1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#37 of 172 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4659 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: 10 November 2022
Carolyn
SingaporeWould be great if the toilets were equipped with hairdryers
Very central location - walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Breakfast spread was quite plentiful. Bed was comfortable and toilets were clean.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Marley
CanadaThe bed could be longer but if you are staying in a pod you can’t really be too picky, it hardly bothered me at all. If you are under 5’7 you’ll be all good.
Amazing location, great staff, super clean, best sleep I’ve had in a hostel in a long time. great lockers, two USB ports near the bed, and a reading light and little shelf in the pod as well.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 November 2022
Alice
United Kingdomamazing location and great dorms
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 8 November 2022
Blanche
United KingdomChoice of a single room??
Breakfast is excellent value for money
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Liezl
PhilippinesComfy beds with privacy, clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Location along the Royal Mile.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Fadhil
SwedenSome facilities need more maintenance (e.g. locks in the toilet cubicle)
Central location, modern amenities, and super clean!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Joëlle
SwitzerlandIn other hostels I stayed at, there were some events where all hostel guests could join - for example going all together to a pub. I just stayed there one night, but I would have loved an event like this
Friendly staff and extraordinarily clean bathrooms, I finally had one good night's sleep due to the privacy of the pods. I never stayed in a hostel like this so I really enjoyed the experience. I also really liked the design and every room had another name. I felt everything was quite modern. Plus you're right in the heart of Edinburgh at the Royal Mile.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Julie
United StatesIt was so noisy. Even in the private rooms, there was no insulation in the walls. You could hear everything in the halls and outside. No one seems to listen to quiet hours. staff wasn’t as helpful as other hostels I’ve stayed, but weren’t rude either.
Great location, easy to find, super clean rooms.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Andsal1
United KingdomThe wooden floor, make noise every step.
Staff are nice specially the guy who check me in duty on the 30th at 5pm. Very helpful.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Anna
PolandDuring the breakfast when nobody from stuff was in the kitchen it was lack of info whats included and whats not. The stuff sometimes were more interested in themselves than the guests, but still for me general opinion is very good.
Great localisation, in the city center, close to the train station ( 10 min walking) to the bus to airport (7-8 min walking)great idea for the design of the place. Cool rooms, modern bathroom. Comfortable box-bed, with all what was neccessary to have, big locker for baggage as for hostel. No lock needed. Ive received all mandatory info before arrival, with trips offers which was great, cause I dont need to look for anything by myself. Breakfast was ok, good waffles.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Sharanya
IndiaIt was so clean and we loved the vibe! The staff was also very sweet! Would 100 percent recommend this place to our friends travelling to Edinburgh!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 November 2022
Federico
ArgentinaEverything so great, confortable rooms and beds, nice staff and definitely best location
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 November 2022
Denise
NetherlandsKinda noicy
The staff was super nice and great vibe.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Shelyna
United StatesThe building was a courthouse and jail. The hallways and rooms are dimly lit. Remember your passcode because all doors are unlocked by passcode. The bathroom was clean and could use more hooks and spaces for toiletries. The bunk beds are all connected pods and other sleepers can be heard if they knock on the side of their pod.
The location is perfect for exploring the main sites in Edinburgh. It is located right off the Royal Mile and a 3 minute walk to the castle. The bed and the bedding was very cozy, clean, and comfortable. There was ample locker space and the staff was friendly and helpful. Towels can be rented for 2 pounds and there's a large kitchen for meal prep and complimentary tea.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Jess
United KingdomI stayed at Code for 5 days and can truly say that it was one of the best 5 days of my life. The hostel was absolutely incredible as a solo traveler. As I arrived, I was treated by the most friendly staff who soon became friends. They went above and beyond to ensure you were constantly having a good time. They arranged games evenings, quiz nights and traditional Scottish dancing outings. There was even a free walking tour for all guests which was engertaining and informative. I have made some of the best memories and friends during my time there. The location was perfect and the hostel itself exceeded my expectations. I cannot recommend Code Hostels enough!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 28 October 2022
Shikha
United KingdomNothing. :)
The pod in the 8-pod dorm was really comfortable and cozy. It was quiet and really clean. The shower and bathroom was clean. The location is brilliant, everything you need to do in Edinburgh is just a 5 minute walk away! Breakfast was nice.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 28 October 2022
Eduardo
United Kingdomclean, well organised
very central, excellent just by train station
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Wei
MalaysiaExcellent location just behind St Giles Cathedral Bed is comfortable and spacious enough Staff are great and friendly
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Kelly
United KingdomWarm friendly
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Finley
United KingdomWasnt anywhere to change easily standing up
Comfy beds, cool themeing, location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Karolis
LithuaniaBathroom is small and do not recomend POD for tall people
I liked the possibility of night check in and good personel. And you can buy snacks there, breakfast is quite good.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Jura29
SwedenThat I had to leave this place after my trip to Edinburgh was finshed haha
I fell in love with Edinburgh as soon as I arrived to Scottland and this hostel is one of the main reasons why.The whole place has a really cool vibe,its modern,clean and very well organised.People working there are really nice,polite and helpfull.The free walking tour they are offering was really fun and interesting shout out to Ross for being sutch a cool tour guy! Their paid beer tour was very fun too and it takes place in an underground vault that was forgotten for decades and rediscovered by accident during the last renovations how cool is that !The hostel is right on the Royal mile close to everything you need and its very affordable to stay too.I cant say enough good things about this place.Keep up the good job guys!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Lalintip
Thailand-
great location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Laura
ItalyI liked almost everything, how it was organised, detailed and made simple. I liked lockrooms in the dorms and I loved my roommates. The staff was prepared and kind and always ready to help you.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Charlene
United KingdomThere was a mix up with payment but is being quickly fixed
The staff were so friendly. My room was very cold later at night and a member of staff kindly gave us more duvets. She is now affectionately known as the winter warmer.
Stayed in October 2022
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