The Hostel, Edinburgh

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Private 6 Bed Room

Max 6 Adults

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Bed in 6-bed female-only dormitory with a shared unisex bathroom. This room has wall-mounted triple bunk beds.

Bed in 21 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

Max 1 Adult

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Bed in 21-bed mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom. This room has wall-mounted triple bunk beds.

Bed in 12 Bed Mixed Dorm Room

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With original artworks by Jade Carrera on the walls, this dorm room offers modern bunk beds and fresh bedding. Bathroom facilities are shared.

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Movie nights.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies.
Others	wifi.
Miscellaneous	Adult only, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Bathroom	Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Shower, Body soap, Toilet.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Clothes rack, Carpeted, Safety deposit box, Trash cans, Heating, Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Outdoor furniture.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, Fire extinguisher.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Key card access, Linen, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Lockers, Key access.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized.
Common areas	Games room, Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area.
Reception services	Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Outdoor & View	Terrace.
Hostel facilities	Reading light, Earplugs.

Location & Nearby Places

Haymarket (2.0 Km from city center)

3 Clifton Terrace

15 Nearby Attractions

Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour

0.6 km

Edinburgh Castle

1.1 km

Princes Street

1.4 km

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.4 km

National Gallery of Scotland

1.4 km

The Royal Mile Edinburgh

1.6 km

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About This Property

Set in an original Victorian building, this funky hostel offers dorm rooms with large windows and high ceilings. It is directly opposite Haymarket Train Station and only a 10-minute walk to Princes Street.

Guest Ratings For This Property

7.0

Based on 1888 Reviews

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Comfort

6.9

Cleanliness

7.1

Value For Money

7.7

Facilities

7.0

Guest Reviews

Maria

family with young children

3.0

Poor

at least I have somewhere to sleep at night

Very good location . The staff was very nice, polite and helpful

24 beds in one room. The room was full of people Plus one more room with I don't know how many beds and all share 3wc and 3 showers

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Goodness

review category business travellers

2.0

Very poor

Nothing

Staffs relationship

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Kirsten

solo traveller

6.0

Pleasant

You get what you pay for.. but this was more negatives than positives.

I liked that the area the hostel was located in was quieter than downtown, and not very busy late at night. The staff was also nice and helpful, showing me the features of the hostel and where my bed was located. There was also plenty of spots to sit down and relax outside of the room. Haymarket train station and tram station is only 2 minutes walking distance, which is convenient for getting around Edinburgh.

There are approx. 18 beds per room, in a mixed dorm. This was known upon booking, but the rooms are quite tiny and there is little to no privacy. The bunk beds are in stacks of three, and there is no privacy curtain, so anyone can look at you when you are sleeping, and there is no shelf for items like phones or eyeglasses to be placed. There are individual bed lights, but since there is no curtain, the light shines into the room and other bunks, which might not be ideal if someone is trying to sleep. The bathrooms are located in the hallway and are gender neutral, and there is only 2-3 toilet stalls per bathroom, with the same amount of showers. I felt uncomfortable changing clothes in the dorm, as at the time of my booking, I was sharing with mostly men. However, the shower and toilet stalls are quite small, so it was awkward to change in them. There is also only 1-2 sinks in each bathroom, and it is hard to brush your teeth when someone might be needing to wash their hands, etc. The lockers in the dorm are also very tiny. They can only fit small bags, which is not ideal for people traveling with backpacks or larger bags. I don't think I could even fit my Doc Marten boots in a locker, for size reference. The kitchen is also very small, which, for how many people the hostel can accommodate, is quite inefficient. I would have liked to save money by making meals in the kitchen, but it was too busy with everyone else also desiring to cook their meals. Overall, the hostel was fine for someone who might like to be out all day and who does not mind very little privacy.

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Published on 02 Jan 2024

Alberto

solo traveller

3.0

Poor

Good location

The bed was very uncomfortable and noisy

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Sounak

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

Wonderful long term stay in the city centre of Edinburgh!

The common lounge and the location!! For a long term stay it was wonderful and the staff were so friendly and so helpful! I enjoyed my stay very much.

The bathroom could be cleaned more accurately!

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Muchen

solo traveller

6.0

Pleasant

Cheap price and respectable crew member.

No private locker!!! My roommate lost his watch and earplug and even a soap bar! And those strings in my mattress were broken.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Julia

with friends

5.0

Passable

Well placed with easy access to both airport and city center. Excellent welcome from the staff with good explanation of the rules. Beds were quite comfortable. Tee and coffee available for everyone, very appreciated. Soap in the showers. Kitchen well equipped but...

Hostel conditions so it's normal to share bathrooms and kitchen. Unfortunately the smell from the kitchen was really bad (not because of lack of cleanliness but because of what was being cooked by the guests). It made difficult to appreciate the stay in any place of the hostel, thankfully the room was quite remote with a window we could open. It was difficult to get hot water in the shower and toilet paper was regularly missing.

Published on 29 Dec 2023