Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, this apartment is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sugarhouse Close
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free apartment building has a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi in public areas. The apartment features free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus an electric kettle and a shower. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hair dryers can be requested.
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Weekly housekeeping
Location highlights
Near a train station
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Property is also known as
Sugarhouse Apartment Edinburgh
Sugarhouse Edinburgh
Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile Edinburgh, Scotland
Sugarhouse Close Apartment
Sugarhouse Close Edinburgh
Sugarhouse Close Apartment Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Is Sugarhouse Close pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Sugarhouse Close?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Sugarhouse Close?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Sugarhouse Close located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park, Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Royal Mile. Princes Street and National Museum of Scotland are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes.
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Reviews
Sugarhouse Close Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 145 reviews
10 - Excellent
51
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 145 reviews
8 - Good
56
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 145 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 145 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sarah-Jane
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Communication
Location and price was fantastic. Definitely could have been cleaner.
Sarah-Jane
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lexi
Aug 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay! Very close to Old town and Arthur’s seat! The staff were all very friendly. Overall a great stay!
Lexi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Yihong
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The flat layout is good, very convenient to grocery, dining places, safe.
Yihong
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Daniel
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Good enough
They are student digs, so naturally there's not much room, but there's enough for what you need. There are enough facilities on site, and it's central enough to be perfect for Fringe.
Hot water went out on Saturday morning and it took until Tuesday to get fixed - but fixed it was. Plenty good enough for udget accommdation.
Daniel
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Douglas
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Communication
The staff is very good, no complaints there. The rooms are designed for student housing so the beds are small, uncomfortable, the chairs are uncomfortable, the window is terrible as a result the rooms get stuffy and hot. (Probably not a concern most of the year) But it is student housing at a cheap cost so what does one expect really. The location is great.
Douglas
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay near the Royal Mile!
Derek
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aidan
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a decent place to stay at a competitive rate, for the time of year (August).
Aidan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Piotr
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place!
Piotr
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fab place to stay for the Fringe . Great location. Very clean.
Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good base camp for fringe festival.
Centrally located - quite basic given it is student accommodation, but suitable for a short stay.
Steven
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic friendly, helpful service from everyone at the front desk. If I needed anything they were there to help with a smile. Housekeepers kept everything spotless clean. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Kenneth
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Colin
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Decent
Decent option during busy Fringe Festival and AC/DC playing also.
Colin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Paul
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were very helpful and friendly, the student apartments are very basic but functional. No bells and whistles just somewhere to put your head down for the night nothing more nothing less.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Clifford
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Communication
Accommodation was a little on the small side and quite expensive. However, it was the last weekend of the Fringe and well positioned
Clifford
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam
Aug 31, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cheap stay and well organized. Nice staff
Adam
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Iris
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bed too small very uncomfortable for two people and not AC. It is perfect for one person.
Iris
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joselita
Aug 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Having access to the kitchen is a bonus!
Joselita
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Megan
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The summer staff did their best to get the room as clean as possible but the room showed the signs of being a dorm room for most of the year.
Megan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
John
Aug 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Very good location and great staff. The room (2 rm apartment) was well equipped, very reasonably priced and functional. Mattress could do with a replacement in one of the rooms. Great for visiting the Fringe or Tattoo
John
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Fionnuala
Aug 10, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was of adequate size but for 2 people the beds where too small I’d say more of a queen size than double. Was the cheapest accommodation we could find during the fringe and in a good location for many of the acts.
Fionnuala
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Todd
Aug 16, 2025
Kiln housing.
We didn’t have a top sheet or blanket when we arrived. The space was fine, a bit spartan but enough equipment for two. Closer to many of the events at the festival. Could use a bit of art on the walls. Drainage in the shower was poor. Courtyard was a bit noisy especially on a weekend night, if you know why fat I mean.
Staff was great, friendly and helpful. I’d go there again but I’m not sure my partner would.
Todd
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Horatiu Stefan
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a university property, used during the summer as a hotel. The bed was great, the shower very good, and it is right next to the Royal Mile (an exit of the property is on the Royal Mile street). The only negative comment is there is no TV/fridge/coffee maker (all related to its normal function). The hot water stopped working at some point for a couple of days, and being a Festival weekend, it was hard to find someone to fix it; but the staff gave us *also* access to another room (in an older building, so it was not occupied) that had a working shower, which turned out to be very good solution.
Horatiu Stefan
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Raimo
Jul 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort
Awful hot room
Rooma was very warm all the time. Weather was not responsible because temperature outside was about 20 C. Reception said that same in other rooms too.
Raimo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was nice to have a little kitchen area so that I could refigerate and prepare food if necessary. The only thing that was a little disconcerting was that you can't get OUT without pushing buttons or using the key card. My key card never worked on the card reader getting into the lobby, so if someone hadn't been in the lobby, I couldn't have gotten out. It made me feel a bit trapped. But everyone was very nice and helpful. Easy walk to the Royal Mile.
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
L
Aug 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Everything was fine apart from one thing.
All the doors bang very loudly unless you keep hold of them and allow them to close softly.
Unfortunately people didn't do this, meaning you'd be woken up either late at night or extremely early.
The accommodation needs to invest in some soft-close door closers.