Title: Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859400/31859355/d9eee3a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859400/31859355/661c1aa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859400/31859355/5ecec9c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859400/31859355/177e74b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859400/31859355/b93dca8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh, this flat is a haven for art lovers and those seeking inspiration. With eclectic art pieces collected from around the world, large windows offering unbeatable views of The Royal Mile, and authentic shutters reclaimed from an old church, you'll feel like a local. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile Summary: ✔ Charming 2-bedroom flat, nicely located in the old town, has everything you need ✔ 2 bedrooms ✔ 1 bathroom ✔ Well-equipped kitchen ✔ 4-minute walk to Museum of Edinburgh ✔ Next to Royal Mile ✔ Edinburgh Waverley: 5-minute walk ✔ An extensive area guide is provided, and we are available 24/7 ✔ Essentials, linens, towels, and WiFi are provided The Space: ⭐2 bedrooms — The master bedroom is furnished with a double bed, and the second is fitted with a single bed. One of the sofas in the living room converts into a single sofa bed. ⭐ 1 bathroom — The bathroom is fitted with an enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink. ⭐ A comfy living room with a flat-screen/smart TV ⭐ A fully equipped kitchen & dining area suitable for up to 4 guests Guest Access: ●Guests will have access to the entire apartment. ●The property is located on the second floor, and there are 36 steps to the flat. ●The property is in a historical building with no lift available, but there is only one flight of round, slightly steep stairs. Check-in Information: For your check-in, you will need to collect your keys from our office at 14-16 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT This home is managed by JOIVY. We’re 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. The Neighborhood: There is no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh's old town—a striking castle, beautiful architecture, spooky tours, traditional and delicious Scottish food, and a variety of whisky. In addition, the surrounding area offers a wide range of fun-filled activities to enjoy throughout your stay, along with restaurants, bars and cafes. Within walking distance, you can explore some of the city's top attractions, including the Royal Mile, the Museum of Edinburgh, the National Museum of Scotland and St Giles' Cathedral. If fashion is your passion, visit the latest shopping mall, St James Quarter, a short 11-minute walk from the property. You will find major department stores, fashion shops and cafes, with an NCP car park nearby. Getting Around: ●There is no free parking available. ●A short 3-minute stroll will take you to the nearest bus stop, Viewcraig Gardens, and the closest train station, Edinburgh Waverley, is a short 5-minute walk. ✈ Nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport: 26-minute taxi ride Other Things to Note: ∗Please note that а refundable damage deposit of £250 is mandatory and should be paid via card and before check-in. We inspect the property after you check out; if there is no damage, we refund the deposit within 2 days via bank transfer. \*If you need a travel cot or sofa bed linens, please let us know in advance or add this to your reservation from your dedicated boarding pass for an additional fee. ∗Please note that JOIVY is not responsible or liable for any lost, misplaced or stolen items during guest stays. \*Pets are welcome, but please inform us in the initial inquiry stage. An additional charge of £130 will apply. ⚡ In light of the current situation, we kindly ask our guests to consume electricity and gas mindfully. Please note we will add an additional charge for excessive energy usage. Interaction with Guests: JOIVY will be in touch to assist you with many extra services, such as airport transfers, in-stay cleans, and childcare equipment. If you have any questions before or during your stay, we’re here for you 24/7. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### 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 this property as a home away from home. There are, however, a few points we p... ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: The property is not suitable for infants and ch... ### Events No events 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 This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number EH-70662-F ### Property is also known as Gem Apartment Great City Views One Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4 Old Town Gem Great City Views One Bedroom Sleeps 4 Gem Great City Views One Bedroom Sleeps 4 Old Town Gem Apartment Great City Views Gem Apartment Great City Views Old Town Gem Great City Views Gem Great City Views Apartment Old Town Gem - Apartment With Great City Views Old Town Gem - Apartment With Great City Views Edinburgh Old Town Gem Great City Views Storm House. Iconic Home on the Royal Mile 6633b7062f01620010305d88 ## About the area Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Apartments in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Apartments.d6069845-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C55.95056%2C-3.18404&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A9EZZQzjMs_KSkDavfMzZR-IS_w=) edinburgh, Scotland ### What's nearby - Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The World's End - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬1 min walk - ‪Cappuccino - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile, Princes Street, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Iconic Colorful Home on the Royal Mile Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short trip to Edinburgh Full of character- very good location ##### Kim M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JM G. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In the heart of Edinburgh We loved the location of the property as it was close to The Royal Mile, restaurants and stores. Sitting in the nook of the kitchen, it is so easy to gaze at what is happening on The Mile and listen to the bagpipes. It is a lovely decorated and spacious flat. We were very comfortable and would highly recommend it for all these reasons and more. ##### JM G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey M. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breakaway A few nights away from the mundane First time at Edingburgh xmas market Location was amazing right at the centre of the royal mile Within walking distance of everything edingburgh has to offer Quirky apartment … stairs were a bit of a killer when you’ve walked all day lol , but we can’t say enough how great our stay was here it had everything you need Great short break away ##### Stacey M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan M. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The location was amazing, right near the Royal Mile! Very cozy and inviting. It is on the main street by bars and restaurants so the street noise can be loud, but ear plugs and/or and sound machine helped cancel some of the noise out. Loved our stay and would stay again!! ##### Morgan M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty L. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bumpy beginning but excellent stay! Be had some problems when we first arrived but the staff was so helpful and immediately took care of everything. The location is exceptional, just steps away from the Royal Mile. One thing to be aware of when renting in this area of the city is that the buildings are very old and there are no elevators. We did not mind the steps and enjoyed our stay immensely. ##### Betty L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randal A. Dec 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Perfect location halfway up the Royal mile, nearly equidistant to Edinburgh Castle And Holyrood. This flat is bright and pretty, but it is old. Old! If you don’t appreciate old buildings don’t stay here. Also, it is totally unsuitable for anyone with even the mildest of mobility issues due to the winding staircase required to access it. I love old buildings and enjoyed staying here very much. ##### Randal A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really great apartment (the photos don't do it justice!) My first impression at the place was that the pictures don't do it justice. Noise at night is a problem given the location, but they were clear about this up front and provided ear plugs that worked well. Would have been nice to have 2 sets of keys and regular TV channels in addition to Netflix/streaming services, but I'm nitpicking here. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ken C. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the Royal Mile The apartment was comfortable and spacious. It is actually up 2 flights of stairs. It was a great location as far as accessibility to the most popular sites. Altido was very helpful and very responsive to all my requests. The only issue we had with this apartment was the noise. The windows are old and all the street noise comes through at all hours. Bring ear plugs. I understand that the noise comes with the location, just be prepared. ##### Ken C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carol B. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Great location but flat needs freshening up Check-in process was not great and we were put into the wrong flat then had to come back later to move into the correct flat which made us late for our show. The flat is quite shabby and needs freshening up and cleaning. The shower drain was blocked which made it very messy and unhygienic in the bathroom. The settee is badly stained and doesn’t look clean. ##### Carol B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa T., San Antonio, TX May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great central location This flat is exactly like the pictures. It is cool and funky and in a great location. It is in the city center and street noise can be heard, but there are ear plugs provided and was not a problem for our visit. The two big issues for our visit was the lack of cutlery (only steak knives and serving spoons, no spoons or forks) and the quality of the beds. The bed in the one and only real bedroom was quite small for 2 adults and not very comfortable. The twin bed in the lounge area was awful with springs that could be felt sitting and laying in bed. If those issues would be addressed, this would be a great 5 star flat. ##### Melissa T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022