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JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • City view

Explore the area

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13 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JY
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

At this apartment you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a sitting area. A kitchen, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas.
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What's nearby

  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Victoria Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • No smoking on site
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.

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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

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed 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 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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number EH-70643-F

We should mention

  • A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate.

Property is also known as

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Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

The closest beach to JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle is Portobello Beach (5.6 km).

Does JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

No, JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

Are pets allowed at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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