With a stay at this apartment in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Princes Street.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
The Scotch Whisky Experience - 5 min walk
Cold Town House - 1 min walk
Beehive Inn - 1 min walk
The Last Drop - 2 min walk
La Barantine - 4 min walk
About this property
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. A flat-screen television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washer/dryer, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Laundry
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
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)
General
Housekeeping (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the 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.
Optional extras
Housekeeping fee: GBP 39 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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 is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number EH-70685-F
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
The Wee Palace by the Castle
Joivy The Wee By The Edinburgh
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle Apartment
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle Edinburgh
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle Apartment Edinburgh
JOIVY The Wee Palace by the Castle Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brian
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place opposite the castle.
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect location. Quiet, clean and very comfortable. Not a problem for us but is up 6 short flights of stairs.