1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#35 of 172 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4682 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 April 2025
Janis
United KingdomI stayed in all hostels around Edinburgh this one is the best one for sleep.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 5 April 2025
Nando
SwitzerlandPerfect location, great shower room, super lovely and friendly staff. The only thing I didn’t like was my room was in the basement and it smells a little bit, I’m sure if I was put in another room on the first or second floor, it would have been better.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Lauren
AustraliaWalls were a little thin so you could hear everyone in the laundry room
Second time staying here - this time in a private room with a shared bathroom. Room was cosy and private - bed was comfortable with power and USB charging points available. Towels were provided in the private room. Bathroom was shared, but was clean and accessible. Great staff - very easy check in process. Paint and sip activity was also fun
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Jordan
CanadaPods were cute and clean. Can get a bit warm at night but solved by opening the curtains a bit. Facilities were great, bathrooms were the best of any hostel I've stayed in. Staff are friendly and there's free walking tours and evening activities. Really great location, I was pretty much able to walk to anything I wanted.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Francesca
ItalySuper clean, and super location!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Pamela
United KingdomNo kitchen facilities while renovations are under way , none were offered in the booking info so not a problem . Will be even better when the work is completed .
Brilliant location , very central . All staff were welcoming and friendly . I went to an event in the evening but there appears to be some sort of activity on offer in the bar area every day. Porridge for breakfast was very good . Excellent attention to detail in. every area , even enough hooks to hang everything in the shower !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Heather
United KingdomI had a small issue following checking in but when raised to staff was sorted immediately
Good location, really friendly staff, storage for bags after checkout and nice, clean rooms and bathrooms
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Cemil
TurkeyFirst of all, the location is very good, the concept of the hostel is a bit unusual but I liked it, it was very nice to have both a hostel and a cafe together, the cleanliness is sufficient, the staff is very helpful, if you are thinking of staying, do not hesitate.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Mark
IrelandNice gaf
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Kwai
United KingdomExcellent Hostel, Definitely back again
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Lucie
France- The new restaurant seems to need to figure out a more efficient training system for its young staff: I had to repeat my order three times to a waiter, it took +15 min to get breakfast several of the days I was there, and the order was wrong a few times. I stopped trying to have breakfast there after a couple of days. - The bathroom (showers) could use a little bit more cleaning on the ground floor.
- I've stayed here a few times, as it has an excellent location, friendly atmosphere, and it feels safe for a place that sees so many people come and go. - Considering it is a capsule-style hotel, it is comfortable. You'll still probably get woken up by your neighbours if you're a bit of a light sleeper, but everything is done to try and make you as comfortable as possible.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Olena
United KingdomIt was perfect stay in an amazing location. Leave your luggage for couple hours it’s a great bonus. I love that place and probably will stay there on my next trip.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Petra
Czech RepublicLocation is superb and staff is helpful and nice. All spaces are clean and beds are comfortable. Minus is always the people you share room with, in case they do not respect the others, sleeping can get quite challenging.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Noah
NetherlandsNot really a place to get some silent time on your own, but it's a hostel so you get what you get! :)
Location was spectacularly central, right next to basically all major sights. Friendly, helpful staff and clean rooms and bathrooms. General easy atmosphere
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Lauren
AustraliaShower pressure wasn’t the strongest.
Loved this hostel. The pods were comfortable and private. The locker was big enough to fit a suitcase and a backpack. There was also a little cubby for shoes and hooks in the room for jackets/costs. Charging pods in the pods, as well as a rail, hook and shelf. The bathrooms were large and clean. Shower pressure wasn’t overly strong, but did the job. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The café downstairs was nice and guests were offered a discount. Great location - so close to everything. There was a lift and they offered luggage storage. Room access was with a code which was helpful - didn’t need to remember to bring a key with you
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Rory
NetherlandsWhen cleaning the room, the chair and other things one the floor were piled on the bed. Felt a little unhygienic.
The staff were really friendly, chatty, and helpful. Not in an overbearing way. The restaurant discount (if you're staying at the location) was a nice touch. Fun theme to the place. Amazingly located.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Courtney
United KingdomSlightly thicker curtains at the end of the pod beds would be great for light sensitive sleepers
Friendly staff, smooth check in process Comfy bed and the pod gave privacy and some quiet
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Girish
United KingdomEverything was good about the place.
Beautiful place, right in the city centre, very hygienic, excellent staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Itana
IrelandThe individual and private pods. Good illustration and quiete. I’d just like to have a big mirror somewhere, maybe next to shower area, so I could see my outfit before I go out.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Ieva
LatviaI liked everything
Location, cleanliness, polite staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Petra
Czech RepublicBeds are comfortable and staff is very friendly. Location is really amazing.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Henrietta
AustraliaIt seemed a bit overpriced for a hostel stay. The room itself was quite small and the locker pretty small too.
Had your own separate pod to sleep in with a curtain. Location was great.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Ghielyn
MaltaWifi, there is no wifi in the dorm. i have to stay at the hallway to connect. Good thing there is chairs and table, but would be better if wifi is working on the dorm
Location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Alban
FranceWelcoming staff. Amazing location. Modern.
Stayed in February 2025
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