Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Lisa

Location was amazing! In between two pubs and right on the Royal Mile! Super easy check in and appreciated the luggage storage area.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Pamela

It was a beautiful well equipped apartment and location superb. One very serious flaw and one major annoyance. The bathtub was very very slippery and no handrail. Too slippery to shower. So decided to bathe instead. Tub would not hold water. Whil seated in the tub with hand held shower, I could not reach shampoo and conditioner; fortunately husband helped. Major annoyance - no electrical outlet near any mirror.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Tracy Lynn

Loved this place! Comfortable beds, amazing view from balcony. Right in the middle of everything! Great pubs, restaurants, shops right outside your door.. we would absolutely stay here again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Christopher

Excellent location right in the middle of the Mile. Easy access from Waverly Station. Would stay here again in a minute.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Amy p

We loved being able to gather together in the living room. Plenty of space for us all. Great location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Paula

Incredible location, good layout of apartment with plenty of storage and a wonderful shared space with plenty of tableware.
Good facilities and soundproofing.
En-suite would benefit from a better extractor fan and ceiling mould.
Overall would recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Barbara

Excellent location for all sightseeing and City action.
Stayed in room 1.
Accommodation was clean and well equipped.
Need a socket next to any of the mirrors to plug in a hairdryer
Living room needs a coffee table (causing us to not use the room).
Slight noise could be heard from nearby pubs/eateries but quietened down at around 11pm.
Would stay again for sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Yvonne

This apt was beautifully appointed and right in the middle of all the sights. Many restaurants to choose from and easy walking to a convenience store or grocery for necessary items.
The ability to be able to leave your luggage before and after your stay is a valuable asset.
Would highly recommend this property

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Cynthia

the location was perfect for us, we only had two days to run around Edinbrough and this gave us the perfect location to explore the royal mile and the Edinbrough Castle. We loved the beds and the living room area, plenty of room for all of us

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Marc

Great location and home. Beds could be better but you are paying for being on the royal mile not the comfort.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Robert

Understandably there were no bottles of scotch in the cupboard. But then again, where were we? 😁 However, Some oil for cooking, and topping up the salt and pepper would help. Otherwise, a lovely high tech comfortable place in the heart of everything. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Heather

Location was perfect, easy to get to from Waverly. Apartment was clean and well stocked with everything we needed.
A few cons, the bed in the onsuite room was awful, you could feel every spring in the mattress. It bowed so bad that you felt like you were going to fly out of it everytime you moved.
There were also no plugs in the bathrooms which made it difficult to use the hair dryer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Julie

Amazing place to stay, clean, great location and able to store luggage

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Shannon

Amazing location and the apartment was everything as described. Each room was separated with very heavy automatically closing fire door, so it was very hard for our children to open them or navigate through the apartment themselves. Would stay here again if there was door stops available, or when the children are older.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Todd

Clean, great location, easy check in process, great value.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Anna Hui Choo

Location was amazing, every attraction is within a short few minutes walk. There were pubs, restaurants right below which we did not find noisy. Apartment had a lift, we stayed in apt 13 on the 5th floor with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a balcony with a nice view overlooking the Calton Hill. Checking in was easy with a pin code for the entry gate, lift and apt, felt very safe with CCTV around the common areas. Whole house was fully equipped with heaters, even for the bathroom floors. The 1 thing which was slightly weird was the living room which has a door, door stoppers should be available as the doors do not hold open, but it wasn't really bothering us. Will highly recommend this place if u are visiting edinburgh!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Kimberly

Clean!
Location was amazing!
Fans were much appreciated!
Loved the bath!

I became quite sick after arriving and was able to recoup for several days while my family explored everything, which was close by. Blinds made the bedrooms so dark - while hearing the rain outside … loved that!

Only negatives were:
The master bed was quite small for two tall people.

There was no microwave or condiments, which would have been so handy for the higher price point.

Otherwise, amazing apartment! Highly recommend.

Easiest check-in I’ve ever had - wish they were all like this!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

DAVID

Extremely clean, quiet (aside from street noise), secure -- maybe a wee bit overpriced...

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Toby

Apartment was in a great location. Clean and tidy with everything you need for a stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Gianluigi

Amazing apartment in the heart of the city! Clean, spacious and comfortable. I truly recommend this place.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Scott

Clean and comfortable. The beds are very well worn and at least mattress need upgraded

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Prashanth

Neat and spacious apartments right on the Royal Mile, walkable from several restaurants, shops, and attractions. Having a kitchen with all the necessary appliances and cutlery, and a washer/dryer was a huge benefit! Communication was clear and detailed, and everything was set up in advance to help us have a smooth experience. Luggage storage is available on the first floor. The property is well-secured with several layers of doors with access codes.

One minor nitpick is all rooms within the unit had auto-closing doors, including the living room - this was a little inconvenient when moving around the unit.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Chris

Place was perfect for our family and right in the middle of Edinburgh. Would absolutely recommend and book for a return visit.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Sherrie

Stay

Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Location was excellent. I highly recommend this place

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

P Diane

Great place to stay on the Royal Mile!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Agatha A

Apartment better than photos. Large sectional couch. Well stocked kitchen. Minimal noise from street pubs on street ended by 10pm. Loading zone right in front of apartment and we street parked right there as well the two days we were there. Street parking free from 6:30pm - 8am. Highly recommend without a doubt. Location right in the middle of the Royal Mile.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Faye

Lovely apartment in an excellent location.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Juanita

The apartment itself was fine and we liked the gated aspect. Check in was flawless and efficient. However, the noise level is pretty bad plus there is no air conditioning. When we were there , AC wasn’t needed, but if it’s hot I would not want to stay there. 5th floor, no air -not a good combo

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2025

Clifford

The location is excellent. My only issue is there was no air conditioning. The flat was very warm and uncomfortable. No one in my family slept well as it was very hot, even at night.

Family

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Mark

The postcode and the attached map on the Expedia website is inaccurate and misleading. It shows the property being nearly opposite the Holyrood parliament buildings. It is in fact right in the heart of the Royal Mile. I wanted somewhere a bit quieter to go to at the end of the day. In fact, the apartment was directly above two pubs and opposite a fringe venue.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Ian

Overall a very happy customer.

We attended specifically for the Edinburgh Fringe and the properties location on the Royal Mile was superb for the purpose. The property is lovely and the communications could not have been better.

It is harsh to be negative about the property however, on the basis of being even handed, i would say that particularly light sleepers might have struggled as, despite excellent sound proofing, some noise from the street below was inevitable particularly during the fringe. The bed was comfortable however not the best i have ever slept in. Being picky now!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Eileen M

Perfect location for my family of four to explore Edinburgh

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

James

The location of this property is amazing. Literal steps from the Royal Mile and a fantastic pub right next door. Rooms worked well and were clean, and the kitchen provided essentials for anything you’d need. Definitely recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Kathy

This was a great convenient spot. Comfortable and easy to communicate with while we were there. I would suggest grab bars in tub/shower for safety as it is a deep step in and out of shower.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

David

Great self contained unit. Large common areas modern amenities. Everything worked. Great staff and communication. A very pleasant stay great location. Good value.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

J d

Great stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2025

Sarah

Loved the location. The parking was a bit far away. Thought it was a bit claustrophobic because the doors were all set to close automatically

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Jin Hong

Good

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Chad

Excellent location and property. I would definitely stay here again in the future.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2025

Thomas

It is convenient being on the Royal Mile (High Street). When we first arrived, the apartment smelled. I called, fortunately before 5 PM when they close and they sent over a maintenance person. The smell was associated with a shower drain. After airing out the place and running the shower for a few minutes, it was fine. Maybe, the staff could just inspect the apartment periodically or just before guests come?

Everything was pretty new and in good condition. The kitchen appliances may be standard for Europeans, but not for us from the States. Maybe some basic instructions for the dishwasher, oven, and cooktop?

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Elaina

The most comfortable sisters weekend

Very enjoyable and comfortable stay at Destiny Scotland. The apartment was ideal for our stay. It woll definitely be a recommendation

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Jill

Great location. A funny apartment where every room has a heavy fire door that you can’t leave open. Bedroom, living room, kitchen. But brilliantly located on the Royal Mile and yet quite a quiet and very comfortable, spotlessly clean apartment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Brian

I highly recommend Destiny Scotland.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Paul

Amazing location and accessibility.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Betsy

Spacious and clean with exceptional view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Robert

Great location right on the Royal Mile. It was very clean with all the amenities we needed. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 May 2025

Simone

Not Safe or Reliable Accommodation. Rude Staff!

I would not recommend for 3 reasons:

1. SAFETY. There is a loud bar located on the 1st floor. There was a large fight that came onto the sidewalk with physical fighting & yelling leading to a gentleman being beaten & profuse bleeding . It was quite scary.

2. VERY LOUD. The rooms facing the royal mile are loud due to the pubs open late.

The other rooms are in front of loud air vents and go on and off all day and night (see photos). The pigeons were VERY loud starting at 5am.

3. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. It is the worst I’ve experienced in my life. They sent me my room 3 days in advance indicating I was in room 11 along with our entry code. When I arrived I was not able to get in & the pin did not work.

Their office closes at 5pm so if you arrive after 5pm you are out of luck for assistance.

I tried calling their emergency line around 630pm since their office closes at 5pm. No one answered the emergency line!

I had my family of five panicking because we could not get into our room & had no where to go. After calling a number times over a period of time I was finally told my room changed to room 8.

They attempted to lie by saying that I have been booked in room 8 since January. Once I produced my email showing confirmation for room 11 three days before my check in they changed the story to say it was due to maintenance issue.

Their reservation manager was rude & unprofessional. I was very surprised at this behaviour.

This place ruined my family’s holiday.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Daniel Jose

Location is 100% worth it! Amazing stay.

This was honestly one of the best bookings we have made on our trip. Location was excellent and lots of room inside. Kitchen was large and an elevator helped with all of our luggage we had to carry. Would 100% recommend you book if you are going to hit up all the sites in Edinburgh and want to have lots of pubs and restaurants close by.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Alison

Right in the heart of Edinburgh!

Heaps of room, lovely set up, so close to everything which was fantastic! Would stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2025

John

Bathroom was damp. Wouldn't stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Laura

Comfortable Stay in a Great Location

Wonderful location right off the Royal Mile. Our apartment was modern, clean, comfortable and quiet, even though we were in a busy area and there was construction going on towards the back of the building. More than enough space for our family to stretch out and relax after long days of touring the city! Linens provided were ample and clean, bath products were available in the bathrooms and the kitchen was well equipped. We would absolutely book again!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Arlyn

The only reason I gave 4 starts instead of 5 was there was strange smell in the hallway. Otherwise a nice place and right in the heart of Edinburgh.

P.S. I think I lost my white Calia hoodie there. If you found it would you be able to return it?

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Mark

Outstanding location, well designed space with luxury finishes and amenities. Fantastic!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Sandra

Really enjoyed our stay! The location is awesome, within walking distance of all tourist attraction and lots of dining options near by. The apartment was perfect with lots of room, good view and extremely comfortable!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Melanie

Excellently positioned property, clean, spacious and comfortable! Central to all the attractions, we were very happy with our stay here.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Ronald

Very nice property in the heart of the royal mile. We really enjoyed our short stay there! Only challenge was parking - we chose the train station as it was just a short walk, but a little pricey.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2024

ELLEN

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Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Kathleen

This place was right on the royal mile, so was close to everything

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Alison

Great apartment in a fantastic location

Spotlessly clean apartment in a great location. Would recommend to anyone

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Susan

Excellent place to stay. Excellent location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Jason

Perfect place in a perfect location

Amazing! All of it!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Krista

This property is absolutely gorgeous and the location cannot be beat. You will not find a better property than this one when visiting Edinburgh.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Brian

Great apartment for family of 5 - plenty of room - well equipped kitchen and right in the heart of Edinburgh so easy to walk to most sites.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Michael

Loved the location and size of the property. Only recommendation would be to add a separate dryer. The combo didn’t dry and hanging them to dry is not ideal when you’re vacationing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Susan

This property was wonderful. Directly on the Royal Mile. Large living area, well maintained, comfortable beds and amenities. Was a little difficult to locate. The gate to the property is in Bishops Close. The closest parking garage was about a 10 minute walk, so drop off luggage first! We used St. James Quarter garage.

This was close to all sightseeing. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Candice

It is right in the middle of all the action so if you want quiet, it may be a bit loud for some. We loved it.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Trevor

Great property

The flat was spotless, well appointed with great central location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2024

Anita

This property was in the heart of Edinburgh. It was very clean and safe. Very large unit with large rooms and lots of storage .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Claire

Great location

Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable apartment.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2023

Ciaran

Great apartment and great location

Great space in a great location. Was ideal for what we wanted. Would highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2023

Vadarius

Great

Not too bad..

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Stylish, comfortable and grat location

Stylish and confortable apartment. Excellent location. Had a serious problem with shower drain, though.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Timothy

Very nice stay

Our destiny 2 bedroom unit was clean, roomy, and in a great location. Building was very secure and well equipped

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Krista

Great location and comfortable beds. Clean with everything needed for our stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Debra

Spotless apartment with view. Great for 2 couples since 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Didn’t like how all the doors close automatically. Would like to leave open for better airflow through apartment.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Melody L

Great location! I highly recommend this property!!!

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2023

Beverly

Really like the location and the inside was nice but didn’t care for all the doors and they wouldn’t stay open.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Christine

The location was spot on! Very walkable! The unit was clean and had everything you need for your stay. The bedroom doors are somewhat heavy. Would have been nice if door jams were available to keep the doors open. Standing size fan in the living area would have been nice. Move the air around. The tenants above and below were noisy. I would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2023

John

Nice but where is it?

Check in:
Puzzling and incorrect code provided. The location was difficult to find. We were expecting a hotel-like building front. The entrance is a single security gate with code. Then down an alley (aka close) to an elevator. We tried the access code given in the email and text. It didn't work. We arrived after the 5p office closing due to traveling. They only have landlines so WhatsApp did not work. Called the emergency after hour # from the Radisson hotel across the street. The person told me the access code was off by 1 digit from what they sent us. Finally got in after an hour of headache.

The place: Excellent location right on the Royal Mile. Very nice, clean, spacious and had all the basic amenities needed. It was surprisingly quiet with windows closed. There is no A/C but do have fans. Felt very secure considering location. Access code needed for entry gate, elevator and apartment. Do note, the access code does expire at check-out time. Be sure to be out or you will need to walk down stairs with belongings.

Note: no parkiing provided but Radisson across the street does have 24 hour parking for £30. One does not need to stay there.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Linda

The security for the apartment was excellent and location was central for everything.
Comfortable modern apartment with everything you need for dinning in or out.
We will definitely return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Nikki-Jo

Beautiful apartment, well equipped and superb location!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Madelyn

Great location and there was an elevator.
Luggage storage was available but not lockable.
Unit included a washer/dryer but no instructions for an American. That would have been very helpful.
Kitchen had coffee supplies and was a full kitchen. Bathrooms were spacious and the unit was very clean. We had a wonderful visit and the location was perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Laura

This is a top shelf apartment in the most wonderful location.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2023

Katya

Amazing all modern, beautifully decorated apt with everything you’d need. Elevator is in the building as well.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

06 Apr 2023

Carol

We never got to check in because after a day of delays by the time we got to Edinburgh it was 9:00 p.m. The directions got us nowhere. A waiter from a local restaurant helped us find the building. We buzzed the ringer and kept telling the person who answered our name and he asked for our phone number to call us back. We ended going to another hotel because we were exhausted, frustrated and angry!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2023

Denise

The apartment had a place for luggage storage if you got there before check in time. The unit had a full size kitchen and washer dryer. This helped our trip so that we could pack less. It was convenient to walk to restaurants, stores, and attractions. Bring good walking shoes

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2022

Tze Meng

Excellent Location

This hotel is the perfect location for tourists who wish to explore Edinburgh’s old town & Royal Mile. There are many nice restaurants in the vicinity of this hotel. However, many of the popular restaurants need prior reservation and do not allow kids after 8pm. Nevertheless, Edinburgh is really nice & friendly place. We all love this place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2022

Peter

Superb

A well appointed flat in a great location. Lots going on in the immediate area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2022

Carolyne

Lovely place to stay for a city break. Parking not ideal as not close by.
Noisy most of the time because of the location - especially late night/ early morning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2022

Ho Yin Andrew

Clean convenient good communication

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2022

Vanessa

You cannot beat this location. Modern and clean. Excellent communication with management. We were very comfortable with the full kitchen and we especially appreciated the code entry system to get into the building and also into the apartment. I highly recommend this property is staying for a few days or even longer periods of time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2022

Laura

Amazing location and space!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

Mary

Lovely property, fantastic location, but tradeoff is noise. The owner of this property thought of everything and provided all that you need in tip top condition. Situated on the Royal Mile in walking distance of Holyrood Palace and much more, with restaurants, pubs and coffee shops galore, the property had keyless entrance and felt very secure. T he only drawback was construction noise and loud partying, both from adjoining properties.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2022

Roseann

This property is in the heart of Edinburgh. It is everything that it says it is! It is clean with 2 nice modern bathrooms. The space is beautifully decorated. There is a place to store luggage before and after check in time. I you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs. We visited during Fringe Festival and there is a lot of street activity until the wee hours of the morning. I also need to learn how to work a european washer/dryer!! I could not get our clothes to dry and had to travel with wet laundry.

Great place!! Would highly recommend and would stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

Ellen

Very convenient, nice property! We really enjoyed having a modern kitchen and family room!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2022

Danielle

It was beautiful, clean and in an excellent location!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2022

Julie

The apartment was a great place to stay during our holiday. I think most of the cleaning concentrated on the high-visibility areas; if you looked closer, there was dirt, especially on the bathroom floors and shower stall walls.

There could be better communication about accessing Bishop's Close and a specific apartment number. The email we received only had the floor, so we literally had to try all the doors the day we arrived.

For non-UK clients, the washing machine was a challenge, and the owners should stipulate that the \"dryer\" doesn't really dry the clothes, and you should just cut to the chase and use the drying rack.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2022

puneet

Very well kept property and perfect location!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

The flat is comfortable and well appointed. Overall the stay was comfortable. The only issue is that the garbage trucks are very noisy and stop right outside the window as early as 530am or 6am. The windows need to have much better soundproofing.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2022

Dean

Very noisy at night…unfortunately there is no a/c so the rooms tend to get very hot…I doubt that I would stay here in the summer…

Leisure Family