Old Town Aparthotel, Holyrood

Aparthotel at 1 Nether Bakehouse in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Overview

Holyrood Aparthotel sits just off the Royal Mile in the Old Town, at 1 Nether Bakehouse, a short walk from Edinburgh's main rail hub. The property mixes apartment living with hotel services: a 24-hour front desk, an on-site gym, and self-catering accommodation ranging from standard double and twin rooms to two-bedroom apartments that sleep up to four adults. Maid service is available on request, and there is a tour desk and business centre on site.

The apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, including washer/dryers, plus free tea, coffee and milk. Lounges have a large-screen LCD TV, stereo and DVD player, and bathrooms are Italian tiled. Breakfast hampers can be booked for an extra charge, filled with continental items such as bread, jams, cereals, oatcakes, cheese and Scottish shortbread. Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are reachable on foot in about five minutes, and restaurants and bars sit within the same range.

Key Facts

Facilities

• 24-hour front desk
• Fitness
• Free Wifi
• Safe
• Non-smoking rooms
• Tour desk
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Breakfast in the room
• Business center
• Good Breakfast

Room Types

Who It Suits

The two-bedroom apartments suit families or small groups who want kitchens and laundry rather than a plain hotel room, while the standard double and twin rooms work for couples or friends on a shorter city break. The gym and business centre appeal to travellers combining work with a stay. Long-stay guests benefit from maid service on request and self-catering facilities. Solo backpackers hunting a dorm bed will not find one here, and anyone bringing a pet will need to look elsewhere, since animals are not permitted.

House Rules

• Pets are not allowed.
• Smoking is not allowed.
• When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Location

1 Nether Bakehouse, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8PE.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 11 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

• Restaurants and bars are within a 5-minute walk and Waverley Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

What To Know Before Booking

• Check-In Window. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Late arrivals should confirm arrangements with the property.
• Age At Check-In. The minimum age for check-in is 18. Anyone booking for younger travellers will need to arrange this in advance.
• Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026. Budget for it when comparing rates.
• Pets And Smoking. Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking. Guests with animals or who smoke will need a different stay.
• Group Bookings. When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply. Check the booking page before reserving for a large group.
• Getting There. The property gives an estimate of about 11 minutes on foot to Waverley Station, based on a straight-line measure, and the listing also describes the station as 10 minutes' walk away. Actual walking time depends on your route.

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