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Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

3.5 star property
City centre apartment within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Flat-screen TV
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Staircase
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
    Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 11 smoke-free apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Classic Studio

Classic Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio 1B

Studio 1B

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
9 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AU

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 23 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

When you stay at Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. Apartments feature kitchens and flat-screen TVs. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is steps away and Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests are recommended to download the property's Destiny Scotland mobile app before check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Off-site parking for GBP 20 per night; booking required

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 rooms

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20 per night (4265 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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Destiny Scotland St. Andrew Square Apartments
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Destiny Scotland St. Andrew Square Apartments Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Does Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Does Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a coffee maker, cookware and a fridge.
What's the area around Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments like?
Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Smells like McDonald’s chips !
The apartment was advertised as being on St Andrews square. This was not quite the case. It turned out we walked from there towards Princes street, and the door of the apartments was right next to a McDonald’s. Not quite the location we thought! However, extremely central! When we entered the apartment building the hall area was functional, but not particularly welcoming. Upon opening the door to the apartment the smell of greasy chips was overwhelming. We worked out the extractor fan of either the McDonald’s or the KFC was outside our window. It was quite frankly disgusting! The room was styled nicely and the bathroom was luxurious, but nothing could distract us from the smell which came in wafts. For this reason I would not stay there again. Our clothes and hair smelled of this smell the whole of the next day!
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edinburgh trip
Easy access to property clean and modern and a well equipped kitchen with tea and coffee Shower room top notch with nice raindrop shower and nice toiletries
William, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Apartment was easy to access. Clean, modern with tv, fridge and washer drier. Altogether excellent stay.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The overall stay was good. As we arrived after 5, i couldn’t locate the hair dryer in my room and the heated towel rack was not working, I contacted the property by WhatsApp as instructed from the property’s email. There was no response from the property until I checked out. We rented the apartment with 2 rooms, there should be one hair dryer in each room but only one was found. Since there are more baby boomers visitors, I recommend hand grip should be installed inside the shower unit. The location is good and convenient.
Audrey, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Perfectly situated apartment with very comfortable accommodations. The train and tram are within 1 block walking distance. The apt has a washer and dryer!!! Just be ready to walk 23 stairs up with your luggage to the first floor lift.
Train drop off area.
Tram pick up one block up.
Beautiful historic neighborhood near the Castle and 4 block walk from the apt.
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Be aware that if you book this hotel via Hotels,com or Expedia the hotel will email you around 18hrs before your check in to advise that you must telephone the office & provide credit card details for the security deposit. This is okay if you’re in the UK but might be an issue if you are on a long distance flight. You cannot access the apartment without first providing your details. There is no reception at the property, so be aware that you might find yourself stranded. The apartment itself is well appointed & comfortable. The lift is on the first floor which might be an issue for you if you have limited mobility (or heavy luggage). Location is excellent for walking everywhere & very close to train station.
Sharyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Nimesh, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Liked it very much. Central location. Was very happy with everything
Smith, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay here. Awesome location.
Paul, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice, but outside factors make it a miserable stay
Newly renovated fully stocked apartment very close to train. Room itself is nice and comfortable. However, comfort also includes overall environment. Outside window is an alley full of unsightly dumpsters, seems to be a glass recycling center. At 5am, work trucks with their beeping alarms begin arriving, loading and dumping the glass bottles. It’s extremely loud and impossible to sleep through. Additionally there’s a solar bright light on an adjacent building pointed right to the apartment window. At 2am the room was as bright as daylight. Between the two, it was near impossible to get any sleep. While these are factors outside control of the company, they can take actions to mitigate these issues as again, comfort includes all factors and not being able to sleep is a key element of comfort.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful, pristine apartment. Would have liked to have been able to use the lift. Long climb up to the apartment. If use of the lift would be made available for guests, this place could be said to be perfect.
Cherlyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great for getting around. Close to train station , buses etc
Jean, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice, convenient to trains, but very in morning
Nice accommodation very convenient to the train station. Room is spacious with fully stocked kitchen. Check in is easy with coded entry to main door and room. Marked down the rating from 5-star because the rooms looks out to a dirty back alley that is the location for a lot of unsightly dumpsters. Not only that, we were awoken at 0530 by a constant stream of very loud trucks dumping glass into these large bins. Even with the windows closed it was annoying when we’re trying to sleep. Other rooms that don’t face this alley are likely much better.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The apartment was great! Very clean inside and had everything we needed. It was a perfect location near the train station and between the old and new city. The main entrance could use a little improvement as it was not like the pic I saw when booking the apartment. Other than that all was fantastic!
cathy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Destiny is loud
The Destiny Apartments were clean and well kept. The location made for very easy access to pretty much wherever you want to go in Edinburgh with access to the tram within a 3 minute walk. Multiple historic and monuments, museums, and other amazing locations are also within a short walk. That said, the apartments can get hot in the summer months as there is no air conditioning (only heating) and the windows only open about 2 inches, making airflow through the apartment minimal. It is also immediately off a busy street and near several bars and nightlife, which are all active until well into the night, so if you’re looking for a quiet place - this is not it.
Jeramy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, shame about the aromas
Comfortable, clean and a great location. The only negative was the room smelled of KFC and McDonald's with both outlets located downstairs.
Andrew White, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mandy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Location
Lovely apartment in a perfect location for walking around Edinburgh. A busy area so quite noisy outside but otherwise a nice stay.
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was wonderful and the apartment was immaculate. Walking distance to all of the attractions we wanted to see.
Carrie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and apartment was just as described! Highly recommend!
Jacqlyn, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The reason I didn't rate it as a 5 was that we were told there was a lift there. When we got there we had to climb 2 flights of stairs before the lift started. At 70 years old, we purposely picked a place with a lift. This was very deceiving and caused a lot of trouble.
Cindy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay
Jen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a nice place to stay with easy access to the train station and many of the main attractions.
Craig, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review