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JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star apartment near Royal Mile

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A historic castle on a hill with modern buildings in the foreground.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, a red sofa, a painting, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, colorful cushions, a mounted TV, and a painting of trees.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a television.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 King's Stables Lane, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2LQ
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh apartment, you'll find Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬7 min walk

About this property

JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem

3.5-star apartment near Royal Mile
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Cable television is provided.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free wired internet

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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
Onsite 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number EH-69615-F

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Old Town Hidden Gem Edinburgh
Old Town Hidden Castle Gem Apartment
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Frequently asked questions

How close is JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem to the airport?

This apartment is 7.7 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem on Sept 5, 2026 start from CA $490, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem to the beach?

This apartment is 3.7 mi (26-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.8 mi (46-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem?

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

Is there free parking at JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem to downtown Edinburgh?

This apartment is 0.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

JOIVY Old Town Hidden Castle Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not enough toilet paper for 3 people over 3 days only two rolls Shower equipment needs a spring clean and keeps slipping down pole Otherwise ok. Only one key in locked box when we arrived- the large one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ida-Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfekt läge och fräscht boende

Liten lägenhet som passar familj med mindre barn. Väldigt centralt med gångavstånd till allt, exempelvis 5 min till Victoria Street. Ligger på en bakgata som inte ser så trevlig ut men boendet var väldigt bra och tyst område. Rekommenderas varmt!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

traymd63@gmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024