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Silk Mill

2.0 star property
Adults-only apartment connected to a railway/underground station, within easy reach of Edinburgh Castle

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When you stay at this apartment, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Murrayfield Stadium. Washers/dryers and free WiFi are offered in all apartments. Public transportation is close by: Haymarket Tram Station is only 13 minutes on foot.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Concierge services

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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162 Dundee St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 1BY

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
  • Slateford Station - 28 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 13 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 22 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Edinburgh Fountain Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chapter One Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Rule - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Athletic Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Silk Mill

When you stay at this apartment, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Murrayfield Stadium. Washers/dryers and free WiFi are offered in all apartments. Public transportation is close by: Haymarket Tram Station is only 13 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 1 apartment
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Virtual front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Communal living room

Location highlights

  • Connected to a railway/underground station
  • In the city centre
  • In the entertainment district

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)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number registration_number
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Silk Mill Apartment
Silk Mill Edinburgh
Silk Mill Apartment Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Silk Mill offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Silk Mill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this apartment?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at this apartment?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at this apartment.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this apartment?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Silk Mill like?

Silk Mill is in Haymarket, a short 15-minute walk from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and 18 minutes' walk from Usher Hall.

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Reviews

Silk Mill Reviews

6.0

Good

6.0

Cleanliness

4.6

Amenities

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Property was new, affordable, 30 minute walk to castle. Only concern was contacting the property before arrival and during stay.
Angela, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very well equipped
Dennis, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet
Ngok Fung, 9-night trip
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6/10 Good

Was Ok. Didn’t sleep much

Was very clean. Went in end of Aug. It was extremely warm in the room. Window only opens an inch, we couldn’t sleep with the window open because the traffic was so loud. Guess it depends what you are used to. We are used to quiet, dark and cool. Girl at the desk made it clear there wouldn’t likely be anyone to help us if we needed anything. That was weird. Check in and out was easy as long as you come during recommended times.
Dawn, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not the greatest neighborhood, not the worst. There is a grocery just up the street. Check-in was easy. The place was bright and comfortable. Floors could have been cleaner. Had a kitchenette with a few cooking dishes, electric kettle, knives, 2 coffee cups, 2 plates, 2 bowls - but no cutlery, cooking utensils, or drinking glasses Decent shower, bed was fine, no real complaints.
3-night trip
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6/10 Good

We asked someone to bring us a saucepan and fryingpan to make food but we never get them! The room has a washing machine, a large refrigerator freeze and a dishwasher but not possibility to cook as a tourist. The service was very bureaucratic. The person who works in the reception was very helpful but could not help us. We had to phone some general office number - it was very confusing.
Iris Marjatta, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

A Roof if That’s What You Need

A horrible stay during the summer. Student housing during the school year, but it looks like they shut off the ventilation and hot water for the summer. TV remote didn't work making the TV inoperable. Bed was uncomfortable and there was no air flow at night. Attendant also told us to not lock the door which made us feel unsafe. Basement door to throw out trash was also locked. We ended our stay early and found other accommodations due to how uncomfortable we were.
6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The room was extremely hot and had almost zero ventilation - only a window that opened maybe an inch. There was no fan provided and all requests for one were ignored. The bathroom was dirty on arrival and the whole room looked poorly kept. The road was extremely noisy yet we needed the window open for the tiny bit of air it provided, so be aware of that. Communication with ‘guest services’ was non existent - only a series of automated messages with generic information. They replied to none of my messages and ignored all requests. The location was good with a bus stop right outside which takes you into the city.
3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Stupidly annoying multiple emails almost threatening with not letting you stay before you check in, clunky online checkin process, dirty room, far too expensive. The only decent bit was the cleaner in reception who does her very best to keep the front tidy. Stop emailing guests multiple times each day, stop asking them to empty their own rubbish from the room, don’t be so expensive and definitely do not email me asking me to leave you a 5 star review.
David, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beware

Booked for amenities: washer/dryer, stove top, microwave & TV. TV did not work. Had to buy and replace batteries in remote. Washer/dryer nearly impossible to access! No instructions provided for opération. Trial and error to operate. Stovetop - no response to buttons. Fortunately found a video. Used stovetop one time in four days. One small pot provided. No fry pan norcooking utensils. Microwave- could not read settings - no illumination or backlighting. Trial and error to find a 30 second button to operate. No satisfactory response from customer care on these inconveniences.
3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It is a poorly managed facility. We moved in with rubbish still inside and the bathroom not properly cleaned. Reporting to the property manager was futile without further action. Getting the key was very inconvenient as you had to go to a lockbox half an hour away. The listed contact phone was not working. All in all, it is not worth the money at all.
Rong, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very disappointed

This property is not a hotel but originally a student dormitory, so I was not expecting excessive services. However, the experience was still very disappointing. To begin with, it was nearly impossible to get in touch with the management staff. The card case for the room key stated that the quickest way to reach them was through the booking site’s message system, and if that failed, to use the provided email address. In reality, all of my messages through the app were ignored, and no reply ever came to my emails. There was also a serious issue with the shower drainage. I ended up spending an hour cleaning out a large amount of hair left from previous guests. I sent five messages requesting assistance, but all went unanswered. Despite this lack of support, I still received repeated automated reminders about checkout procedures. If this were a budget hostel, I would not complain, but considering the price charged, the lack of response and poor maintenance is unacceptable. I cannot recommend this place.
3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

HORRIBLE SERVICE AND PROVIDED AMENITIES. DO NOT STAY HERE IF ITS SHORT TERM. If I could give it a 0 stars, I would. I wish there was a way to get my money back because this was the worst 5 night stay I've had. - No helpdesk, had to email every time. Ran out of toilet paper, no one came with more. - No hand towels, foot mats for bathroom, shampoo, conditioner provided. - Towels provided had a big stain and looked VERY used. I had to call, then wait, then request deeply to even get towels. - There was a moth in the room when we entered and had to kill it. - It was CRAZY warm/humid in the room. We requested for fans repeatedly. No help was ever given. We had to go buy fans. We needed 2 for the small studio, that's how uncomfortable it was. BTW, this was ONLY a 5-night stay. - Super unhelpful reception. They wouldn't even keep our bags for an hour and kept pushing their luggage storage referral link. - The WIFI requires you to create an account for every device and then remember the username god forbid your laptop restarts. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL AND FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE. - No hairdryer I work in travel, have traveled for 3 years (nomadic) and hear it from me - DO NOT BOOK THIS. You are better off at a hostel where the help desk will atleast help you. What if you urgently need wifi? What if you can't call anyone because of a SIM card issue? All the best getting anyone to help you at this place.
Tavishi, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

It was....fine. The building is student housing, and the units are nice officetels.The room was modern, warm, clean. The location of the building isn't in the heart of downtown (30 minutes walk), but a bus ride only takes 10 minutes, and there are at least half a dozen buses within two blocks of the building (or literally in front of it.) Very convenient. And for student housing, it's INCREDIBLY quiet. The students there are heads down studying quietly at all hours of the day. But. There's no front desk to go to for issues. They will not hold your bags before/after check in. If you want early/late arrival, there's a fee. If you are getting in after midnight, there's *another* additional fee. The units come with a *really* posh kitchenette -- but they don't supply you with a single dish/fork/pot, so it's basically useless. My international flight got changed last minute (arriving earlier than expected.). I had to have Hotels.com reach out for me. It took them about 15 minutes to answer, and then they basically told them to call back at 8am. The location didn't respond until after I'd landed and was on my way to say that no one was available to let me in early. I had to kill 3 hours until someone showed up to check me in. I get that they're hiring a student to hand me the keys at a specific time, but travel is unpredictable. Things happen. Plans change. It's not a great system. With the check in issues and no useable kitchen, I'll just get a hotel next time.
8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk to Old town

Hotellissa helppo asioida, ja sijainti loistava. Majoituksen ympäristö rauhallinen, vaikka katu olikin suht vilkas. Mukava vastaanotto saapuessa.
Saila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gutes preisleistungsverhältnis
Beate, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wen, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Thao, 2-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Rosalina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Scott, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jane, 3-night trip