1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#36 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4657 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: 19 June 2024
Kwok
Hong KongThe locker can be larger so that can put a luggage and bag
Independent sleeping area and wifi provided. Clean and big washroom
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Jordan
AustraliaThe only issue was that the communal areas were divided into 2 - one is a public bar/cafe and the other a guest kitchen. They had limited space at busy periods during the day and you are not allowed to eat in your room, so this made it a bit tricky sometimes to find somewhere to chill.
This is probably the best youth hostel I have stayed at, such a novel idea with the pods which provides both privacy (as if you have your very own room) and also means if anyone comes in late or is sick, you are not disturbed. Best shower I had my entire trip! Nice idea to make the bathroom floors black - makes it look clean. Excellent location, walking distance to everything. Finally a youth hostel that has enough lockers for every bed! Surprisingly this is not common.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Anna
GermanyDue to the Tailor Swift concert was the price extremely high.
Location, pod, facilities, very friendly staff. Great and not expensive breakfast options. Porridge and waffles with many toppings
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Xiaohui
CanadaHope there will be more sitting area
The location is great!The room and pod are very clean. Staffs are very helpful. There is a kitchen for preparing food.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Joerg
GermanyThere is not much to complain here. Only a few more cozy couches or chairs in the reception/ lounge area would be nice.
Interesting location, something new. Took some getting used to with the code etc, but a good concept.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Mason
United StatesOnly complaint is that the laundry needs a better system or some way to reserve them. My entire stay it was busy and I ended up waiting an hour so I could use it before moving onto my next destination. It’s very nice having that resource but needs to have a better system.
I stayed in the 14 person hostel and The Court is a perfect hostel visit. The facilities are very up to date and clean along with the staff being incredibly helpful and kind. Highly recommended for traveling on a budget!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Ruiting
ChinaThe windows are high and small since these were jail cells and they do not provide free milk and coffee powder (or I didn't notice), but they do provide free tea bags. It's a bit high price for a hostel but I understand.
The location is central, just IN the Royal Mile, and the beds have curtains which is a plus for the room The bathroom is clean and has better facilities than the hostels I stayed at, so I guess these are the reasons that it charges more than the other ones as well.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Christina
United KingdomMattress wasn't the comfiest
Excellent breakfast, very helpful staff, cosy private pods
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Pablo
United KingdomThe pod's mattress is not very comfortable and there was a constant humming noise (ventilation or something) that was quite annoying.
Clean, very nice staff and overall ambience. Very central and very good price
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Brooke
United Statesn/a
clean, close to many things and comfortable w good ac and heating
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Erika
United StatesThe prices were very expensive due to the Taylor Swift concert
The staff was lovely, very clean and great location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
De
ParaguayDon´t have chargers for cellphones (only by usb) It needs at least USB C connection
The cleanliness, comfort
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Sarah-afia
United KingdomI pre-booked a night for Taylor swift weekend.. I paid 35 which I felt was okay. I checked right before and they were price gouging for 197 for the same bed... I personally find that super tacky. I get price surging but that was pretty ridiculous imo.
perfect location, super clean. pods felt nice and private. usb only chargers in there so just bare that in mind! Own wee lights in the pod if you need to get up early. Code system works well. Lockers in the room were pretty big too; would easily fit a large backpack/carry on.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Calixte
FranceShowers were not really clean, it's not necessarily the staff's fault because people are not respectful and don't clean after themselves but is a bit repulsing to enter a shower and see bunch of hair on the floor and the walls
Well equipped, nice location, nice staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
David
United KingdomPractical and convenient answer to the question, how to stay overnight close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Pods worked well (12 pods in a mixed sex "cell".
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Polina
BelgiumPerfect. Very clean. Good location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Phoebe
United KingdomN/A
Great location, service and facilities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Van
NetherlandsLocation is perfect; from there, you can walk straight into the heart of the Old City (which in my opinion is the best part). The sleeping pods were nice, clean and cozy. I REALLY appreciated the free Wi-fi! Personnel was friendly and willing to help.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Flip
NetherlandsNo power outlets at the beds, only on USB outlet. Prices were super high but that was due to the eras tour happening that weekend
Location & bathroom facilities
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Berthaud
FranceIt was really clean for a hostel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Adil
KuwaitIt was a bit pricy
Location, middle of down town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Ines
FranceSometimes it was really cold in our room but that's thé only issue if this place !
Travelers that come into this hostels are Amazing people ! The staff is amazing and the activities (especially the Taylor Swift's ones) were incredible !
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Laurel
United KingdomNothing comes to mind right now
Very good location. Central and easy walking distance to the castle and so many other locations. Lots of food places to choose from around.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Ronald
United StatesBathroom was way too small. Had to pay for towels. No alcohol in the rooms…but I did anyways. LOL😉
Friendly staff. Loved the black coffee and pastries. Quiet and peaceful at night. Very comfortable beds, pillows and comforter. Very secure with keyless doors.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
David
FranceFront desk employees sometimes were not that friendly
The location was excellent
Stayed in June 2024
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