Everything is just around the corner.

Edinburgh's self-catering Castle Apartment is in the centre the Old Town of Scotland's capital. The holiday flat is in a traditional Victorian tenement. There is a magnificent view of Edinburgh Castle from the living room window.

It's a great home base for independent travel on a Scottish vacation. The warm and comfortable interior has been completely modernized- free WI-FI, DVDs, Freeview and there is full central heating and a well equipped kitchen.

Castle Apartment is in Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket. This large open square was the scene of public hangings, the Porteous Riots and the haunt of the notorious body snatchers, Burke and Hare. There is a wonderful selection of specialist shops, pubs and restaurants on your doorstep and it is only a three-minute walk to the Edinburgh Royal Mile. During the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe this lively area overflows with street performers, musicians and special events. The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle and leads down to the Royal Palace of Holyrood  and the stunning new Scottish Parliament building. A large peaceful park, the Meadows, is only a few minutes walk away from Castle Apartment.

Less than ten minutes walk away are four cinemas including the Cameo and the Filmhouse plus four theatres including the Traverse Theatre and the Royal Lyceum Theatre.

There are parking bays in the centre of the Grassmarket and a large multi-storey car park is only 150m away at King Stable's Road.