The Edinburgh Festival is the biggest arts festival in the world, attracting over a quarter of a million visitors to the capital every year. Factotum have been providing accommodation for performers, administrators and visitors for over 35 years. Each festival, our dedicated property management team successfully manages hundreds of lets across the city.
If you want to be in the heart of the action we have properties in the Grassmarket, The Pleasance, or the medieval Old Town. Rent a townhouse in the beautiful New Town, a flat in historic Holyrood or a loft in Leith. We have some fantastic properties.
How long does a Festival Let last?
The contracts lasts for a minimum of one week up to six weeks during July, August and September.
What is included in the rental price?
Price quoted is for the weekly rental, inclusive of Council Tax and reasonable use of utilities. This is adjusted accordingly for weekly lets. All festival properties are furnished with self-catering facilities, bed linen and towels.
For landlords, it’s an ideal opportunity to benefit from significantly increased weekly rental income, while also escaping the busiest month in Edinburgh. For tenants, it’s a better way to experience Edinburgh and live in some of the city’s finest properties.
Find out more about becoming a landlord here, or use our search below to find your perfect property.
Festival Properties
This bright spacious and stylish ground floor apartment is professionally maintained and managed. It is close to Edinburgh's centre and the Castle, Museums, Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace whilst also providing quick connection to tram/train networks.
The parks of Holyrood & The Meadows are a brief w
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£500 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Grange
- Reference: #2286
Bright and spacious 2 bed flat on popular Leith Walk. This newly refurbished property comprises spacious lounge with cable TV, well equipped kitchen with dining area, 2 double bedrooms, and a modern shower room.
This property benefits from an excellent location, being situated on Leith Walk with a
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£1000 /mo (Short Term)
£1000 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Leith
- Reference: #2283
Stunning two bedroom Georgian apartment in the heart of the New Town.
This beautiful first floor property offers peaceful and spacious living within walking distance to the city centre. The property is decorated to a high standard and comfortably furnished.
Situated on the first floor, the a
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£1500 /mo (Short Term)
£1000 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #2292
Fantastic one bed property in the stunning Old Town location literally right beside Edinburgh Castle. This is set at the top of what is known as the Royal Mile, the most historic part of Edinburgh. Perfect for people who want to become immersed in the culture that Edinburgh has to offer.
This prope
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£900 /mo (Short Term)
£800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Old Town
- Reference: #10335
Extremely well located one bedroom property(first floor)available for short lets throughout the year. Situated in the historic Upper Bow in Edinburgh's old town (opposite the Festival Hub Centre), this sunny property with excellent views comprises: a double bedroom, kitchen, living room toilet and s
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£900 /mo (Short Term)
£800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Old Town
- Reference: #10723
Non HMO large and bright traditional second floor flat in a central location. This beautiful flat consists of three double bed rooms, two bathrooms, good size kitchen and large living room. Based in the heart of the New Town you are very central with just a 10 minute walk to Princes street, Omni cen
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£1700 /mo (Short Term)
£1300 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #2219
Beautiful, modern and airy 2 bedroom flat just a short walk away from the city centre, with retail park and other amenities on the doorstep. Property boasts 1 double and 1 twin bedroom ideal for children with family proportioned spaces.
£1200 /mo (Short Term)
£850 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Meadowbank
- Reference: #2212
Adorable main door Garden Flat situated in the Abbeyhill colonies. This property boasts a large private garden and main door. The property has a well appointed kitchen living room. Large double bedroom and modern bathroom. The whole property has been fully refuxrbished in the last 3 years. New boile
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£1000 /mo (Short Term)
£600 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Abbeyhill
- Reference: #2068
Main door ground floor flat with its own patio. Situated in an 18th century courtyard square, quietly tucked away at the edge of the Meadows. Double bedroom, large traditional sitting room, with feature fireplace and dining area. Bright and airy with French doors opening out onto the private patio.
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£1150 /mo (Short Term)
£775 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Southside
- Reference: #2136
Charming and traditional style basement property with a fully fitted kitchen, recently renovated bathroom, and two spacious double rooms. Located in Edinburgh's New Town, this flat is close to the gorgeous Stockbridge with all of its local amenities and is a short walk to Princes Street.
£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area:
- Reference: #2149
Well appointed basement property with shared patio in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh. Property comprises two good sized double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room. Cosy lounge with dining area and separate, spacious kitchen.
This property is very centrally located for local amenities and
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£1350 /mo (Short Term)
£850 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Bruntsfield
- Reference: #2157
Contemporary two bedroom property close to great local amenities and not too far from the centre of town. The property is very spacious and has a light and airy feel. Ideal for anybody looking for the buzz of the Festival without the congestion of being right in the centre.
£650 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Leith
- Reference: #10779
A very attractive two bedroom property, Flat 6 is located on the second floor of a small modern apartment complex located off Dublin Street in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town.
This delightful apartment is just a short walk from St Andrews Square, Waverley Station, George Street and the Tram link
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£700 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #10808
Fantastic property located in Edinburgh's Old Town. This property comprises one double bed room and one twin room, as well as modern kitchen and lounge. Recently renovated and in excellent condition throughout, the wonderful flat has a bright and spacious layout. Ideal Festival location, just around
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Old Town
- Reference: #11134
A charming and sunny one-bedroom flat, situated on the first floor of a house in Meadowbank Avenue. Holyrood Park is a 2 minute walk away, the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House and Our Dynamic Earth are within walking distance, too. The flat has a living room, kitchen, bathroom and a double bedroo
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£800 /mo (Short Term)
£550 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Meadowbank
- Reference: #11147
This spacious, modern and newly refurbished flat in the sought after area of Stockbridge boasts 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 en suite shower room as well as a large private balcony, providing a quiet outdoor space in the heart of the city. This recently renovated flat is equipped with everyth
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£1300 /mo (Short Term)
£750 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Stockbridge
- Reference: #11168
This stunning property is situated down a quiet dead end street in trendy Stockbridge. With 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom (currently used as an office), there is plenty of room to stay and work in this property. A good-sized and well-equipped kitchen is complemented by a comfortable sitting
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£1800 /mo (Short Term)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: Stockbridge
- Reference: #11309
Liddesdale Place is a delightful modern ground floor flat quietly situated on the banks of the Water of Leith, yet within easy walking distance of Princes Street and all the city centre attractions. This comfortable flat, which is set in landscaped gardens, consists of a bright lounge/dining room wi
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£1100 /mo (Short Term)
£650 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Stockbridge
- Reference: #11104
Charming recently refurbished one bedroom property situated in the heart of the sought after area Stockbridge, only a short walk away from local amenities and popular bars and restaurants.
The flat comprises of an open plan kitchen, dining and living room. A spacious bedroom with ample storage and shower room.
£1000 /mo (Short Term)
£750 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Stockbridge
- Reference: #11053
Stunning property situated just 10 minutes walk from the desirable Stockbridge area and 5 minutes walk from town. This property comprises one main bedroom and two separate living rooms. In both living rooms there are double bed settees. Both sitting rooms get a lot of sunlight and the front living r
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£1300 /mo (Short Term)
£850 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #10925
Luxurious two bedroom basement apartment situated directly in the city centre. This is literally seconds away from Princes Street and just round the corner from the luxury Caledonian hotel. Property comprises an ensuite and a separate bathroom with an open plan kitchen and sitting room. The kitchen
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£1100 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Edinburgh
- Reference: #10935
This luxurious property extends to 959 sq ft of generous, comfortable accommodation. The flat enjoys plenty of natural light and is beautifully and thoughtfully presented to include art and antique pieces complementing the elegant Georgian proportions. The well-regarded location is ideal for your sh
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£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #10961
Fantastic newly refurbished top floor two bedroom property in the popular Morningside area. This property comprises an open plan kitchen/ dining room with all modern conveniences and great views of Arthur's seat and the sweeping Castle. A comfortable living room again boasting great views of the ci
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Morningside
- Reference: #11035
One bedroom property newly refurbished to a high standard. A short walk from the charming Botanical Gardens with local amenities and restaurants on its door step.
£700 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Canonmills
- Reference: #2041
Beautiful large studio flat in Canonmills area opposite Botanical Gardens. Well placed to access city centre with buses every 5 mins or a 15 to 20 min walk to Waverley Station. Local shops, restaurants, cafes, bus stop and other services within a few minutes walk. The accommodation comprises of an o
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£1100 /mo (Short Term)
£650 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Canonmills
- Reference: #2008
Elegant Georgian three bedroom flat in the heart of the New Town. Property comprises of three double bedrooms, bathroom with power shower, drawing room, spacious hallway and a modern fully fitted kitchen. This is a grand and well appointed flat. Available for short term and holiday lets, this prope
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£1800 /mo (Short Term)
£1300 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #7129
Charming two bedroom property over three floors with small patio garden and private parking. Property comprises well equipped kitchen, cosy living room, double bedroom, single bedroom and a shower room. Delightful pied-a-terre in the heart of the New Town with local amenities and the York Place Tram
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£1450 /mo (Short Term)
£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #7041
Beautifully furnished 3 double bedroom (one en-suite) ground floor flat in Marchmont. Flat features three spacious bedrooms, a bright lounge and separate kitchen as well as two bathrooms. Ideally situated within walking distance of the Meadows and festival venues.
£1750 /mo (Short Term)
£1350 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: Marchmont
- Reference: #7433
Charming two bedroom flat on three floors with small patio garden and private parking. Property comprises of well equipped kitchen with a separate living room, single bedroom, double bedroom and bathroom with overhead shower. This is a delightful pied a terre in the heart of the New Town with local
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£1500 /mo (Short Term)
£975 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #7557
Featured
Bright and spacious three bed first floor flat located on the quiet cul-de-sac of Gillespie Crescent. Nestled on the edge of Bruntsfield Links with fantastic local shops, cafes, bars, good public transport links and within walking distance of the city centre.
Accommodation comprises: Generously fpr
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£2000 /mo (Short Term)
£1300 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: Bruntsfield
- Reference: #7982
Beautiful spacious ground floor apartment in elegant New Town. Very convenient for all of central Edinburgh whilst situated in a quiet residential street. This property is well appointed and equipped with a vast drawing room, beautiful bright kitchen, double bedroom and lovely bathroom. Wireless int
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£1375 /mo (Short Term)
£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #4884
Three bedroom ground floor flat in a popular central area. Flat features two double bedrooms, one bedroom with bunk beds and a large living room, kitchen and dining area. This property has private access to a garden at the back which is ideal for families that require short term accommodation.
£2250 /mo (Short Term)
£1250 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: Marchmont
- Reference: #4690
Well furnished one bedroom apartment in heart of New Town. There is a large open plan kitchen/living room with dining area. It is a spacious and well- equipped property for short term and holiday lets. Flat is suitable for a company let or temporary home for a professionals.
£800 /mo (Short Term)
£700 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #2521
Spacious 4 bedroom property centrally located in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. Within walking distance of the city centre and and the main festival venues. Property comprises of 4 double bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/livingroom with TV. Ideal for a short term stay in Edinburgh.
£1800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 4
- Area: Marchmont
- Reference: #2699
Spacious 5 bedroom property situated in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. In addition to five large double bedrooms this property boasts two bathrooms, both with power showers and a 37" flatscreen TV with freeview. The property is ideal for a short stay in Edinburgh as it is a short distance from mos
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£1900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 5
- Area: Marchmont
- Reference: #4400
Fabulous top floor two bedroom property situated on the south side of Edinburgh.
This modern, bright and airy property comprises of a large living space with dining table, two double bedrooms (although one can be easily converted into a twin) and a well equipped kitchen.
Wireless broadband and
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Newington
- Reference: #4595
Bright attractive one bedroom basement flat quietly situated to rear of Georgian townhouse in classic New Town crescent. Accommodation comprises of sitting room, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom all recently decorated and furnished to a good standard. This flat is minutes from Princes Street and surro
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£1100 /mo (Short Term)
£675 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #8121
Large 5 bedroom sunny flat overlooking the Meadows, near the Old Town. This flat is ideal for festival performers as it's less than a 5 minute walk to the Udderbelly and very close to the Pleasance. 4 Double rooms 1 single room. Newly refurbished kitchen/dining area, bathroom and store room. This f
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£1400 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 5
- Area: Old Town
- Reference: #8131
Recently refurbished stylish apartment, located in a traditional 18th century tenement in the very centre of town. This charming West End flat consists of large sitting room (with double sofa bed), breakfasting kitchen, shower room with separate WC and spacious double bedroom. The perfect base to en
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£1000 /mo (Short Term)
£700 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #9015
Immaculate 2nd floor flat in modern, secure development. The property consists of lounge, dining kitchen, modern bathroom with instant shower over bath, as well as 2 double bedrooms. The complex boasts secure entry phone, private parking and covered bicycle parking, recycling, well maintained lands
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£1100 /mo (Short Term)
£600 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Morningside
- Reference: #9215
Well presented 2 bedroom (one double and one single) ground floor flat in a B-listed building, with fantastic views of Salisbury Crags, Arthur's Seat & the Firth of Forth. This is suitable for students due to its proximity to the university and excellently located for visitors to the city. It also b
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£900 /mo (Long Term)
£750 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Pleasance
- Reference: #9490
Very central high end 3 bedroom property perfectly situated for festival venues and with Edinburgh's best restaurants and pubs in close walking proximity.
This 3rd floor flat is part of a Georgian period building that was built in the 1790s. On the one side it has stunning views over Queen Street G
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£1950 /mo (Short Term)
£1400 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #1386
A lovely one bedroom basement apartment in Well Court, a picturesque Victorian Courtyard in the Dean Village, Central Edinburgh. With the help of Edinburgh World Heritage this property has recently been restored to its original charm.Modern kitchen/living space, double bedroom and new bathroom.This
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£950 /mo (Short Term)
£550 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Area: Dean Village
- Reference: #8912
A warm main door flat in the heart of the New Town. This fully modernised and decorated property comprises of living room with bay window, three bedrooms, with the added benefit of three bathrooms and a sunny patio at back. The property boasts Virgin Tv and Fast optic fibre broadband, New 4G 49” s
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£2100 /mo (Short Term)
£1200 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 3
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #8609
Two double bedroom property in fantastic central location in the New Town. Accommodation also includes full bathroom, spacious and light living room with dining space and fully equipped kitchen. A fantastic base for a stay in Edinburgh with the Edinburgh Playhouse, a number of restaurants, shops an
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£1400 /mo (Short Term)
£850 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #8211
Spacious bright upper flat, with lots of character, 9 minutes walking distance from Princes Street. Recently refurbished, with new kitchen and bath. This unique property boasts two large double bedrooms, one with a small reading nook containing a fold-out bed. Well-equipped full kitchen with new ra
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£1550 /mo (Short Term)
£1100 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town Edinburgh
- Reference: #8452
Spacious first floor flat with full height south facing windows overlooking Drummond Place Gardens to the front. The property boasts secure entry, large lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower and additional separate W.C, fully fitted kitchen with views north over to Fife coast. Central
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£1500 /mo (Short Term)
£1000 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: New Town
- Reference: #8486
Situated in a historic converted school building across from the University, this 2 bedroom property can sleep up to 6 people. The accommodation is divided into 2 floors as follows: the ground floor comprises two bedrooms (1 King size with en suite and 1 Double) and patio access; the first floor
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£1350 /mo (Short Term)
£900 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Area: Newington
- Reference: #8567
Large property situated in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh. Within walking distance of the main festival venues, including the Pleasance, this property is a very centrally located property. Property comprises of 4 double bedrooms, bathroom with bath and power shower and a very large kitchen/living r
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£1800 /wk (Festival / Holiday)
- Bedrooms: 4
- Area: Marchmont
- Reference: #061
