1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#37 of 174 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4658 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: 22 June 2023
Sirapa
FinlandJust the bathroom was a bit further away and the showers weren’t so clean, but that possibly could be that I used it right after another person.
Loved the pod beds, it gave so much privacy even though I shared a room with 15 others. The location is quite central, easy to walk to all the main attractions, very nice and friendly staffs. Also loved the short and sweet free walking tour.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 June 2023
Alan
ArgentinaShowers and toilets are not integrated into the rooms, so they were shared by many people. To access the hostel from the station you must take the city stairs and walk up to 5 minutes, which could be non ideal if you carry heavy suitcases, but this issue includes other hostels and hotels in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
Excellent location, just a few steps away from Waverly station. Staff were very kind. The hostel has many areas from leisure to work, indoors and outdoors. Well equipped kitchen to cook your own meals and store your food. Regarding the dorms, beds were comfy and clean, lockers were available. Cleanliness was overall pretty good. In the forms, beds and furniture have a particular design/layout, which is known as the CoDe pod. I personally was happy with this, and I could sleep very well!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Θρασυβουλος
GreeceAmazing staff, super clean spaces, and very nice common rooms. Best hostel experience I've had
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Khakicheva
NetherlandsEverything was just perfect! The location is excellent. The hostel is stylish, hipster, with a very lively energy. Guests of all ages, nationalities, wonderful atmosphere.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Elizabeth
United Kingdomit was hot and the fan didn’t really move enough air to be noticeably effective. however it was manageable. I didn’t have an issue with this but I would advise caution if you are claustrophobic (due to the heat, underground location of the dorms and the bank vault style decor)
nice design of the dorms and pods, big lockers, motion sensor soft blue lighting in the dorm that was helpful but non disruptive, clean bathrooms with hot showers, nice communal areas, excellent location, good value
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Bronwyn
AustraliaCourtroom was noisy, mainly due to the high ceiling and windows being left open to the street
Staff were super friendly. Bathrooms were clean and pods are very spacious. Communal areas kept clean and tidy
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Christopher
SwitzerlandWe loved the stay at the CoDE Pod. Very nice to have your own prison cell. You are right in the old city center.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Iman
SingaporeShared bathroom had too few toilet cubicles
Very impressed with the facilities. Solo sleeping pod was super comfortable, private and quiet i crashed straightaway. Luggage locker was very big and secure. SUPER CONVENIENT location right smack in the middle of the city centre
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Jiha
South KoreaClean and cozy room , Nice staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Tracey
United KingdomThe water filter! Took 3 Sundays to fill one bottle and people always came up behind the moment you started that journey 😅 please fix it water is important
The character of the place is very unique. Loved the central location and friendly staff. Also love love love the shower!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Yosef
SpainIn the middle of the city, nice staff, excellent atmosphere
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Claudia
SpainI liked the fully equipped kitchen and the privacy curtains on the bed. The bathrooms were clean and the experiences like tastings and walking tours were excellent.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Sharon
United KingdomPillows Easy access to left luggage room made me feel uncomfortable
Friendly Location Modern Comfortable Facilities
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Joanne
United KingdomBeds are hard
Facilities are good. Pods have USB, light, shelf and the room had air conditioning and lockers. Showers were good
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Kylie
Australiaamazing location, easy checkin and access and also were happy to store our bags for a few hours before our checkin
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Ping-hsi
United KingdomIf your pod is close to the entry door, sometimes get shocked when people walk in.
The place is really great, spent 2 nights at this hostel and had a wonderful experience. Reasonable price for a solo traveler.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Hsuani
TaiwanIt is very convenient to have an elevator.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Hsuani
TaiwanCan't do laundry with no reason.
Good place to sleep,bed hooks lots.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
A
United Arab EmiratesNothing, except the fact that I couldn't stay longer :(
A dream hostel. Very clean. Freimdly staff. Central location. More than perfect
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Emese
HungaryI did not find the bathroom clean enough.
I liked the location and everyone was very helpful there.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Julia
Brazilbeds and blankets are too small
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Amy
United KingdomIt was too noisy. Lots of signs asking for people to show respect after a certain time but prolonged noisy guests did not seem to be approached by staf, as it continued for a long period.
Bathrooms and showers were amazing. I loved the little room/pod that felt very private.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Benjamin
AustriaThe breakfast was a bit simpler than on the pictures, but still excellent value for the 6 GBP and the location is phenomenal. Facilities very new and clean
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Agnieszka
PolandIt was hot at night at pods.
Great atmosphere! Excellent location. Friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Denise
United Stateshave no comments. liked everything
convenience to city center. comfortable. staff was excellent. cost was very reasonable.
Stayed in June 2023
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