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# JOIVY Observatory Apartment

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, JOIVY Observatory Apartment has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- City view

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### JOIVY Observatory Apartment

This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like an electric kettle and a dishwasher, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio. 

Guest accommodations at this apartment offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 

## 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

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Patio

### Work spaces

- Laptop workspace

### 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)

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## 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

### 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

Altido Observatory Apartment

JOIVY Observatory Apartment Apartment

JOIVY Observatory Apartment Edinburgh

JOIVY Observatory Apartment Apartment Edinburgh

## About the area

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. 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. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845)

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40 Calton Hill, c/o Collective, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BQ

### What's nearby

- ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Princes Street  
1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Royal Mile  
4 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![St. Giles\\\' Cathedral showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501013/1398c98d-72cb-4d89-a51d-bf0d73ab678e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
St. Giles' Cathedral  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Grassmarket  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Edinburgh Castle  
14 min walk \- 1.2 km

### Getting around

- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)  
6 min walk
- St Andrew Square Tram Stop  
7 min walk
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)  
44 min drive

### Restaurants

- Wingstop  
5 min walk
- Society Bar & Kitchen  
3 min walk
- The Place To Eat  
5 min walk
- Starbucks  
4 min walk
- John Lewis Cafe  
3 min walk

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