37-39 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, United Kingdom
#111 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2401 hostel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Rebbekka
United KingdomTo many people in one room. Very smelly and sweaty in the morning.
The showers were cleaned regularly. The discount on food and drink for staying there. The choice of drinks.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Ambra
United KingdomNot at all sounds proof within the hostel itself and also from the roads. The hostel is located in one of the most busy streets for nightlife. Shower rooms are really small
Friendly staff Amazing common area where to socialise Live music and karaoke Comfy bed Hold your luggage for free before check in time
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Alexandra
ColombiaThe location is the the best, the main street there are at 5 minutes. The rooms and toilets are clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Antony01
Costa RicaThe bar and the kitchen closes to early
The facilities and the ubication.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Riccardo
New ZealandCold shower
Downstairs area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Eve
New ZealandIf you're a solo traveller wanting to be social, I'd try book a different hostel, even kickass grassmarket - at least when I stayed, there wasn't much atmosphere, barely anyone in common spaces and a lot of people kept to themselves. Also, no kitchen, incase you didn't realise :)
Everything was clean, was always warm and staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Elisabeth
GermanyI wish the bed hd curtains for more privacy. The bedsheets could be cleaner .
Nice Hostel. It‘s central and you get everything you need. The staff is extremes cool and nice. The Toilets and showers were very clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ward
United KingdomLocated right next to the greyfriars Bobby statue and central Edinburgh breakfast was supposed to be a continental breakfast but was limitited to toast and cereal no croissants or any of the normal thing you would expect to find with a continental breakfast but on the whole was a pleasant stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Paul
IsraelThe fact people can walk straight into common room without a keycard
Everything about it was fun
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Chrysiis
GreeceThere were a few locks that need to be repaired in the bathrooms.
The hostel is in a great location, very central, close to great sightseeing spots and stores. The staff was very friendly and willing to accommodate. There are many bathrooms around the hostel and were being cleaned regularly. I stayed at the 30-bed dorm and it was really great, comfortable bed and great view for those interested. Great value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Burgert
South AfricaLoved my stay, friendly staff. Beds are comfy, nice clean bathrooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Quantumducky
LithuaniaNot nearly enough showers and toilets for the number of guests. There was a queue to the toilet pretty much every single time I went there.
Good location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Vilamani
Ireland-
Location and friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Camille
FranceNo kitchen
The location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
João
DenmarkExactly what you expect from a hostel. Clean and organized rooms, great bar and amazing staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Natasha
United KingdomSmall bathrooms.
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Jan
GermanyThe room was just to big 30 people are so much and a lot of them didn’t stop music after 10 pm
I like the Location and the Common rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Matthew
GermanyThe bathroom situation is not ideal but you learn to manage.
Location, friendly staff, laundry is easy to use.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Samantha
IrelandNeeding to continually press the shower button to keep the water on and the temperature was on the colder side. Breakfast - the marketing of photos showed a full scottish cooked breakfast but only a continental was on offer.
Location was perfect! Staff are helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Clare
IrelandBathroom walls had body fluids on them in some cases. Some toilets didn’t lock (new Reno maybe still had work to get done?) Staff were a bit sour met one lovely girl on check in the rest not so much, when asking a lady at reception what time the bar closed we were told she only knew about her system? Bit lazy, also the bar staff that made “cocktails” honestly the worst cocktails the group has ever experienced. More training or take them off the menu. Odour from boys dorm lingered in hall not ideal
Very central, comfortable beds not too loud showers were nice and hot. The shared areas were nice!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jan
Czech Republicsoft mattress
although a hostel, only 4 beds in a room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Cagdas
BelgiumStairs to the top floor
Very good location 6 persons room provides a descent bit of privacy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Melissa
United KingdomThe property doesn’t have a kitchen area to use. I would be happy to be able to use a microwave or just a kettle to get a hot tea before go to sleep.
The location is excellent, right in the heart of Edinburgh In grassmarket square, facing the Edinburgh castle. The hostel was clean, nice and respectful staff, organised activities in the evening for who does not want to go out after a long day out.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Elen
IrelandThe beds could have curtains and better lighting . Also bed sheets wasn’t very clean, looked like someone had used before.
Location is amazing
Stayed in March 2024
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