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JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

3.5 star property
Apartment with kitchen, near Edinburgh Castle

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Apartment (2 Bedrooms)
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Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Living room
This apartment offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Conveniences such as kitchens are in all apartments, along with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Non-smoking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Feel at home (6)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Bath or shower
  • Cable TV service

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About the area

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13 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JY

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Redcoat Café - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

This apartment offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Conveniences such as kitchens are in all apartments, along with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

At a glance

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Property size

    • 1 apartment
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive lockbox information
    • This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
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Required at check-in

    • Debit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Sitting area
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable service

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of GBP 250 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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 accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number EH-70643-F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle
JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Apartment
JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this apartment?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this apartment?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Does JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes cookware.

What's the area around JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle like?

JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle is a short 6-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 11 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Meh…

I wish I paid more attention to other reviews and stayed elsewhere. This property is in Terrible condition. As I understand that remodeling a place like this could be costly, what is unacceptable is the overall maintenance - stained carpets, furniture falling apart, wholes in walls, heater covers are loose/disattached from walls, closet doors missing in both rooms (and you have to see all their clutter exposed). Also very important— there were 4 of us, so we didn’t use the sofa bed. But DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE SOFA BED - there are multiple sunken in areas in it. Your back will not be happy about sleeping here, even sitting in it was close to impossible. However - location is great, walkable and close to most points of interest. Also there is no elevator to the apartment.
Viktoria, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This flat is very close to Grassmarket and the castle. It is a very walkable location. We loved being in old town. We felt like this was a safe location for our children as well. I would not recommend using the sofa bed so it really only sleeps 4 adults. Two of our children had to sleep on the floor even though the listing said it sleeps 6. It also takes a good while to air dry clothes since there isn’t a dryer.
Jessica, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

We booked this property because the Expedia website specifically mentioned (in 3 places) it had a washer AND DRYER. It only had a washer. This was disappointing as we planned and packed with the intent of washing and drying laundry here. The unit itself is okay. The closet doors were broken in both rooms. The closets were also filled with stuff making them impossible to use. A chair was clearly broken and then poorly repaired. A radiator cover is broken. One bedroom has a queen-size mattress on a full-size bed frame making for a U-shaped and uncomfortable bed. Beds were uncomfortable. The location is wonderful! Beautiful views and lots of stores and restaurants nearby. Location was a little noise as it is near bars and restaurants. There were 5 of us staying 4 nights. We were given 2.5 rolls of toilet paper. When we requested more, we were advised we would have to pay for it. We all agreed that we would not recommend this place.

8/10 Very good

Thin windows next to busy pubs and a broken fridge

The location was great. However, we had no idea that there was construction around the entire building. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time, so we would know what to expect. The construction made it a little difficult to find the entrance when we arrived after dark. Also, the refrigerator door wouldn't latch, so we propped a chair in front of it using an area rug to keep it shut. We have a one year old and needed the refrigerator to store milk and baby food. We notified the owner immediately and were there for three nights. He got back to us the next day and said he'd try to send someone over to look at it but, no one came and we were never offered compensation of any kind. On the subject of our toddler, the windows are old and thin and tge apartment is a very busy nightlife area. It was our first time to Edinburgh, so we had no idea the nightlife was as vibrant as it is. We heard loud tourists yelling, throwing construction cones, kicking garbage cans, and whatever else from about 11pm until nearly 4am each night. Then each morning we woke up to construction workers hammering away on the sidewalk and road on both sides of the building. It was less than ideal and knowing what we know now, we'll stay somewhere else next time. If you're planning on being a drunk tourist this is the place for you.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location was great; however the unit is surrounded by construction. This was never mentioned in all of our email correspondence. Even though we were there on a weekend workers were still there working at 8:00 each morning.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Heather, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Margaret, 1-night trip