Stay at Roomzzz Edinburgh: Ideal Aparthotel for Every Traveler
Roomzzz Edinburgh is a 74-apartment aparthotel above the St James Quarter, four minutes’ walk from Waverley Station. Every apartment has its own kitchenette, so it suits weekend breaks, Fringe fortnights and longer work stays equally well.
Why stay at Roomzzz in Edinburgh
Roomzzz describes this as its first Scottish location, and the position is the main draw. You are in the St James Quarter shopping and dining complex, with Waverley Station, the Playhouse and the Royal Mile all within a short walk. Arthur’s Seat is about 28 minutes away on foot.
The apartments are open-plan studios with a kitchenette, a work desk, a king-size bed and a heated-floor bathroom. If you want to cook breakfast, keep milk in the fridge or work from your room, that beats a standard hotel room at a similar price.
Apartment types
There are seven room types. All sleep two except the Family Grande Studio, which sleeps four.
Neo Studio
Sleeps 2 · The compact, best-value option
A bright small studio with a king-size bed, workspace and dining spot, heated bathroom floor, power shower, and a compact kitchenette with a dishwasher. Free fast wifi.
Smart Studio
Sleeps 2 · About 26 m²
Open-plan with a fully fitted kitchenette, work desk and a rainfall-shower ensuite. Book it as a standard Smart Studio, Smart Studio with View, or Smart Studio with Balcony.
Grande Studio
Sleeps 2 · About 31 m²
More floor space, with a sofa, dining table and workspace. Also available with a balcony or a view.
Vantage Studio with Balcony and View
Sleeps 2 · The skyline room
Panoramic views towards Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill and the National Monument. Adds a Nespresso machine to the usual kitchenette and king-size bed.
Family Grande Studio
Sleeps 4 · Best for families
An extra-large studio with a double sofa bed. It sleeps up to two children free of charge, or one adult at £10 per night.
Bonnie Suite
Sleeps 2 · Penthouse one-bedroom
The top room in the building: separate bedroom and living room, kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, a bath, Nespresso machine and Dyson hair dryer. Complimentary drinks and snacks wait on arrival.
Accessibility Enhanced Studio
Sleeps 2 · Larger open-plan layout
A large studio with a kitchenette, dining table, seating area and workspace. If you need specific access features, confirm them with the hotel before booking: edinburgh@roomzzz.com or +44 131 516 3040.
What’s included
-Fully fitted kitchenette with hob, combination microwave and dishwasher
-Crockery, cutlery, glassware, pans and utensils
-Free wifi and HD TV
-King-size bed with a 2000 pocket-sprung mattress
-Rain shower and heated bathroom floor
-White Company toiletries, towels and hairdryer
-Air conditioning and in-room safe
-Workspace, iron and ironing board
-Free guest laundry room, or a paid laundry service
-Complimentary coffee and croissant breakfast
-Essentialzzz shop on site
-Lifts, CCTV and 24-hour reception
What’s within walking distance
Times below are the walking times Roomzzz lists from the aparthotel.
Edinburgh Waverley Station: 4 minutes
Edinburgh Playhouse: 6 minutes
St Giles’ Cathedral: 11 minutes
Palace of Holyroodhouse: 13 minutes
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions: 15 minutes
Greyfriars Kirk and Greyfriars Bobby: 15 minutes
Edinburgh Castle: 16 minutes
Usher Hall: 23 minutes
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 24 minutes
Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags: 28 minutes
Murrayfield Stadium: 15 minutes by car
Getting there and parking
By train. Waverley is a four-minute walk. For the airport, take the tram from St Andrew Square or the Airlink 100 bus from Waverley Bridge. See our guide to Edinburgh Waverley Station for the station layout.
On foot with luggage. Roomzzz recommends the lifts from Leith Street (EH1 3AS) on a first arrival. You can also come through St James Quarter and take the Blue lifts or escalators (Picardy) to the 5th floor, then follow the signs.
By car. Parking is in the St James Quarter car park at a discounted £13 per night. Use the Blue Zone on levels B1 and B2, then the Blue lift to the 5th floor. Ask reception to validate your ticket when you leave. EV charging spaces are in the same car park.
Best times to book
The central position makes Roomzzz popular during the Fringe and Hogmanay, when Edinburgh hotels sell out early. The kitchen is useful in August, when eating out every night gets expensive. For other festival dates, see the Edinburgh festivals hub.
Pets, families and long stays
Pets are welcome if you add them to the booking, and the hotel’s House Rules apply. Travel cots are limited, so request one when you reserve. Utilities are included for longer stays, with no separate bills or council tax. The aparthotel is strictly non-smoking, including balconies and e-cigarettes, with a minimum £100 fumigation charge.
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