37-39 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, United Kingdom
#112 of 171 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2494 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: 21 January 2024
Vemula
United KingdomWashrooms
Bar in the ground floor
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Kanade
United KingdomComfortable and affordable for bachelor's
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Radhika
IndiaBreakfast options were very limited. It was not free, so I expected some more options, especially vegetarian. Also, a couple of lights in the room were not working, making it difficult, as it's on a sharing basis..
Location & ambience were good. The beds were comfortable. Toilets clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Cece
United KingdomThe staff is incredibly friendly. The bathroom and toilet weren't spotless but were acceptable. The dorm was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. The hostel's location is excellent, making it easy to explore the Old Town and city centre on foot.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Jutta
FinlandShowers and toilets could be separate. That way they might stay cleaner and dryer longer.
Interior was awesome.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Davies
United KingdomThe only thing about this hostel was the sharing toilets/bathrooms was a bit awks. Mixed bathrooms etc was confusing me and a bit complicated but to be fair this is the first hostel I've stayed in so may just be me! I didn't know if I went into a mixed toilet/shower room and as a lad if there was a girl in there wouldn't wanted to make her feel awkward? if that makes sense and the all lads toilets were all on different levels and floors.
Accommodation welcoming/safe atmosphere friendly staff and people. Central and near everything loads of bars near and shops were close, old and new town within walking distance. The bar and pub crawl fun and entertaining a great way to get to know new people who are all in the same position as you! Tried to put different things on throughout the week to keep people entertained overall very impressed. The Rooms were decent sizes big enough for what you need them for.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Aine
IrelandLocation, bar area
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Enes
TurkeyAir conditioner might be nice. The windows had to be open and it was cold for the beds near to the windows.
Totally perfect, clean, polite, recommended.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Shazina
United KingdomNo lift but staff helped with luggage
Friendly, responsive staff - especially Eva
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Nollaig
IrelandWindow didn't open in the room
Great location Clean and comfortable Would stay again
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Shane
IrelandThe breakfast was poor quality. When comparing to other continental breakfasts.
The whole layout of the hostel was amazing, and every aspect of the customer service was amazing, especially the bar staff. The pub crawl was led by very entertaining hosts also.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Manuella
FranceThe hostel was really clean. My friend and I stayed in a 8 people dorm and we had a great sleep both nights. The room was really spacious and each bed had usb outlets. There were unisex and single sex bathrooms and a hairdryer available to use. The staff was also really friendly and the location was great, we could get anywhere just walking.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Kelsey
AustraliaBathrooms need more regular upkeep and they are extremely claustrophobic!
Great location! Staff managed to place me and my friends in a dorm together despite being over new years.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Kelsey
AustraliaBunks could have more privacy and the bathrooms are very claustrophobic and not very well maintained.
Rooms were decent size and the location is amazing! The staff are nice too. I'd stay again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Mariane
United KingdomThe kick ass that I was has no kitchen, so you have to walk to the other one if you need it. The annouce I saw made me expect easy access to the kitchen. Another detail was that the bathroom was really cold.
The room is very spacious and comfortable. The place is in a good location and you almost do not need transport to the most important places.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
David
GeorgiaSome chairs and table would be very convenient.
It is very well located and close to everything.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Jhonatan
ColombiaSmells in the room, but it's not hostel fall
The bathroom is clean enough
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Andrea
United StatesWe knew this when making the reservation but wanted to try it out for the first time. But the bathroom down the hall wasn’t convenient and an a lot different from what we are used to.
First time staying at a hostel. The staff was very courteous and helpful! Perfect place for travelers who don’t mind sharing bathroom facilities. The cafe was excellent as well!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Kamil
United Kingdom- toilets very small - beds not to comfy - only one pillow
- central location - nice bar - nice people
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Charlotte
United KingdomIt was too hot in our room, but bearable with the window open on the second night (we couldn’t turn off the radiator).
Excellent location and staff!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Victor
United KingdomEverything was very good , nice place, great location and lovely staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Svenja
GermanyBathroom not in the room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Mariana
BrazilLocation, staffs, good environment
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Oriana
United KingdomToilets not next to rooms and only 1/2 in each one
Nice social area, comfy beds, easy check in and out
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Nithash
United KingdomIt’s very risky for single women to stay there as last night around 11pm near our door 2-3guys were fully drunk and troubling a lady and forcing her also shouting too much because of that I dint sleep only it was very scary I complained with the receptionist today morning
Room was clean location is good
Stayed in December 2023
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