The Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with bar/lounge
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Exterior
Terrace/patio
One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory
Billiards
Business centre
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
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Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

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Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Dorm

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 21 Bed Mixed Dormitory (Triple Bunks)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hostel?

The Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available from 11 PM to 8:00 AM for a fee of GBP 5.

What time is check-out at The Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hostel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station are within a 2-minute walk.

The Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 163 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adeyinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Fine for a single night
It was the only place available in Edinburgh for a single night for £30, in a dorm of twelve beds. In other words, expensive. A drab place but the receptionist made it worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mok

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks no more again
The kitchen is very dirty and the The refrigerator smells so bad , The shower water is cold water, and the water flow is too slow. All over is too bad never again thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed for a couples away and to expensive
Stay was very below average The staff were great and very friendly , our door didn’t work at one point , rooms were very dirt charged for towels two of the toilets were blocked the full weekend we were there and the showers had shower gel dispensers with no shower gel in any of them the whole hostel in need of a good clean. But again the staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cramped rooms and small bunk beds that you can't even sit up in. I did not see any evidence of the rooms, bed sheets or bathrooms being cleaned during my 4-night stay at all. The bathrooms were freezing cold as they had no heating. Also, the keycards for the front door and rooms did not work (despite keeping them away from mobile phones). Would definitely not stay here again - this has put me off booking other hostels in the future. Would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Pieter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
You get what you pay for!
If you're looking for a cheap stay and great location this is it. Do not expect good service, a clean bathroom or a clean bed. The laundry service is awful, did get done after the second time I asked for it, didn't fold it, just shoved everything into a bag. The hostel was so bad that I booked another stay even though I lost everything I payed at this hostel. This was by far the worst hostel I stayed in, in over 6 countries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Marcantonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A hostel that looks like a homeless shelter.
A very functional shelter like hostel that provides just the basics. The condition of the mattresses, duvets and pillows were poor (they were old and filthy)in rooms crammed with bunk beds (and an annoyingly loud bathroom door that kept banging loudly). The bathrooms faucets had not hot water but the showers were reasonably clean. The common area was restricted to the hours between 8am to 11m which was a bit of a drag. The only highlight of this hostel itself was the clean kitchen and the staff. Overall, not the best hostel I've been to in the UK!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Paso Robles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally nice staff and decent conditions. All in all, a great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019