Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this apartment is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Close to University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket, Sugarhouse Close provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A billiards/pool table, ping pong and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, games and smoke-free property
A lift
Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Sugarhouse Close have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Smoke-free property
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Frequently asked questions
Is Sugarhouse Close pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Sugarhouse Close?
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?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Sugarhouse Close located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
Sugarhouse Close Reviews
8.2
Very good
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I am 54 years old so I look for functionality more than perks. This is great value. Across from Arthur’s Seat. About a ten minute walk from Royal Mile. Clean room. Laundry. Full kitchen. I would stay again no questions asked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Lexi
13 Aug 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Yihong
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The flat layout is good, very convenient to grocery, dining places, safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good
Sarah-Jane
26 July 2025
Liked: Communication
Location and price was fantastic. Definitely could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good
Daniel
30 Aug 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.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay
Douglas
18 Aug 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.
Good clean room a bit small, but overall great for a short stay. Kitchen had everything we needed to prepare breakfast. Would definitely recommend if you wanna stay on budget. And location is walking distance from downtown main attractions.
Traveled with my son for three days. Clean, comfortable room. Nice and quiet. Royal Mile was 10 minute walk, waverly train station was 10-15 minute walk. Plenty of restaurants to choose. Highly recommend this place.
The studio was extremely clean and in perfect location. Very easy to access the rest of the city and get around. The kitchen was well equipped and clean. Unfortunately, one of the staff members gave us quite a bit of false information regarding our stay but besides that they were helpful. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Loved staying here, in the heart of Edinburgh, next to the Royal Mile. The staff were there to greet and instruct us upon arrival, but they were quite busy at checkout. The room was basic but perfect for our needs (two separate rooms and beds, and a kitchen area) at the price offered. Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Derek
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay near the Royal Mile!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay
RICHARD
24 July 2026
Liked: Check-in
A god location but a very noisy room just above Tesco Express which had a delivery every morning at 6am
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Piotr
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great central location and a great base to get around/explore Edinburgh.Fantastic staff at the front desk - extremely helpful. Even the cleaners were helpful and accommodating!
This was let down by the physical building - as student accommodation the doors are fitted with closers, so they keep slamming. The building is getting on in age and I guess you get what you paid for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Aidan
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a decent place to stay at a competitive rate, for the time of year (August).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kelly
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fab place to stay for the Fringe . Great location. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Steven
25 Aug 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Adam
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cheap stay and well organized. Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
17 Aug 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!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good
Colin
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Decent
Decent option during busy Fringe Festival and AC/DC playing also.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joselita
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Having access to the kitchen is a bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good
Paul
3 Aug 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.