Heart of the Old Town Literally under the Castle

6.8

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Edinburgh, SCT

Grassmarket1 min walk
Edinburgh Castle7 min walk
Princes Street11 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Location:
Edinburgh's historical Old Town, In the heart of Grassmarket.
Close walking distance to all of Edinburgh's attractions.

Apartment:
Brand new & refurbished apartment literally under the castle, both bedrooms and bathrooms with an ultimate castle view.

Popular tourist sites and transport hubs:
Edinburgh Castle/Scotch Whisky Experience - 6 mins
The Usher Hall -7 mins
National Museum of Scotland/St.Giles Cathedral - 9 mins
EICC - 10 mins
Scottish National gallery - 12 mins
The Meadows - 16 mins
Edinburgh University - 17 mins
Calton Hill - 21 mins
Omni Centre/Stockbridge Market - 24 mins
Palace of Holyrood - 26 mins
Waverley Railway Station - 15 mins

The space
The flat is quite bright, and luxuriously finished with two double bedrooms and inbuilt wardrobes. It is freshly decorated in a modern contemporary style making it suitable for any guest wishing to explore Edinburgh, whilst staying somewhere homely and warm.

It also has a airy bathroom as well as a spacious open plan kitchen and living room with TV, dishwasher and washer.

This home is managed by JOIVY Scotland. From affordable 1-bed flats to grand family homes, we are proud to offer our guests a wide selection of top-quality properties across Scotland, all underpinned with hotel-standard hospitality services.
JOIVY Scotland is pleased to provide: Hotel-quality linen and towels. Bathroom essentials. Professional cleaning services.

HOUSE RULES:
JOIVY Scotland wants you to have a fantastic stay, so encourage you to see the space as a home away from home - treating it as though it is yours! There are, of course, a few things we politely ask guests to note before their arrival and throughout their stay:
- Strictly no smoking, no parties, no pets
- Dispose of rubbish appropriately
- Keep the property clean and tidy
- Whilst washing up and stripping the beds at check out would be appreciated, it is by no means expected
- Quiet hours are between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Please keep the noise down and respect other neighbours in the building
- Please remember to close all windows and doors when leaving the space
- Careful attention to the keys is extremely important. Guests are responsible for any additional costs resulting from misplaced keys or locksmith call-outs.
To ensure the safety of our current and future guests, we ask all guests to complete our online check-in form and to provide a valid form of identification.

Guest access
You will have full access to the flat throughout your stay. including free Wifi.
Other things to note
Please note - if the sofa bed is used there is an additional fee of £25 for linen. Sofa bed linen is not provided by default so please let us know if it is required.

A travel cot is available on request also - please just let us know.

The property is professionally cleaned and hotel-quality linens and towels will be provided for your stay.

Note: Freeview channels are not available and its only internet TV through guest's Amazon

JOIVY Scotland will be in touch to assist you with airport transfers and in-stay services, such as in-stay cleans, linen changes and childcare equipment.
If there is anything that has been missed out or if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch! All feedback is appreciated.

Property manager

ALTIDO Scotland

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Kitchen

Washer

Microwave

Living/Dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

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

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

This apartment is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 1 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk
Princes Street - 11 min walk
Royal Mile - 13 min walk

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
‪Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬2 min walk
‪The White Hart Inn - ‬2 min walk
‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Old Town Literally under the Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Old Town Literally under the Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Old Town Literally under the Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Old Town Literally under the Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. National Museum of Scotland and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 14 minutes.

6.8

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

3.4/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Walter G.

Jun 5, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Illusions

The location was fantastic but that was the only highlight. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, the shower was not hot enough for a decent shower, the shower leaked on the floor. the floors were uneven and noisy. At midnight the Carbon Monoxide alarm went off, it was not a battery issue. The person on the phone said take out the battery and that’s all she could do. We were unable to work the thermostat. The Linen was stained

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janelle W.

Oct 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointed in apartment location was great.

This place would be great if they refurnished it with comfortable bedding and living room furniture. We paid extra for a 6 th person that had to sleep on a very small and hard futon bed and were not left with any bedding for it. There was major construction literally right out the front door and out the back that we were not told about before booking and arriving. The refrigerators door would not stay closed and had to push a chair against it to keep it closed. If you want a place that has the cheapest furniture, beds and bedding not enough towels and construction out your front door this is the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 7, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nest heater controller is incomprehensible and difficult to use.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Callie N., St Petersburg, FL USA

Sep 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not what was expected

Very disappointed at the noise. We should have been informed that there was major construction going on in both the front and the back of the property. It woke us up extremely early (starting at 6:30 am)! We registered as a party of 5, but there was not enough towels for everyone and there was absolutely no toiletries. The beds and pillows were awful. We’ve stayed in 3 different vrbo’s on this European vacation, and this was by far the most disappointing. Not much care or thought for the traveler was put into this location. I look forward to hearing how much I will be refunded for this very uncomfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jul 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When we arrived at 3pm the flat had not been cleaned or changed the beds. There wouldn’t have been enough plates if six people were staying in the flat. The grouting in the bathroom needs a good clean/replacing. The flat itself was in a great location with plenty of restaurants and eateries close by. Great view from the bedrooms of the castle.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019