1 Bed Apartment on Leith Walk, Edinburgh

This one-bedroom apartment sits on Balfour Street, just off Leith Walk in the north of Edinburgh, with the Old Town a short tram ride away and one of the city's most walkable neighbourhoods right on the doorstep. It is a self-contained flat rather than a hotel room, which is often the easier setup for a stay with a dog: your own front door, no shared corridors to manage, and room to settle in without other guests close by.

Pet-friendliness here rests on a single guest report so far, so treat it as an early signal rather than a long track record. That guest, travelling as a family, brought a pet and came away describing the flat as genuinely pet-friendly while praising the location. Warm, flexible hosting is a thread that runs through guest feedback more broadly, which bodes well for the practical help a dog owner sometimes needs. Even so, anyone bringing a dog should confirm the current pet terms with the property before booking, since the listing does not spell out a fee, a size limit, or how many pets are allowed.

The setting is a real plus for dog owners. Leith Walk is lined with cafes, independent shops and food stores, and there is green space within walking distance for daily exercise, including Leith Links and the paths along the Water of Leith. A tram stop almost outside the door makes it simple to reach central Edinburgh without a long walk.

A couple of practical notes come through in guest feedback: the flat is reached by a flight of stairs, and a heater in the bedroom can be noisy overnight. Neither is a dealbreaker for most, but the stairs are worth keeping in mind if your dog is older or less mobile.

Best suited to a couple or small family with a calm, well-behaved dog who want a modern, quiet base in Leith with fast tram links into the centre, rather than anyone needing step-free access or a formal, fully documented pet policy up front.