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JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

3.5 star property
Apartment with kitchen, steps from Edinburgh Castle

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
View from property
Private kitchen
Point of interest

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • City view

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

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Edinburgh Castle
This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment features a kitchen with a dishwasher, plus a washing machine and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include free WiFi, a sitting area and an electric kettle.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 is professionally cleaned
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate

Property is 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

About the area

Map
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
  • George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

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 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tammi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019