1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#37 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4653 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: September 1, 2023
Harry
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Property was in the perfect location of Edinburgh, perfect walking distance from every main attraction. It was very clean and has comfortable beds. They also allow you store luggage before you check-in and after you check-out. Staff very friendly as well. Great stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Lisa
United KingdomSmall beds
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Renee
United StatesThat I couldn’t use the upper pod. But the staff were excellent in finding me a lower pod.
The staff are excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly. They go above and beyond! I loved the location and affordability AND I also loved that guests were all ages, etc. As a 57 yo solo traveler, seeing all the different ages together was awesome.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Mel
AustraliaVery noicey
The hot shower
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Sc
United KingdomI woke up a few times in the night since there were other travellers going around. However, I think that's how hostels work so I thought it was fine. I'm normally used to sleeping in a very quiet space so it may be exceptionally hard for me.
The accommodation was crazy close to the Royal Mile, exceptional for solo travellers to get around! Everything was close by and easily reachable by foot. The washrooms were exceptionally clean. I saw that there were many events and activities going on but didn't have enough time to join any.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
David
New ZealandGreat location, very central. Friendly and accomodating staff even with our 4am arrival at the property. Clean and tidy with great facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Kylies
AustraliaCoffee I paid for at reception was not good. For the price paid it should include a basic breakfast - cereal and toast.
Location excellent, private pod style bed, great shower rooms and plenty of toilets/showers.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Thomas
United KingdomStill one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Clean, quiet, modern, high quality, comfortable. Only issue is the bathroom/shower doors/locks which are sometimes damaged. Location is amazing.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Julie
GermanyBreakfast (extra for 6 pounds pp) - it was ok, good croissant but jam came in little plastic packets, there was not much option for spread, the vegan cheese was terrible (tasted very artificial and pretentious). My family and I (parents and one son) shared a cell room with three other roommates - 4 males and 2 females. One male roommate snored very loudly during the night for a long time and the other roommate sleeping below the snorer knocked very loudly trying to stop him from snoring. And the snorer and knocker woke the others up unnecessarily!! (Actually there was a sign that said we could get earplugs from the reception). Luckily we were there for a night. I could not imagine sharing another night with such inconsiderate people. It was very expensive, for €280/night for the three of us in this mix dorm, though the location is convenient and modern facility. Not sure if we would visit Edinburg in August again. Everything was over priced.
The location is excellent, right where all attractions are where the Royal Mile is. The staff was very friendly. Our cell has 6 beds, each has its own safe where we could lock our valuable things. We could also store our luggage In a small store room in the cellar. The facility like beds, bathrooms, toilets are very modern and functional. Nice warm showers. Much space in the bathroom. Beds were very comfortable and clean and equipped with a charging area, reading light, leaning pad on the back wall to lean on to when reading. The cell room was really roomy for our luggage. Breakfast was quite OK. But we could use the big and clean breakfast room to eat our takeaway lunch.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Jeanie
United StatesThis place is wonderful! Great location, staff, sleeping cubicles with everything you need and lockers for guest bags in the room. Coffee shop on-site.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Whitby
United KingdomFantastic location, spotlessly clean and superbly efficient and friendly staff. Good value for money during the Festival, and CoDE's own events looked interesting although I didn't have time (this time!) to fit anything in.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 29, 2023
Vincent
SingaporePretty much nothing
No need card to access. There’s a table for packing bags. Pod has nice backlights
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Aisling
FranceI wish they would make the doors on the dorms quieter (they really make a lot of noise when anyone opens/closes them and you’re trying to sleep!). the breakfast was pretty disappointing and the only thing I wish I hadn’t paid for.
comfy beds, clean and bright bathroom area and really like the shower area. the pods make it a very comfortable and private stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Natalia
Israelmy flight was delayed by 4 hours and when I landed, it was 3 in the morning, I saw a message from the hostel, that if I do not arrive till 2 pm they will cancel the whole booking. it was really mean, because I paid the booking, and I was tired, very embarrassed with long trip anyway it just made me more nervous. and that's very clever of them: if person is not arriving till certain time they cancel the booking and rebook it again, at higher price lol:-) it is high season. they also put me at the bed near the door, and I couldnt sleep at first night (I got there after 15 hours journey with long connection and at 5 in the morning). because of all that I give only 8 and not 10
the location, coffee in the morning, clean and lots of showers and toilets
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 27, 2023
Alison
United KingdomNothing not to like.
It was a no nonsense, easy, relaxed place to stay. No-one bothered me but there were always staff around if I needed anything. Perfect.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Abigayl
FranceVery helpful and friendly staff Localisation Clean and safe
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Kailun
CanadaThe light in the sleeping cube probably needs to be maintained better since sometimes it will blink.
Very clean and the location is nice. The staff are friendly and all the other travelers are pretty mindful about keeping quiet in the room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 26, 2023
Marc-sebastian
GermanyThe pods could use better air circulation, I had to leave the curtain open to get fresh air and Getreide of the heat buildup.
Nice people and a good location. Also check-in and check-out was very chill.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomCould be quite noisey at points in the night due to central location
The location was fantastic for exploring the city, handy for the train station. Luggage store before and after check out was super convenient
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Timothy
United KingdomInside the pod, it was a little bit too warm
Great communal facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Katie
United StatesFelt very clean and safe. Solo female traveler
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Heather
CanadaVERY central, in the heart of Edinburgh, comfortable private room, shared bathrooms were clean and had good showers, friendly staff!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 25, 2023
Sirinya
ThailandNo hair dryer
Location in the center of royal miles
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Ryan
United Kingdombit warm in my bunk could have done with more windows open or air con but no other complaints really
it was genuinely a really nice place to stay. The staff were great
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 23, 2023
Katerina
SwitzerlandBest location in town. Very efficiently organised and the staff is excellent.
Stayed in August 2023
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