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A wooden table with a glass of white wine, a black notebook, and a vase with purple flowers.
A beachside promenade with people walking and sitting, overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a vase of purple flowers.
A black door with a brass mail slot and a house number '5'.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a hanging plant, and a lamp.

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5.8 out of 10

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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5 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5BY
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Leith Docks
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Leith, this apartment is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Princes Street and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Leith Links - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Calton Hill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leith Docks - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪San Ciro’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

City Lights Apartments

Guests of this apartment have access to free WiFi in public areas. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
The apartment features a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Bedrooms

  • 1 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping provided

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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The apartment can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Leith within a short 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and also 15 minutes on foot from Calton Hill. You'll also find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at City Lights Apartments?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What amenities will couples enjoy at City Lights Apartments?

Amenities at this apartment that appeal to couples include a kitchen and free WiFi in some apartments.

Are there hot tubs at City Lights Apartments?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at City Lights Apartments?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 10.7 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at City Lights Apartments?

No, you won't find apartments with balconies at City Lights Apartments.

City Lights Apartments Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Riaan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location but did not look like the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrea

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

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).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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