Sonder Royal Garden, near Edinburgh Castle, offers a prime location for easy city exploration. Helpful staff provide luggage storage and concierge services, while public areas offer WiFi for planning the next day's adventures.
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Royal Garden Apartments New Town is near a train station. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
2 Queen Street, York Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH21HY
What's nearby
St. Andrew Square
1 min walk - 0.1 km
George Street
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street Gardens
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop
4 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station
9 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
36 min drive
Restaurants
The Dome
3 min walk
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie
3 min walk
Amarone
2 min walk
The Ivy on the Square Edinburgh
3 min walk
The Georgian Tea Room
3 min walk
About this property
Royal Garden Apartments New Town
Aparthotel near St. Andrew Square
A short walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile, Royal Garden Apartments New Town provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this aparthotel include:
An elevator, luggage storage, and concierge services
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
41 units
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Garden Apartments New Town pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Garden Apartments New Town on Jun 28, 2026 start from ₩322,656, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Royal Garden Apartments New Town located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this aparthotel is steps from St. Andrew Square and George Street. Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Royal Garden Apartments New Town Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Beautiful room, well maintained. There was a kitchenette , refrigerator, washer/dryer unit, dishwasher, tv. (Cannot speak to kitchen appliances as we didn't use them, but washer/dryer was easy to use).
Bathroom was clean and equipped but tub was very high so was careful getting in and out.
Easy mobile check in/out. Mobile key was easy too. 25 minute ride to airport was not bad at all.
There was also luggage storage in lobby if you needed it.
I did wish there was a vending machine with drinks/snacks, but otherwise our stay was perfect!
Brittany
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Donna
Jun 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
To be clear it’s an Apartment hotel with no parking, nor any amenities, no assistance to be reached after 6pm daily.
Location is good.
Room noise facing Queen street is considerable so much so that earplugs are placed in the kitchen for renters.
6 floor had flooring so squeaky everywhere in the apt that one cannot help disturbing others when walking around in the apartment. Have never experienced anything like it.
Nice that the 2 bedrooms have 2 separate bathrooms. Rooms are comfortable. Windows open for fresh air.
Donna
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Esha
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff were lovely and the room was amazing. Definitely would stay here again if I come back!
Great stay overall. The check in receptionist was excellent, very friendly and helpful throughout our visit. She assisted with the multiple bags and golf travel bags that I had, as well as provided good recommendations. The location is ideal, just a 3-minute walk to the tram and only a few minutes to central Princes Street. We could never get the digital key to activate on our phones so had to use the keypad code, however it wasn't a big issue but something to be aware of. We had an issue with a toilet valve being stuck so the toilet flushing all night however a plumber did come to fix it the following day. The flat itself was very spacious, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet. Prices did increase significantly on Friday, but despite that, I would still stay here again and would recommend it.
We liked our place. The double bed was quite small, and the combination laundry with wash/dry was ok but very small and not that efficient. It was nice having a kitchen and a clean space to stay. Decent location in new town near the gardens. The staff were very nice and check in and luggage hold worked out perfectly.
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Rebecca
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very conveniently situated, wonderful views from my garden-side apartment and quiet at night time. Very relaxing and cosy vibe. Well kitted out kitchen. Would recommend!
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great apartment, clean, cosy, extremely well located and quiet, comfy bed and good little kitchen. Nice staff
David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kayleigh
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay. Beautiful accommodation, everything we needed and close to all amenities.
Kayleigh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent spacious apartment in the heart of Edinburgh. Very clean, great amenities will definitely return again. Only thing that let it down was no WiFi, but wasn’t in the apartment enough to be a worry for us.
Claire
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Suite was very clean and staff extremely helpful. Kitchen didn't have the microwave listed which meant we couldn't heat the meals we'd brought. Found it hard finding our room as couldn't see signage including our room number. (Relied on other guests to point us in right direction.)
Shona
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ross
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Staff were very Friendly and Helpful.
Room was very clean with loads of amenities.
Although we had the windowless apartment it was very spacious and didn’t feel that the lack of window was an issue.
Ross
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Callum
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean and well equipped. Property was well located within walking distance to the city centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay!
Near downtown and accessible to really great food spots
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Katy
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location. Spacious apartment. Well equipped.
Katy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tue Odd
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay
Perfect location and facilities, recommended.
Tue Odd
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
All amenities for a pleasant stay were supplied (except I couldn’t find a hairdryer!). The apartment was clean, bright and welcoming. The views were excellent!
Great location as base for exploring city and easy to get from airport on tram to St Andrew’s Sq
Lots of local places to eat and drink Portrait gallery across road has great cafe as do the other galleries/museum across Edinburgh
Sue
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janice
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication