37-39 Cowgate, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1JR, United Kingdom
#115 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2437 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: 18 May 2024
Gençoğlu
GermanyLocation is really good and stuffs are nice
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Amy
United KingdomPeople at the bars/clubs in the surrounding area were loud at night but thats to be expected.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent price for breakfast too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sonya
United KingdomAlthough OK for us it’s not ideal if you are a light sleeper! It was a Wednesday night and loads of outside bar noises
Great location close to restaurants a and sights Such a modern hostel facilities were great and beds very comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Csaba
HungaryThe girl at the reception was speaking too fast for my limited English knowledge… i should improve, i know…
Perfect location, very good price, good breakfast (apple/orange juice, toast, ham, cheese, butter, yoghurt, fruits, jams, milk, muesli, etc). It was good to meet new people.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Mensah
United KingdomQuiet a number of people in the room
Sitting at the bar
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Anastasia
GreeceNot free coffee in the morning and too loud music
Clean, perfect location, friendly staff, place to chill (both inside and outside)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Gabriela
FranceThe issue are the toilets , because they are super small. Moreover some of them dirty.
The people who work there are AWESOME ! Breakfast is great. Location is good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Hana
Czech RepublicNoise ať night
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Meugenia90
SpainDon't go if you are over your 20's and over the party scene
Great location to get around the old town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Sweta
IndiaGood stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Phindulo
United KingdomIt was my first time in a hostel and therefore I did not know what to expect. Only the fact that I actually had to sleep on the higher bed of the bunk as heavy as I am which made it hard to get on. It was only annoying cause I was actually allocated a Different and lower bed but someone took it before I got there.
It was pretty clean and has a very light mood about it that just makes it a fun place to be. It is affordable and offers convenience with amenities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 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
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