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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Dining
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magnificent Apartment Overlooking St Giles

Summary:
JOIVY is delighted to welcome you to this beautiful 3-bed flat, conveniently located in Edinburgh's heart, a culturally vibrant area just a stone's throw from the famous Royal Mile. Highlights nearby include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Edinburgh Waverley, the closest train station, is a 6-minute walk and it will provide easy transport links. The property consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an inviting living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. Essentials are provided.

The Space:
This modern and inviting 3-bed flat has all the necessary amenities to ensure maximum comfort throughout your stay. It is furnished to the highest standards, so there is no doubt that a group of six will enjoy their time in Edinburgh to the fullest!

Essentials, linens, towels, and WiFi are provided.

LIVING ROOM, DINING & KITCHEN:
The bright and welcoming living room will be your favourite place to relax and unwind after a long day of travelling. You will find a comfy sofa, coffee table, and a flat-screen TV to keep you entertained.

The fully equipped kitchen has all the necessary equipment, including a fridge, oven, hob, dishwasher, French press, kettle, and toaster.

Share a delicious, homemade meal with your dearest ones at the dining table.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS:
Each of the three bedrooms is fitted with a soft-comfy queen bed.

There are two bathrooms at your disposal. The first bathroom has a shower, and the second is complete with a bathtub.

Laundry and Extra Appliances
The property is also equipped with an iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine for your convenience.
This home is managed by JOIVY. We are proud to host our guests in a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe. JOIVY is pleased to offer hotel-standard hospitality services and provide hotel-quality linens, towels, bathroom essentials, and professional cleaning services.

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire apartment.
The property is located on the second floor, and no lift is available.
There are 40 steps to the property.
Check-in Information:
Guests are free to check in on their own with a self-check-in system.

The Neighborhood:
JOIVY's property is nicely nestled in Edinburgh's heart, a culturally vibrant area just a stone's throw from the famous Royal Mile and The Real Mary King's Close. There are also plenty of museums and spacious green parks such as Holyrood Park and the Museum of Edinburgh.

Enjoy an eclectic variety of independent shops, restaurants, and bars. It's also a popular place to see Lawnmarket, where you can explore a variety of specialised cloth and linen shops.

Landmarks/Main attractions
St Giles' Cathedral: 1-minute walk
The Royal Mile: 1-minute walk
Advocates Close: 1-minute walk
The Real Mary King's Close: 1- minute walk
Mercat Cross, High St: 1-minute walk
Lawnmarket: 1- minute walk
Museum on the Mound: 2-minute walk
The Edinburgh Dungeon: 4-minute walk
Edinburgh Castle: 4-minute walk
Princes Street Gardens: 5-minute walk
Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens: 7-minute walk
Museum of Edinburgh: 11-minute walk
Calton Hill: 12-minute walk
Holyrood Park: 16-minute walk
The Queen's Gallery: 17-minute walk

Restaurants
Cafe Andaluz Old Town: 3-minute walk
375 Byres Rd: 4-minute walk
Vittoria on the Bridge: 4-minute walk
Nando's Edinburgh: 4-minute walk
Bread Meats Bread Edinburgh: 5-minute walk
Brewhemia: 6-minute walk

Bars
Deacon Brodies Tavern: 1-minute walk
Cafe on the Mound: 3-minute walk
The Colonnades at the Signet Library: 3-minute walk
The Doric: 4-minute walk
The Tron: 4-minute walk
Department Of Magic: 5-minute walk
The Banshee Labyrinth: 6-minute walk
The Three Sisters: 7-minute walk
The Booking Office: 8-minute walk

Supermarkets
Sainsbury's Local: 6-minute walk

Getting Around:
The nearest bus stop is Lawnmarket, just a 2-minute walk from the accommodation.

Edinburgh Waverley is the closest train station within a 6-minute walk.

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, a 45-minute train ride away.

Other Things to Note:
*Please note the property is fitted with a noise-detection device.

Interaction with Guests:
JOIVY 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 anything has been missed or if you have any questions, please let us know! All feedback is appreciated.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

JOIVY wants you to have a fantastic stay, and we encourage you to see the space as a home away from home—treating it as though it is yours! There a...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Magnificent Apartment Overlooking St Giles Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of the apartment was spot on for our group of 3 couples. We loved stepping straight into the street with bars and restaurants literally on our doorstep. There was a fair amount of street noise but we expected that given its location.The apartment itself is spacious and well laid out. It was exceptionally clean & well equipped. However, we had an issue with the hot water. I contacted our host on 2 occasions to explain there was no hot water. I was told to hit the ‘boost’ button. This allowed 6 of us to have just a 2 minute shower at the beginning of the day. This is totally not acceptable. We had a plumber in our group who confirmed that only half the boiler was working and that the element had broken. I then read some reviews that go back as far as July stating a group of ladies had the same issues then. If we had known that we was paying over 1700 for an apartment that didn’t have sufficient hot water then we wouldn’t have booked it. We also agree with previous occupants that there are not enough outlets for appliances near mirrors in bedrooms. We also had a problem with the WiFi not working consistently. Overall the apartment is perfectly located & laid out but I wouldn’t recommend because of the water issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Highly recommend this apartment as it is very spacious and well maintained 3BR right in the heart of the Old Town. Communication with the host company was outstanding- super easy Check in/out process!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not know until 10 pm the first night that there was no hot water for showering. We found a switch at the hot water tank that seemed to help with one quick shower only. The next morning someone couldn’t shower because the water was way too hot and the tub did not drain. A repairman eventually came and explained the hot water tank was old and was going to be replaced in November. He said we would have to spread out our water usage because the tank was not big enough to provide enough hot water . Not great for four people !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great. Could not have been better. We didn’t have reliable hot water the whole time we were there. 3 hot showers total in 4 nights for 5 women. We did communicate with the host. We were told it was fixed. Still cold water. Scotland cold water. If we had had hot water for bathing the trip would have been perfect. The other thing was, no outlets near mirrors for getting ready.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Location could not be more central. Very spacious modern flat, our family of 5 had lots of room during our 3 night stay. Wonderful view of St.. Giles Cathedral. Host very responsive. Took us Americans a while to figure out how to get hot water—you have to turn on a switch in the utility closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haidee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay right in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. Amazing views of St. Giles Cathedral from our kitchen, family room and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. The shortbread biscuits, coffee and tea supplied made us feel welcome, and it was nice to have a washer and drying rack. Joivy management company was easy to communicate with. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is spacious, well located on the Royal Mile! Had some questions and property manager was very quick to respond. Would recommend this location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location.. truly can’t beat it if you’re wanting to see the sites in Edinburgh. Place is nice and was very clean. Check-in was great. The major downside to this place is the hot water situation. You can only get about one good shower before the hot water is gone. With a place that sleeps 6 people, this is a pretty big inconvenience. The only other very minor gripe is that there is a washing machine but no dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh short stay

Property is perfect location in Old Town. Three nice size bedrooms with one on suite full bath and another full bath. Separate living room provided ample space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elena m., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Old town location

Great location for pure old town experience. Beautiful views and lots of food and coffee nearby. Easy and quick to get to everything. Hosts were easy to communicate with. Wish the pillows were a bit more substantial. We didn’t have a problem with noise because we brought a white noise machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location, great apartment, beautiful city, and awesome experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korea C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We really enjoyed the place, great location and completely clean and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Town, Edinburgh

This is a fantastic property on the Royal Mile to explore Old Town from. Not only is it lovely and well-maintained, with all the comforts of home, it's also a terrific location for walking to much of what you'd hope to see in the Old Town - museums, the Castle, pubs, shopping, and excellent restaurants. St. Giles Cathedral is directly across the street with a magnificent view of the lightedspire in the evening, and we had a front row seat to Parade Day activities from our windows. Access to the flat via code is simple and straightforward, and the two flights of stairs to reach the apartment were not a hardship for us senior citizens. There was plenty of comfortable space for our group of four to spread out in, and the bathrooms are roomy and updated. The kitchen is well-equipped, and especially handy is the washing machine. I would highly recommend this location for exploring Edinburgh's Old Town. The only minor issue was that upon arriving, we found that there was no hairdryer as listed among the amenities. When I reached out to management to inquire about getting one, I never heard back. Luckily, there is a Boots around the corner where an inexpensive hairdryer saved the day! Again, this is a wonderful apartment, and we'd happily stay here on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

This apartment was very clean and extremely comfortable. The location was as advertised- right across from St Giles cathedral. It is very close to the Edinburgh Castle, University of Edinburgh, and the Real Mary King's Close. It is short walk down the Royal Mile to the Edinburgh Palace. The host was very responsive and helpful. I would suggest updating the interior photos on the VRBO website. The walls in the apartment have been painted and are now bright yellow and turquoise. We highly recommend this partment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location!

Right in the middle of the Royal Mile with easy access to all the sites - the Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street etc. Lots of eateries and coffee shops nearby and a beautiful view of St Giles Cathedral. The only negative would be that you can hear some street noice but once we closed the curtains to retire for the night it blocked the noise and we were able to sleep comfortably. It truly was a beautiful place and we definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

Clean and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location excellent property

Great place to stay and excellent location. The property management team were extremely responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Huntington Beach

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh! I recently had the pleasure of staying at this apartment hotel during my trip to Edinburgh, and it was an experience beyond compare. Nestled right in front of St Giles Cathedral, the hotel's location is unbeatable, centrally located within walking distance to many attractions and the famous Edinburgh Castle. Absolutely loved it! The apartment was immaculate and nicely furnished. The spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedroom made it feel like a home away from home. The large windows provided stunning views of the cathedral. Truly dreamy. Staying here was an unforgettable experience. The perfect blend of location and comfort made our trip to Edinburgh truly special. I highly recommend this apartment hotel to anyone visiting the city! Can't wait to stay here once again upon our return !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison K., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in an amazing location!

I stayed a few nights at this apartment with my partner and another couple when visiting Edinburgh for the first time. The location was fantastic. The place is very walkable from the train station, Old Town, and many of the must-see sights in the area. The Altido team was also very communicative and easy to reach. We had no issues finding the apartment or checking in. We'd love to stay here again on our next trip to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view in the middle of the old town

We had a great time. Staying a frew steps away from Victoria Street and Edinburgh Castel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025