Location. The Nicolson Apartments are located in Edinburgh, Scotland, 500 metres from the National Museum, and within one mile of Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, St Giles Cathedral, and the National Gallery. Edinburgh Airport is 7.5 miles away. Hotel Features. Situated on the bustling historic street, the Royal Mile, this self-catering residence offers nine apartments with kitchens, dining areas, and living rooms. Drivers will find parking nearby.

Apartments. The nine apartments are spread out on four floors of the property. Kitchens are equipped with coffee/tea facilities, refrigerators, and microwaves. Living rooms offer televisions with DVD players, and further amenities include irons, and hair dryers. Decor is modern with cream tones, and dark brown contemporary furnishings.

Expert Tip. Arthur's Seat, one mile away, is the central hill peak of an unusual piece of highland landscape in the centre of the city. The Seat rises above the city to a height of 251 metres, with stunning panoramic views of the city. Easy to climb, this popular walk can be climbed from almost any direction, but the easiest and simplest ascent is from the East.

Room Types:

Studio Apartment:   One double bed. Sleek, contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with light wood furnishing. Kitchenette with microwave, oven, refrigerator, washing machine, and dishwasher. Television with DVD player, hair dryer, and ironing board.

2 Bedroom apartment for 4:   Two double beds. Sleek, contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with light wood furnishing. Kitchen with microwave, oven, refrigerator, washing machine, and dishwasher. Living and dining area with glass table. Television with DVD player, hair dryer, and ironing board.

2 bedroom apartment for 3:   One double bed and one twin bed. Sleek, contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with light wood furnishing. Kitchen with microwave, oven, refrigerator, washing machine, and dishwasher. Living and dining area with glass table. Television with DVD player, hair dryer, and ironing board.

Driving Directions: From Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Distance to Nicolson Apartments is 7.5 miles, approximately 25 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open-return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 20 GBP to the Nicolson Apartments, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. This train station is a mile from the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop-off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems.