Offering a simple, fuss-free interior with a compact but well-equipped kitchen for when you fancy a home-cooked meal, this fourth-floor apartment in Edinburgh really caught our eye because of its fantastic location. Step out of the building straight onto the Royal Mile in the capital’s historic Old Town, a short stroll from Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. If your trip is centred around some Scottish sightseeing, this home drops you in the heart of the action – fans of the Edinburgh Fringe, it’s perfectly placed for you, too.

Home truths:
*The décor is very simple and generic and the aesthetics are not quite up to Plum Guide's usual standards – we've made an exception to let this one into the collection on account of its great location in Edinburgh *While the home can sleep up to four people, the maximum occupancy is three guests *This home is located on the fourth floor with no lift *Complimentary travel-sized toiletries are provided here *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents *Self check-in via lockbox is available here