Experience the best of Scotland in this charming aparthotel with top-notch service. Relax knowing you're close to Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
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.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
19 smoke-free apartments
Housekeeping (on request)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Television
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
The current price is $115
$115
includes taxes & fees
$115 per night
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Room options
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Studio, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
432 sq ft
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
796 sq ft
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Garden View
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
420 sq ft
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
828 sq ft
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
425 sq ft
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
731 sq ft
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Studio, 1 Double Bed
Highlights
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
323 sq ft
Studio
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
1291 sq ft
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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2 York Buildings, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH21HY
What's nearby
George Street - 4 min walk
Princes Street - 5 min walk
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk
Royal Mile - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 15 min walk
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Zara - 5 min walk
Pho - 5 min walk
Five Guys St. James Quarter - 5 min walk
Dishoom Edinburgh - 4 min walk
Black Sheep Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
Sonder Royal Garden
Sonder Royal Garden offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and George Street. Apartments feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and designer toiletries. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
Languages
Catalan, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Property size
19 apartments
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
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
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 not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Family friendly
Free crib/infant bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
Laundry
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
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
19 rooms
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms 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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Sonder Royal Garden Edinburgh
Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel
Sonder Royal Garden Apartments
Sonder | Royal Garden Apartments
Sonder l Royal Garden Apartments
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonder Royal Garden offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder Royal Garden 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 Sonder Royal Garden?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder Royal Garden?
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 Sonder Royal Garden 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 Sonder Royal Garden like?
Sonder Royal Garden is a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travelers give top marks for the aparthotel's prime location.
Sonder Royal Garden Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
great stay
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 4-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
The location was excellent
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
Great place to stay but very poor wifi
Great location and good access to public transportation.
The bedrooms in the accommodation we had were comfortable and well decorated with ample storage space.
The kitchen was well stocked with all kitchen items you could possibility need with the added benefit of a washing machine and dishwasher.
Only issues were the wifi being very poor and that there was no info on how to use the digital thermostat. The wifi would connect but keep dropping/disconnecting to the point we gave up trying to use it. This also affected the digital tv.
Lana
Lana, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Wonderful apartment. Very cosy, very clean. Decoration is beautiful and everything you might need is ready for you.
We had a studio without view (which means there are no windows at all), but it was perfectly ventilated and that didn’t bother us at all (except checking the weather in the morning maybe).
Our only complaint is that the bed was a bit small (1m40) for 2 people.
We also didn’t receive the correct room number and our code to enter the building was wrong. It would have been tricky if we did arrive as planned late at night.
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Great property, friendly staff, great facilities and great location for our visit. Thank you!
MELISSA
MELISSA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Great stay
Perfect location and facilities, recommended.
Tue Odd
Tue Odd, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Really good property for families, great location, access to private garden and park. Kitchen kitted out with all the necessities. There is road noise but didn’t bother us.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Great apartment stay in Edinburgh
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Clean and well appointed rooms. Easy walk to major tourist stops but with a more neighborhood feel.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
Good location. Friendly and courteous staff
Waqar
Waqar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Perfect location and absolutely stunning apartment! Check in and out was seamless - fabulous stay, thank you!
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Nice apartment with a great location and helpful staff.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Great location, clean, quiet and very comfortable as a base to explore Edinburgh.
Justin
Justin, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay. Floors were quite creaky but it was a very nice place
Brent
Brent, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Lovely apartment/ hotel
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The building is in a great location and it was a very enjoyable stay!
Ellie
Ellie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
The property was clean, aesthetically pleasing, in a great location for walking the city, close to shops and restaurants. Even though you do have a code, there is someone on property for a number of hours during the day. Only downsides, communication was difficult and lacking, and the twin bed in the twin room was uncomfortable for an adult.
Candace
Candace, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Great stay
A very comfortable, centrally located apartment. Everything we needed. Friendly staff. Well positioned to walk to most of the key sites.
Peter
Peter, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2024
The staff was amazing and checking in was very easy and pleasant
The property was really lovely and located in best area of Edinburgh.
The apartment was very spacious, well equipped and comfortable. The only negative was that there were no windows and because it was in the basement, the apartment required to be equipped with air vents and circulation which was very noisy and it could not be turned down and the sleep was disturbed. Overall it was very nice and large apartment in great location.
V
V, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
I really enjoyed my stay at Sonder Royal Garden. Quiet, safe and within walking distance to restaurants, shops, Old Town Edinburgh, and Waverley Train Station. Staff were also super friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Nga
Nga, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2024
Great city stay
It had everything we needed in the kitchen and was comfortable and clean. Front desk were super helpful and friendly.
Fantastic location for visiting the city centre and transport links.
Melanie
Melanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
Great location and very close to the train station. Friendly staff and were very attentive when the sink broke to help to solve the problem. The rooms are really big and have great amenities and quiet! Would recommend staying if we went to Edinburgh again
Katie
Katie, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
Sonder apartment is very well placed and was really comfortable. Has all you need.
My only negative impression were the excessive charges for checking in between one and three hours before 4pm. I believe is not a good detail charging extra if the apartment is ready as it is already quite costly.
They did not reply messages via Hotels.com
Cesar
Cesar, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
We stayed at a two bedroom apartment. The kitchen had everything we needed to get started for our stay. Place was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance of old town and new town. There were tram and bus stations everywhere. We did not need a rental car. The only complaint our beds were very stiff.
There was a front desk with a manager when we arrived in the afternoon. The office is closed in the evening. Make sure your reservation is complete before arriving. Uploading ID documentation is very important.
Great stay, beautiful gardens behind the hotel. Would stay again.
Tammy
Tammy, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
On a 2 week Euro-trip, this was my fav stay. The staff was friendly, the place was easy to navigate. No issues with any outlets or appliances. Shopping & food was closeby - we didn't use transit once just because it was THAT walkable. Will def be coming back the next time I come to Edinburgh. Will also look into other Sonder properties when traveling!
SAMANTHA
SAMANTHA, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
Great value, unbeatable location, amazing comfort
The whole process was seamless - from leaving our bags in the lockers and checking in, to the stay itself. Central being an understatement - with walkable distance to every single thing you would want to visit in Edinburgh, comfortable and more than spacious for a three night stay and a fair price to boot - I’d highly recommend it.