15 Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH12PW, United Kingdom
#31 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1714 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Jimmy
Mexiconothing
Castle rock it was the best experience ever !!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Onur
TurkeyThe air conditioning in showers is insufficient just to note.
The room was very quiet during both day and night despite rooms have large capacities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Sam
AustraliaThe location is amazing and the partnered tour company, MacBackpackers was brilliant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Fabio_livorno
ItalySmall bathrooms without sockets.
The size of the room: very big! Percect position in the Heart of old town Reception open 24h
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Annika
SwedenMy second stay here and I Will come back every time I’m in Edinburgh. It’s easy to find since it’s just by the castle. Open all night with personal awake. Amazing place- more like a whole living than a bed. Big Good breakfast!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Serdar
TurkeyI have seen that stuff clean places but it’s not adequate. There are lots of dirty places. Stuff need more effort. We prefer optional breakfast for 3£. There could be more variety, there is just one slice of bread right, it’s not meaningful.
Stuff is very attentive and guiding. They solved our problem and helped us with whatever we need. Hostel location is very good. It’s so close to popular sightseeing places. There are so many places to spend time, and also there is a big kitchen that have everything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Lisa-marie
GermanyIt was a little bit loud during the night because of the wind but it was not that big of a deal.
The bed was cozy, the room was nice, the facilities were clean, the staff was amazing, the breakfast was super cheap and good for the price, they offered a lot of free extra activities. I had an amazing time!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Lenka
SlovakiaWould be nice to have a bigger locker for stuff, also had difficulties with opening /locking it
Very good location Nice decarated common rooms, a lot of space for chill Good mattrace - I slept like a baby each night Usb spots over the bed for charging phone Bathrooms - well designed places with showers (possibility to lock with all stuff and still having space, also appreciate seperate options for girls) Despite having my own program now, I liked the options to join evening hostel programs (I regret not going to comedy night - maybe next time :-)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Maheshwaran
AustraliaNothing as such
Lively, pisitive vibes
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Egita
United KingdomEverything was great
Loved the location! Extremely central, main train station 15mins walk, clubs, bars and attractions walking distance We went on an organised pub crawl and it was really fun with karaoke and a ball pit bar
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Saullo
BrazilThe structure is old, but not bad.
The atmosphere is incredible!!! It’s a real Hostel. A lot of friendly people sharing the commom areas. Perfect for who travels alone. Every day they made acrivities for integration.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Elena
FranceThe beds are quite uncomfortable (my blanket was clumpy and din’t cover my whole body), the showers were quite dirty (moulded curtains), and you don’t have a lot of space to put your stuff
The atmosphere and the crazy huge rooms are really so great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Stephen
United KingdomIt's a place I always look forward to staying at when I get the chance to. It has a good atmosphere, it's clean and it's comfortable as well as friendly. It's my first choice when going to Edinburgh.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Li
Hong KongThe common areas are super cool and great for socialising with other travellers
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Angelica
Brazilroom with a view of the castle, great vibe, comfortable bed, great bathrooms, kind staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomI think there was a bit of noise from the clubs/bars beneath which might bother some people
I liked all the communal rooms, the bedroom was quiet, and beds comfy, lots of travellers and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Tania
PortugalI can't think of anything.
I haven't been in the common areas but I can say that it is one of the best hostels I've ever been. The room was spacious, steady bunk beds with comfortable beds and large locker (the hostel gives you its key). The toilets were spotless. I guess it helps that the people who stayed in the hostel at the time were very clean and responsible. I was amazed by the shower - it had a curtain inside so it protected the towel and clothes hanging on the door. It was genious!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Hassain
United Kingdomlocation
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Tobiaj
United StatesHaving to poop while a bunch of women did their makeup right outside the stall
Huge room with huge high ceilings. Building feels historic . Multiple comfortable and elegant lounges, the place clearly has a long and storied history and is very actively and well managed by people that care about what they do.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Stephen
United KingdomEverything was great
Everything was great
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Deysiavila
SpainPerfect location, todo muy guay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Monsurah
United KingdomI was giving upper bunk lol
I wasn't expecting it to be that clean,it was excellent
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Naomi
United KingdomThe staff were very helpful and welcoming. The common areas were well stocked and were a nice environment to be in. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for comfortable, affordable accommodation.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Lily
United KingdomCould've used some curtains on the top bunk possibly and more bathrooms but that's just if I'm being nitpicky was great!
Super good location! Great overall vibe everyone was lovely and accommodating and the rooms were quite big for the larger dorms. There were a lot of social areas and just a good all-rounder!
Stayed in January 2024
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