Reviews of West End Apartment
5 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH, United Kingdom
#26 of 991 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 51 apartment reviews
9.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.9
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Comfort
9.9
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Location
10.0
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Facilities
9.9
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Catherine
United Kingdom14 reviews10 helpful votes10“Really lovely apartment lovely host everything we needed”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It was really lovely and spacious clean and in a great location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Diana
Australia32 reviews10“A perfectly positioned place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We have no complaints about this apartment.
This is an amazing property. The location is perfect, so close to busses, trams, restaurants and grocery stores. The kitchen and laundry facilities were great and met our needs. Beds were comfy and linen lovely. Emma was a wonderful stand in hostess for her Dad (I think she needs a pay rise 😂) We would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Julie
United Kingdom12 reviews9.0“No hesitation in recommending.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable and warm apartment. Great shower, comfy beds and everything we needed for our stay. We loved the location on a quiet street but very close to great restaurants, cafes and shops. Lovely walk via Dean village and Leith Walkway to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Liz
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect location and very comfortable apartment.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
Richard the host met us with the keys and was flexible about check in and check out times. The location is perfect for the city, it's surrounded by restaurants and small convenience stores. The apartment was warm and well heated, we visited as the weather turned cold and Richard increased the central heating frequency to make sure we were warm. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen has all the essentials, we only had to buy bread and milk, we did take tea/coffee, and there was some in the cupboard. The bathrooms were clean and the showers powerful and hot. I would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Rachel
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Very comfortable for me and my friends to relax after a busy day round Edinburgh. Very close to the centre. Will definit”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The home away from home feel
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Gayle
United Kingdom1 review10“Wonderful city stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower and bath were amazing, plenty hot water. Really appreciated the fresh milk and snacks in the kitchen. Lovely helpful host and a friendly black cat made the stay for the children. Beautiful property, fantastic location, would definitely stay again.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Julie
Australia58 reviews5 helpful votes10“Perfect for short or long stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing.
Great location. Walking distance to castle and shops and restaurants. Comfortable and spacious apartment. Very clean. Welcoming host. Good washing machine and dryer. Highly recommend staying here. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Susan
United States4 reviews10“Wonderful accommodation that we plan to return to!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing we didn’t like is that we had to leave!
Everything about this property is great. The host is welcoming, the apartment is beautiful, clean, well laid out and comfortable. The location is very convenient to the prime spots to visit in Edinburgh.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Karen
Australia28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Fabulous Apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Fabulous Apartment located in a great central location. Apartment has everything you could ask for including 2 bathrooms (one included a large soaking bath and the other a rain shower) and 2 toilets. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need including a large fridge/freezer. Separate laundry with a washing machine and dryer was a great bonus. The apartment was spotlessly clean. Sainsbury’s Local Supermarket was located within an easy 5 minute walk.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Michelle
United Kingdom12 reviews2 helpful votes10“Fabulous apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We couldn't stay longer.
Great location with lots of lovely places to eat.. Lovely spacious apartment with everything you could possibly need, and more. Can't recommend this enough.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Nerida
Australia26 reviews10 helpful votes10“A brilliant location with the most amazing geniuses host, Thankyou so much Richard.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything. Lying and first bedroom very very large. Great washer and dryer and having the convenience of two showers and two toilets was great. So very close to everything and it was quite if a nighttime. Would highly recommend
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Judith
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn't fault it, lovely comfortable well equipped apartment in brilliant central location and the host was friendly and accommodating. Will definitely book again.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Geoff
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location just blocks from the castle and pubs/cafe's just steps away.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Gillian
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote10“Good accommodation in a good location for exploring the city”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Good location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Joseph
United Kingdom1 review10“Would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great location, wonderful hosts were very easy to work with.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Marie
Ireland5 reviews10“Fabulous stay in West End apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fabulous apartment and fabulous host. Location was ideal and apartment was spotless. Would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone taking a break in Edinburgh.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Julie
United States4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment was perfect for 2 couples and ideally located. We were able to walk everywhere! Our first visit to Scotland and our first stay. It couldn't have been better. It was just what we hoped it would be. Incredibly clean, very amiable host. Highly recommend
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Linda
United States23 reviews10“Great, comfortable apartment.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was excellent and the apartment was well equipped. The host was wonderful and very responsive. The entryway had a lovely, well tended flower garden .
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Gladys
United Kingdom1 review10“Most enjoyable and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
Location was excellent Facilities excellent
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Margaret
Ireland8 reviews10“Richard was a pleasure to deal with and he has a exceptional property”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing !
It was very central and you had everything you needed in the apartment.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Vicky
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really great location and had all the facilities needed for our stay. It was lovely to have a bit of outside space to enjoy the sunshine. Would definitely choose to stay again if available.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Dawn
United Kingdom9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful hosts, extremely helpful and very welcoming, cannot recommend highly enough 🙂
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Giles
United Kingdom9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, helpful owner
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Katrina
United Kingdom1 review10“The perfect base for exploring Edinburgh. Our hosts were very helpful and went above and beyond to help. Have already re”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
So much space and the hosts have thought of everything you might need for your stay.
Couldn’t wish for a better location!
Stayed in May 2023
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