1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#37 of 173 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: October 3, 2022
Nomo1
CanadaThe place is super clean, location was amazing and the breakfast was great too!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 3, 2022
Amélie
CanadaI assume my room's window was on a close where a bar was located, as it was a little bit noisy. However, for a centrally located hostel like this one, it is okay.
I booked a private room, which had a double bed. The bathroom was kept clean, as were the hallways, etc. Definitely recommend and will go back if I ever return to Edinburgh. There are many attractions, restaurants and shops around.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 3, 2022
Jessica
CanadaRooms were so warm. Being on the 3rd floor with 5 other people in the room, it gets stuffy, make sure you have summer pjs, even in the colder months
The staff went above and beyond to make my stay the best that it could be! Location is 10/10, just perfect for accessing the city by foot. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 3, 2022
Diane
United KingdomI can hear noises outside.. the main street..
The pods gave me privacy with the curtains as well. Wifi is good- especially in the lobby Toilets everywhere Centrally located ( in the old town ) Presence of luggage store room
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Meghan
United Kingdomgreat location on the royal mile. beds are nice and private, everything is very clean. this was my second stay here, and would stay again.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Paolo
Mexicoall good
amazing staff, clean facilities and centric
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Julie
United KingdomBathrooms clean but shower floors could do with a scrub round the edges
Privacy and soundproofing of pods.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Andres
Costa RicaGreat location!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Wesley
Brazil- I had a problem with my locker door on day one and they didn't fix it. I could still use the locker but I figured I would need to mention it - The laundry washers and dryers seem very old, I would advise not to use it. My clothes came out of the washer wet and it took more than 1h for it to dry but didn't really do a good job - Breakfast on the hostel was disappointing
- Bathrooms are extremely nice and clean, they even have soap dispensers - Their showers are top class - The POD where I slept in was so comfortable. I liked it had walls around me and the space was relatively big - Staff was very friendly - Very well located - Lockers inside the rooms are huge, I was able to fit my luggage and backpack in them - The WiFi was fast and had good coverage around the building Overall really recommended
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Valem15
SpainKitchen little small for the quantities of the room that they have
The hostel is perfect: perfecto location, perfect room, bed and bathroom.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: October 2, 2022
Carina
AustriaWonderful guests - everyone was very respectful and super central location, I couldn’t have asked for more
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 30, 2022
Adleen
MalaysiaStill noisy at 9pm, must be the room location facing the main road. Still could hear busy-ness outside
The ensuite room was bigger than other ensuite hostels we have been to. Coffee at the hostel was also good. Staff were also the barista. Staff assisted with printouts for free, meant for hostel guests.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 28, 2022
Katie
New ZealandCosy pod and friendly welcoming staff! Amazing location and facilities, felt super safe here as a solo female traveller :)
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: September 28, 2022
Nl
NorwayCousy and comfortable
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 28, 2022
Jessica
CanadaThe pods don’t have charging plugs, only USB outlets. Something to consider when packing.
The location is exceptional, just opposite St. Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Lots of storage in the rooms and added privacy of the pod vs. a bunk bed.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 27, 2022
Peter
Gibraltarslept like a log
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: September 27, 2022
Stephenie
United KingdomThe only thing would be the breakfast made me (someone not paying for the spread) feel like I wasn’t welcome in the communal area in the mornings
The location was amazing! I didn’t realise how central we’d be but it was a massive bonus!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 27, 2022
Diarmuid
IrelandNo towel available so no shower. I couldn't see an option to reserve a towel when making reservation thru booking.com
Very clean - keep up the great work. Loved the lockers in the bedrooms. Pods provide good privacy.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 27, 2022
Pallavi
United KingdomHave just the USB charger inside the pods ! It would have had been nice if we had the electric charger. Also , if possible coffee can be available 24*7 .. now it's post 7am
I liked the vibe, the most :)
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Sally
AustraliaThe staff were in no way unpleasant but I just got the feeling their manner was a bit forced. No problem for us, but there is a fair amount of outside noise that Carrie’s in so maybe no good if you are easily disturbed. Probably depends where in the building your room is too.
love the location. I really enjoyed the pod idea, though they did get a little hot in those enclosed spaces. there was an air conditioner though. Pegs for hanging clothes and lockable storage cupboards. the showers were good and there was a laundry on site. bustling common and meals area. Good looking accommodation all round.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Jessica
United KingdomBathrooms weren’t very clean. I had a shower in the middle of the day when the cleaning team were cleaning the bathrooms. Looked like they whipped a mop around quickly and gave everything a wipe but basically just pushing dirt to the corners. Additionally whilst after I got out of the shower a male employee came into the bathroom without warning. Luckily I had a towel on! You should really have a sign up to say if you have male bathroom attendants and/or have them shout to say they are coming in or close the bathroom whilst cleaning is going on? I wasn’t too bothered by it but I think other women might be.
loved the privacy of the pods, facilities were really good.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Chavez
United KingdomThe person beside me snores the whole night. I guess there is not much to do, just lousy luck ahahah. Or maybe to tell them to bring some that can smooth their sleep.
The privacy we get for an affordable price. The location was prime and despite sleeping with more people the rooms were quite.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Leonardus
NetherlandsThe small sink in the bathroom (Cell 306) could have been placed closer to the shower wall, so a bit more away from the toilet.
Location
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Connor
United KingdomLiked everything
Great location Comfy beds Clean Modern
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: September 26, 2022
Ahmed
Egyptlittle noisy door of the room
the privacy of the bed-cleaniless-near bed chargers- digital locker-wifi-location near princes st. & RCSED
Stayed in September 2022
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