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JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment

Property class: 4

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Dining room
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • City view

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40 Calton Hill, c/o Collective, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BQ
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 9 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Andrew Square.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grassmarket - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

About this property

JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment

Guest accommodations at this apartment offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free apartment offers games.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number EH-69756-F

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

JOIVY Observatory House & Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out was that this is such a unique building with historical value, the best views and a lovely bar next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with group
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…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025