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4/10 Poor
Riaan
13 Sept, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riaan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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City Lights Apartments
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Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Palace of Holyroodhouse, City Lights Apartments has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
4.84.8 out of 10
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
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About this property
City Lights Apartments
- Apartment near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
- Close to Princes Street, City Lights Apartments has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
- You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
Pets
- No pets 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.
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Multilingual staff
- No housekeeping service
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 2 units
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Breakage deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
About the area
Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Usher Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Grassmarket. 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
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5 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5BY
What's nearby
Calton Hill14 min walk - 1.2 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre15 min walk - 1.3 km
Edinburgh Port17 min walk - 1.5 km
Princes Street18 min walk - 1.6 km- Easter Road Stadium13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
- Balfour Street Tram Stop1 min walk
- Edinburgh Waverley Station9 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)38 min drive
Restaurants
- Brass Monkey Leith3 min walk
- Best Kebab House1 min walk
- Origano1 min walk
- Victoria Bar1 min walk
- The Tourmalet5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is City Lights Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at City Lights Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at City Lights Apartments?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is City Lights Apartments located?
Located in Leith, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Leith Links and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and St. Andrew Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
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City Lights Apartments Reviews
Reviews
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4.0
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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4/10 Poor
Andrea
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was directly next to the bus stop which while very convenient, also meant there were unhoused men outside screaming starting at 5am multiple days of our trip. The inside of the apartment was not only damp, but the carpets were literally wet, towels etc would not dry even in front of open windows. The smoke detector beeped incessantly until we finally changed it ourself. Lastly, the dirty bowels in the kitchen cabinets were a lovely touch.
Andrea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay
Jeannine
3 Sept, 2023
Liked: Room comfort, communication
citynahe Lage, klein und ausreichend, Schlafcouch im Livingroom ungenügend - 2cm dünne Matratze, leider war die Küche nicht sauber geputzt, sehr schmutzige Waschmaschine, es fehlte an Kücheninventar (grosse Töpfe), Eingangsbereich sehr eng (in der Beschreibung mit "wheelfriendly" angegeben, Koffer mussten über die Couch in den Livingroom gehoben werden).
Jeannine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023