Near Edinburgh Castle, Sonder Royal Garden offers a warm welcome with helpful staff and convenient luggage storage. Connect to WiFi in public areas, take advantage of concierge services or simply enjoy the aparthotel’s prime location.
2 Queen Street, York Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH21HY
What's nearby
St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
George Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk
Restaurants
The Dome - 3 min walk
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie - 3 min walk
The Ivy on the Square Edinburgh - 3 min walk
Amarone - 2 min walk
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh - 4 min walk
About this property
Royal Garden Apartments New Town
When you stay at Royal Garden Apartments New Town, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from George Street and Princes Street. Apartments feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
At a glance
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Property size
41 apartments
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
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 check-in age is 18
PETS
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Towels provided
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
Laundry
All-in-one washer and dryer
Laundry facilities
Laundry detergent
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Lockers available
Front desk (limited hours)
Mobile key entry
Location highlights
Near a train station
Near outlet shopping
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
41 rooms
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Garden Apartments New Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Garden Apartments New Town 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Does Royal Garden Apartments New Town have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
What's the area around Royal Garden Apartments New Town like?
Royal Garden Apartments New Town is a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers give top marks for the aparthotel's prime location.
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
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6/10 Good
Apr 22, 2026
Great location, map was incorrect from Hotels.com app but otherwise great
emma
emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
The staff were lovely and the room was amazing. Definitely would stay here again if I come back!
Esha
Esha, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Great apartment, clean, cosy, extremely well located and quiet, comfy bed and good little kitchen. Nice staff
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2026
Room was very spacious and clean. Being a superior room i would have expected tvs in the bedrooms. Everything else was well equipped.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2026
Excellent spacious apartment in the heart of Edinburgh. Very clean, great amenities will definitely return again. Only thing that let it down was no WiFi, but wasn’t in the apartment enough to be a worry for us.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Excellent stay. Beautiful accommodation, everything we needed and close to all amenities.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2026
Lovely space, online photos of the apartment are accurate. The address is not 2 Queen St., but the cross street.
Tram turns in front of building. Quite loud at night. Would recommend not booking the Queen Street view for that reason.
Good location. Walking distance to the train station, St. Andrew's Square and good dining. We highly recommend Under the Table for dinner. Welcoming, warm atmosphere and lovingly prepared delicious food. Would stay here again, but in an apartment on the park side of the building.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Room was spotless
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2026
Suite was very clean and staff extremely helpful. Kitchen didn't have the microwave listed which meant we couldn't heat the meals we'd brought. Found it hard finding our room as couldn't see signage including our room number. (Relied on other guests to point us in right direction.)
Shona
Shona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Staff were very Friendly and Helpful.
Room was very clean with loads of amenities.
Although we had the windowless apartment it was very spacious and didn’t feel that the lack of window was an issue.
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
Room was clean and well equipped. Property was well located within walking distance to the city centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great stay!
Callum
Callum, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Great location. Spacious apartment. Well equipped.
Katy
Katy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Near downtown and accessible to really great food spots
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
All amenities for a pleasant stay were supplied (except I couldn’t find a hairdryer!). The apartment was clean, bright and welcoming. The views were excellent!
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2026
The location is a short walk from St Andrew’s Sq, so you can take the tram to and from the airport. It’s also convenient to Waverley Train Station. Our apartment was very spacious and comfortable. The person at the desk when we checked-in was incredibly helpful. And that was important since the hotel isn’t always staffed. The keyless (smart phone based) system works well, but when the main door would be available was not clear until it was explained. If we had arrived after the front desk closed, I am not sure we would have know how to get in. Having no staff on site when a late night fire alarm went off wasn’t fun. (It was a false alarm, which was the best outcome, but it was also frustrating to not have someone who could be the primary contact with the fire department.) Is it a nice property—well kept, convenient—absolutely. But the staffing model in light of the number of rooms means it might not be for everyone.
Allan
Allan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Great stay
Perfect location and facilities, recommended.
Tue Odd
Tue Odd, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Great spacious apartment - convenient location.
Petrina
Petrina, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Love the apartment setup and the bed was comfortable. Easy hands-free check-in. Just steps from the national portrait Gallery!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Great location as base for exploring city and easy to get from airport on tram to St Andrew’s Sq
Lots of local places to eat and drink Portrait gallery across road has great cafe as do the other galleries/museum across Edinburgh
Sue
Sue, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2025
Excellent apartment, in a great location.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Excellent location ,near to everything but quiet and peaceful .
dianne
dianne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
The location was excellent
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Excellent location with good sized rooms and all the amenities we needed. The property was very clean and the staff friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge.
Susanna
Susanna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Great location in New Town with Old Town just few walkable minutes away. Tram & main train station nearby. Could enjoy Fringe, Tatoo, Film and Book festivals and come back to comfortable space. Loved the secret garden. Staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate. Will definitely stay again. Thank you Sonder Royal Garden!
Kitty
Kitty, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Lovely , spacious , well maintained apartment . Perfect location for a city break. Stayed four nights and felt very comfortable.