Title: JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Apartment with kitchen, steps from Edinburgh Castle ## Photo gallery for JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | 2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985638/6dd7b9d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985638/54f7be3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985638/b9ebe005.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Living room | 24-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels - JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985638/0bd9d586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables - JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985638/aeefd55c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 6.6 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi - City view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## 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) ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, high chair, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36985700/36985654/4141a6c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY Stylish Heart of Edinburgh Gem Edinburgh City Centre - 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Bed sheets fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay - 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 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 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 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 Apartment Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Edinburgh 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](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%7C55.94750%2C-3.19951&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pi7ZZaty1SktNPEEk1U6udcS0Nw=) 13 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JY #### What's nearby - Princes Street Gardens \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Military Tattoo Theatre \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Grassmarket \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Princes Street \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles #### 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 - ‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk - ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Redcoat Café - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle? ### What time is check-out at JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle? ### Where is JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## JOIVY Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Reviews 6.6 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica 19 Aug 2024 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. ##### Jessica Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Viktoria 28 Jul 2024 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9CE5E8F8D8BAE8E07C0A9769AF01E2FE091639271722168935616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4C9C22CA81AD71B7769EB13613B9F670792B481E1722168934914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0569D678F82FA3CFE66DDC6987721FBCB286AF431722168934852.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/72B192AF241F75B892708CC9A5399391EC2F32E01722168935373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Viktoria Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tammi 18 May 2023 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. ##### Tammi ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 20 Sept 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 9 Sept 2019 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Heather 14 Jul 2024 ##### Heather Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 31 Jul 2021 Liked: Communication ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret 30 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigerlily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tigerlily.h1518105.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Edinburgh-Park.h13441598.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information)