Skip to main content

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome

We want your stay with Edinburgh Escapes to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.

This guide brings together answers to the questions we are most frequently asked before and during a stay. It should be read alongside our Booking Terms & Conditions, Cancellation Policy and House Rules.

If you cannot find the answer you’re looking for, our Edinburgh-based Guest Services Team will be pleased to help.

Before You Arrive

Sometimes. This depends on our housekeeping schedule, the arrival and departure times of other guests and the individual Property.

Where we are unable to accommodate luggage storage, we recommend our luggage storage partner:

Bounce

Save 10% using our partner link:

https://go.bounce.com/EVERGREEN01927096715

Check-in normally takes place between 4:00pm and 10:00pm.

If you expect to arrive after 10:00pm, please contact us before making your booking. Late arrivals cannot always be accommodated.

Edinburgh operates a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) covering much of the city centre.

If your vehicle does not meet the required emissions standards, you may receive a penalty charge.

Check your vehicle here:

Scottish Government LEZ Checker

https://vehicleemissionscheck.service.gov.scot/

Parking restrictions also apply throughout much of Edinburgh.

Find Council parking information here:

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/parking-spaces/find-parking-bays

You may also find private parking providers such as NCP and JustPark helpful.

Yes.

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, illness, travel disruption and other unforeseen circumstances.

Please also refer to our Cancellation Policy.

During Your Stay

Yes.

All of our Properties include Wi-Fi.

Whilst we work with reliable internet providers, broadband is supplied by third-party companies and we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service or connection speeds.

Absolutely.

Edinburgh is fortunate to have some of the highest quality drinking water in the UK, so there is no need to buy bottled water unless you prefer to.

Most Properties include hand soap together with basic toiletries such as shampoo and body wash.

As these are replenished between stays, occasional shortages may occur.

If you have a preferred brand, we recommend bringing your own.

Each Property has its own digital Welcome Guide containing instructions for heating, appliances and other useful information.

Where a travel cot is included, this will be shown in the property listing.

We do not recommend arranging deliveries from Amazon or other parcel carriers during your stay, as delivery times cannot be guaranteed.

Supermarket deliveries may be possible at some Properties. Please contact us before placing an order.

Visitors are welcome for short periods until 10:00pm, provided they behave responsibly and do not disturb neighbouring residents.

Visitors must not stay overnight unless they are included within your Booking Confirmation.

Edinburgh Escapes reserves the right to restrict visitors where necessary to comply with occupancy limits, licensing conditions or to protect neighbouring residents.

Please refer to your digital Welcome Guide for local supermarket recommendations.

Our Guest Services Team is available every day between 8:00am and 10:00pm.

For the fastest response, please email us at stay@edinburghescapes.co.uk.

Outside these hours, our emergency contact number should only be used where there is an urgent issue affecting the safety of Guests or the Property.

Before You Leave

Unless otherwise agreed, check-out is by 10:00am.

Please refer to your Welcome Guide for any Property-specific departure instructions.

Please contact us as soon as possible.

Where reasonably practicable, forgotten items can be returned upon payment of a £25 administration charge, together with postage and packaging costs.

Booking Again

Booking directly with Edinburgh Escapes means you’ll normally benefit from:

  • our best available direct booking rates;
  • no Online Travel Agency service fees;
  • direct communication with our Edinburgh-based team;
  • exclusive offers and returning guest promotions from time to time.

We’d be delighted to welcome you back.

Stay in the know.
Exclusive offers, local tips & Edinburgh inspiration