1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#37 of 174 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4656 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: February 20, 2023
Stella
United KingdomIt was a bit cold and there was no heating in the room (the staff member we asked didn't know how to turn it on). It wasn't very cold but I'd prefer it if it was 2-3 degrees warmer
The staff was AMAZING! Very accommodating, nice and friendly and did everything to help us when we asked to upgrade our room. It took forever as the system was difficult to navigate but they didn't give up and were really nice about it. The location was also perfect!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
Yijung
IrelandThe bathroom doesn't have a hook to hang clothes. I only stayed for a night but the sink was wet and might need some cleaning when I used it.
Comfy bed, clean room, great privacy and good location. I like the kitchen area so is the lobby area. Very cosy but not as busy. I would definitely stay again next time.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: February 20, 2023
Leigh
United KingdomThe mould on the bedroom windows
The staff were great and the bathrooms were clean. Good showers too.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Katarzyna
PolandExcellent location, right behind St. Giles Cathedral.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Sarah
United StatesRight on the royal mile and about 5 minutes walk to a grocery store
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Renis
ItalyThe room was so spacious and the pods were very confortable, i liked the individual lockers with the codes. The showers were clean and comfortable. The location is right in the center of the city
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 18, 2023
Anna
UkraineThe location is absolutely brilliant. Very comfortable pods, no one can see you, and it feels like privacy even in a 10-dorm room
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Aniza
MalaysiaThere were issues with the toilet/shower on my floor... so I had to go to other floors for a shower and that was inconvenient.
I really liked that the lockers were bigger here than the loft, the kitchen is spacious and the staff were helpful
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Mattia
Italyall is perfect
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomHonestly, the only thing we don't like is that there aren't more branches of Code in other cities!
Clean facilities, fantastic location, easy access to everything, clever storage in the room. It felt like a private getaway for my girlfriend and I, even though the hostel is clearly a very popular place to stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
Jakub
United KingdomPerfect location, superb bathroom, nice kitchen.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Yuriy
GermanyI love the concept of pods and implementations is great!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Augustino
United StatesOther guests being loud late at night. Not being respectful or considerate of other guests. Lots of doors slamming past 10 PM. There were some young guests from Ireland, in the dorm I was staying in who stayed up till almost 2 AM talking and drinking.
Beds were comfortable. Really enjoyed the privacy of the pods and the "mood" lighting. Something that you don't get in other hostels. The privacy curtain was a nice touch, in addition to the elevator. Hostel had lots of modern touches throughout. The bathroom interior was very modern and looked high end. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Hayley
United Kingdomwas central and clean, staff were friendly and on hand!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Maderou
Franceall. Really comfortable with friendly and helpful staff and very close to everything
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 13, 2023
Oliver
United KingdomEveryone was friendly and polite and the staff were amazing, the facility’s were super clean and tidy too ❤️
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: February 12, 2023
Malgorzata
United Kingdombreakfast was good. this waffle was big and i liked it
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 11, 2023
Abeer
Saudi ArabiaLocation was ground zero; central to everything. The building represents a jail and the rooms cells. The beds are capsules with lights and usb ports inside. You have your own locker and there is a common kitchen. I really loved this place and would come again.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: February 11, 2023
Onescu
RomaniaI liked literally everything,everyone was very friendly and patient with me.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 10, 2023
Thomas
United KingdomSome locks broken on showers and toilets, poor design.
Really clean, staff cool, great vibe, excellent location, comfy beds, great security.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 10, 2023
Sharon
NetherlandsThe location was great, it was very clean and the beds were comfy! In my experience a lot of people were working in the common room and it sometimes felt difficult to find other travelers who like to hang out. Maybe a suggestion, create a part of the common room as 'hang out' area and the other part as 'work space'. This way it gets easier for people to connect.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 8, 2023
Nelson
United KingdomIdeal location. City centre. Near reach transportation.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 8, 2023
Zheyu
Chinacommon area is too small while there are loads of travelers
cheap price with everything you need in hostel
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 7, 2023
Michail
GermanyPrivacy when sleeping.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 7, 2023
Patrayani
United KingdomI wasn’t particularly impressed with the toilets, they weren’t as clean as I expected them to be. But I am confident the staff would have easily sorted it out. I just didn’t have enough time to ask them.
love how accessible Code Pod is and the staff are super supportive and kind. I checked in quite late and left very early for my visa appointment. I love that even after checking out they let you store your luggage there if you wish to go around the city (provided they have space ofcourse). It was super easy and hassle free.
Stayed in February 2023
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