Destiny Scotland Charlotte Square Apartments - Edinburgh

4-star city-centre apartments with castle views

Location and access

Destiny Scotland Charlotte Square Apartments in Edinburgh place guests within a 3-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle. The Royal Mile is 14 minutes away on foot, and Edinburgh Waverley station is a 14-minute walk from the property. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is less than 1 km away, and the National Museum of Scotland is reachable in 17 minutes.

Apartments and rooms

Charlotte Square Apartments has classic studios plus one- and two-bedroom apartments, some with direct castle views from upper floors. Each unit includes a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a combined washer-dryer. The superior studio apartment with castle view is on the corner of Princes Street and Charlotte Square.

Amenities and services

The property offers free WiFi throughout and an electric vehicle charging station for guests arriving by car. Security is provided 24 hours via CCTV in common areas plus smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Guests also have access to heating, non-smoking rooms, and an invoice service for business stays.

Guest experience

Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surrounding area for guests who want outdoor activities. The apartments have earned high ratings for location and cleanliness, with Edinburgh Castle visible from some rooms. Staff provide a luggage service from the nearby Destiny Scotland office on Thistle Street.

Nearby conveniences

Princes Street Gardens is directly across the street, and the West End tram stop connects to the airport in about 30 minutes. Local restaurants and shops are within 5 minutes on foot, including Rose Street and its dining options. The apartments sit above a KFC on the corner, with a Tesco Express a short walk away for groceries.

• Location: 3-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
• Rooms: Castle view studios and 1-2 bedroom apartments
• Amenities: Electric vehicle charging station
• Security: 24-hour CCTV and coded entry
• Nearby: Princes Street Gardens and tram stop

Licence number: C,EH-69931-R