Title: JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1100&destination=Edinburgh%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=87704669&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment ## Photo gallery for JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment ![View from property - JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87710000/87704700/87704669/4e4042b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87710000/87704700/87704669/433c1bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87710000/87704700/87704669/437d739b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room - JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87710000/87704700/87704669/56b0655f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87710000/87704700/87704669/1b8c093c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - City view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Superior 2 Bed Apartment with Balcony | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35520000/35514200/35514145/77b95c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence Old Town Edinburgh - 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### 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: - A damage deposit of GBP 250 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number EH-69756-F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Joivy Observatory House & Altido Observatory House Apartment JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Apartment JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Edinburgh JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Apartment Edinburgh ## About the area Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Apartments in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Apartments.d6069845-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95411%2C-3.18527&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CwiILGuSzoCe8XKXzMYEPiu7AIk=) 40 Calton Hill, c/o Collective, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BQ ### What's nearby - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grassmarket 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 6 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop 7 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - Wingstop 5 min walk - Society Bar & Kitchen 3 min walk - John Lewis Cafe 3 min walk - The Place To Eat 4 min walk - Salerno Pizza 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment? ### What time is check-in at JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment? ### What time is check-out at JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment? ### Where is JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Vanita 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication What stood out was that this is such a unique building with historical value, the best views and a lovely bar next door! ##### Vanita Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beds were very comfortable. Coffee shop next door for morning coffee was helpful. You are literally right in the middle of the national monument on the top of the city - faulting during the day with tourists everywhere but Heaven at night when the crowds disappear. My only complaint was the communication. We had just arrived in Edinburgh and had no idea where to go. The host said there was a spot right out front to temporarily unload our stuff but gave us no other details. The whole process was very stressful. When I texted the same number after check in I never got a response. I ended up emailing Joivy and got a response the next day. If you are familiar with the area and the house, it wouldn’t have been a problem but we were driving in for the very first time and GPS just took us to a wall at the base of the hill… ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0b5e19f8-bd73-4327-8f07-99c339ab4868-1753709774708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7b740e5e-f686-490c-a17d-03658b8128a6-1753709778071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ryan Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a property unlike any other. It was so special and made the whole trip! We felt so special staying here and the views of the city are unparalleled! The cafe next door made for easy coffee in the mornings and cocktails at night. Everyone we met that realized we were staying there were amazed. I cannot recommend it enough! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f33072f6-3dc3-4974-a161-97dee4e3bb96-1754495054959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fa38d048-8a9e-4d37-8431-0e4147ada0c5-1754495055365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c8d2a2c5-6b6a-40bf-ab32-f9f2fbf318a7-1754495061563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b57982f3-efca-426d-9b0b-bd667fe72c68-1754495060190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shelley Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Princes Street Party Palace Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Princes-Street-Party-Palace-Edinburgh.h17520400.Hotel-Information) > - [The Roseate Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Roseate-Edinburgh.h1381332.Hotel-Information) > - [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Beaverbank-Place-Campus-Residence.h6915060.Hotel-Information) > - [The Resident Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Resident-Edinburgh.h100619545.Hotel-Information) > - [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h7734202.Hotel-Information) > - [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > - [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > - [Point A Edinburgh Haymarket ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > - [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) > - [Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Shrubhill.h12691487.Hotel-Information) > - [Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Garner-Edinburgh-Haymarket-By-IHG.h5589159.Hotel-Information) > - [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > - [The Rutland Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Rutland-Hotel-Apartments.h2942183.Hotel-Information) > - [Tynecastle Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tynecastle-Park-Hotel.h99931255.Hotel-Information) > - [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > - [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > - [Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-The-Hilcroft-Hotel-West-Lothian.h1504.Hotel-Information) > - [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Edinburgh Murrayfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Edinburgh-Murrayfield.h579949.Hotel-Information) > - [Grove House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Grove-House-Hotel.h662253.Hotel-Information) > - [Goblin Ha'](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Goblin-Ha.h9843141.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > - [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-West.h13364.Hotel-Information) > - [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > - [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > - [Apex Haymarket Station Apartment](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Haymarket-Station-Apartment.h70393771.Hotel-Information) > - [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) > - [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > - [Quartermile serviced apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quartermile-Serviced-Apartments.h74811613.Hotel-Information) ---