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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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 S (Read More)treet. Guests staying at The Hostel can benefit from modern bunk beds and fresh bedding. Bedrooms feature original artworks by Jade Carrera. Bathroom facilities are shared. Free WiFi is available 24/7 in the hostel’s public areas. Visitors can make use of the communal lounge with digital TV and various board games. There is also a modern kitchen with 2 ovens and a pleasant outdoor area with tables and chairs.

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Guest Ratings For This Property

7.0

Based on 2252 Reviews

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Comfort

6.9

Cleanliness

7.11

Value For Money

7.61

Facilities

7.03

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