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JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only

3.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse connected to a railway/underground station in Edinburgh with free breakfast

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Standard Studio | Living area
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Standard Studio | Living area
Standard Studio | Living area
Standard Studio | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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125a Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9QG
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Studio

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only places you in the centre of Edinburgh, connected to a railway/underground station and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Grassmarket and Princes Street. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a garden and a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Tollcross guest house include Edinburgh Castle and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 10 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books N’ Cup Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maki & Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loudons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Raging Bull - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only

Adults-only guesthouse connected to a railway/underground station in Edinburgh with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 250 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only offers 250 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Languages

English

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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 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

ALTIDO at VITA Edinburgh
Joivy At Vita Fountainbridge
JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only Edinburgh
JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only Guesthouse
Vita Edinburgh Superb Studio in City Centre Adults only
JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only?

JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only?

The closest beach to JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only is Portobello Beach (6.2 km).

Is JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only family-friendly?

No, JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only is an adults-only property.

Does JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only?

No, JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only?

No, pets are not allowed.

JOIVY at VITA Fountainbridge - Adults only Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
5 stars in terms of value for money. The beds, the mattresses, and the frequency of room cleaning could be improved, but other than that, it's pretty good and quiet place to stay at.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good value compared to some of the other hotels in the area. It is a student dormitory that is turned into a pop up hotel in the summer. The name of the hotel does not appear anywhere so travels should just look for the Vita building. The ground floor lounge and breakfast areas are fantastic. The studio rooms are modern and clean with good amenities including a small kitchen. The biggest downside is there is no ventilation and the small window does little to help so my room was very warm. I ended up solving the problem by purchasing a fan during my stay which was then fine. They should really furnish all of the rooms with fans. Housekeeping is not as good as a hotel as it seems to only happen on certain days and my room was never cleaned in 3 days. Otherwise, this is a good value and does fine for a stay as long as one doesn't need a full feature hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing place to stay. Beautiful room, friendly staff and the location was perfect, just a 17 minute walk to the royal mile. Highly recommend 👌.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid if you want comfort

We arrived at the 'hotel' checked in at 5 p.m. we were given the room card, on arrival at the room, the card did not open the door. We asked a room service person to let us in, the bed was bare, no bed clothes, no kettle, no chair, I spoke to reception, after a lot of messing around the door entry was fixed, the bed was made, I had to request a kettle a second time, the kettle arrived and tea bags and coffee sachets were just dumped in the kitchen area. The bed was very uncomfortable, no chair was provided during the stay. Breakfast comprised of cooked meats and boiled eggs, bread was provided but the toasters were not up to scratch, the bread had to be toasted 3 times to get any colour on it, this left it dry and rubbery, the rolls were stale, very poor. Access to the reception area was via the room key at the entrance, this was hit and miss, working when it felt like. This place is student accommodation, and is very basic, it is not advertised as such. Doors are heavy and are continually banging during the day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, good sized room. Good location. Basic breakfast but plenty of local places - Loudon opposite excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sebastian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mathilde Bu

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aron

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotell for de som ikke er opptatt av orden/ komfor

Hotellet virker til å være drevet av studenter, selv om de fleste var hyggelig og imøtekommende så var det naturlig nok store mangler på organisering og kompetanse, eksempelvis rundt frokosten som bare var kaos og det var tomt for det meste hele tiden. Rommet virket til å være ok vasket den ene dagen noen hadde vært innom, men sengetøyet var flekkete og man måtte be om nytt. Ellers var sengen totalt forferdelig, ekstremt hard og liten selv om det var dobbelseng var det ikke plass til 2 voksne mennesker.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haakon Hoksroed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Es handelt sich um ein Apartment-Haus für Studenten. Die Aussstattung der Küchenzeile ist spartanisch, 1Pfanne, 1 Topf, ein bisschen Geschirr und Besteck, ein Toaster und ein Wasserkocher. Alles war mit einem Schmierfilm überzogen. Lappen oder Abtrockentücher gibt’s nicht, aber in den Check out-Richtlinien steht, dass man am letzten Tag alles abwaschen soll. Es gibt einen Mülleimer, der mitten im Zimmer steht. Im Bad gibt’s keinen Papierkorb. Das Apartement wird nicht gesäubert. Das Frühstück ist sehr einfach und obwohl es bis 10.00 Uhr geht, ist schon lange vorher kaum noch was da. Aufgefüllt wird nur Brot. Auch einen Platz zu finden ist schwierig. Ich habe die Interkunfz nur wegen der Nähe zum Castle gebucht. Sie war völlig überteuert für das, was man bekommt. Ich rate ab.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Zimmer war nicht sauber. Frühstück keine Abwechslung . Kein Room Service. Wasserschäden an den Decken. Fenster und Türen undicht
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kjell Einar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamoon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Studentenhotel ist kein Hotel

Wer ein Hotel erwartet, wird verärgert sein. Zu recht! Denn so wird das Hotel im Internet angepriesen...Der Service war lau, das Bett zu klein für Zwei, das Frühstück ziemlich mies...nasses Geschirr, harte Brötchen, nach 1 Stunde Frühstückszeit war vieles leer und wurde auch nicht aufgefüllt, keine Eier, viel zu wenig Konfitüre, keine Auswahl an Obst (nur Körbe voll Äpfel), zu wenige Sitzplätze, die Tische wurden in der ganzen Frühstückszeit nicht einmal abgewischt....und nebendran die Waschmaschinen, vor denen die dreckige Wäsche lag...für uns nicht wieder...habe etwas besseres erwartet, war aber zu all den noch teureren Hotels die einzige Alternative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024