1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#29 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4601 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Claire_76
AndorraThe bathroom is outside the room.
The staff are very helpful, the location is fantastic, and it is easy to find. Near everything, very silence in sleeptime ,comfortable pods .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Katarina
EstoniaThe room was maybe a bit too small for 10 people, but luckily the air flow was good.
Awesome stay, pods are comfortable and stuff is really kind and helpful. The hostel can't be at a better location, just a few minutes away walking from the fortress, around good restaurants and lively areas for a night out.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Sheila
United StatesBathroom closer to my pod
Good coffee, fresh croissant, by the cathedral
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Shwetha
United KingdomI wish there were options for breakfast
Clean ,friendly and helpful staff, quiet and peaceful inspite of being right in the centre of the city. Just a short distance away from the main attractions.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Sancler
BrazilOn the hotel’s website and the frequently asked questions on Booking, the hostel says they keep costumers bags during local travels to the Highlands, for example. However, whe I asked to leave my luggage for my 2-day tour to the Highlands once I would be back gor another night at the hostel, the receptionist said they wouldn’t keep my luggage after check-out uner ‘no circunstances’. That’s absolutely nonsense and illogical as they do have a luggage deposit ans I would be happy to have paid for it. I had such a hard time to find another place to keep my luggage. For this reason, I wouldn’t come back if I had local trips booked.
I really enjoyed location and the comfortable pods. The hostel buildings is very picturesque too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Stephanie
AustraliaThe cleanliness of other people in the shared room, there were no available power points as people were using them, but they were not in the room. Bench space was taken up by empty bottles and other items belonging to people in the shared room.
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The sleeping pod is private and clean, and lockers are available to keep valuables safe. Location of the hostel is perfect and in amongst it all. The whisky and gin tasting downstairs was great! This is my second time staying here and I would recommend it to anyone as its very good value for money and not like any other hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Alessio
IndonesiaNothing.
Perfect location on the royal mile. Easy access to the structure, clean and comfortable. Hot water for showers and clean toilets. System works with codes and allows access 24/7. All in all it s very efficient and works properly with no issue.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Tori
AustraliaWould happily stay here all the time. Such a great backpackers. The privacy of the pods were fantastic. The staff helped me with everything I needed. Nice and quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Niloufar
AustriaThe Location and cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Dillard
FranceThe location is perfect! everything is clean and the place is really quiet at night perfect!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Sheikh
United KingdomNo word in dictionary
The place was cleeeeeean!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Tereza
Czech RepublicVery nice system of accommodation. Everything was clean, people were friendly and bed was comfortable with your private space.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Melissa
PhilippinesDidn't feel like the breakfast was value for money. There were no instructions how to use the shower, etc. so felt a little bit lost at first. Establishment stores luggage and I knew there was a charge but doesn't make it likeable.
The location was perfect. Just a few meters away from St. Pancras and King's Cross - suitable for going to places outside London or even within London. It was great that there was a separate common room for eating or working.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing.
The pods were clean, stayed in all female pods and everyone was lovely. The shower areas for females are also very clean. Location was also very good. Near to tourist attractions. Was also able to book tours via their website :)as a first time solo traveller felt really safe in this hostel :)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Georgia
AustraliaNothing, it was great.
The pods are such a great idea and made my stay feel much more private than a normal hostel. Everything was cleaned really well, showers and bathrooms were always free even during a busy time. The staff were lovely and always there to help if needed. Facilities are great, common area is lovely. In the perfect location to explore old town. I would highly recommend staying here for a hostel. I also did a gin tour with the lost close which starts from the hostel and that was fantastic!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Andrej
SloveniaNoist late at night when people come and go, or someone goes to the bathroom because when the door closes its very loud. Can be heard even if earplugs are being used.
It was clean and I really liked the showers. There was lots of space in the kitchen tables to work with a laptop.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Ha
AustraliaValue for money is a question. It is very expensive for a pod. Door hinge can be made softer to lessen noise. Other than that there is nothing else to complain abou.t
Clean facilities, friendly staff, and they have a lot of activities to do. Location is perfect, right at the court. Free walking tour every day. Good shower and toilet facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Diane
SingaporeNone
Located at the centre of the old town, easy assesible from train station.. Staffs are friendly Room is clean and comfy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Nikkila
AustraliaCentral location, Pods felt safer and like you had your own personal area. Rooms could get quite warm, fan was given by reception but it had quite a bit of dirt built up in it
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Jeong
South KoreaCapsule type, whatever is not easier than other shared rooms. But your privacy can be guaranteed than other shared rooms.
Nice location, we can go to any famous places in the old town within 5 minutes. It was relatively tidy room and fresh cover on bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Alisha
United StatesGreat location! Everything was walking distance and hotel is cute as well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Bao
United KingdomMore bathrooms for female would be better.
tidy,comfortable and quiet atmosphere
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Marcjanna
PolandI didnt like that most of the toilets in womens bathroom were difficult to lock
the privacy of the bed, you could really rest there - especially if you used the eye mask and earplugs that are free in the reception.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Pui
Hong KongBeautiful design of the hostel, high level of privacy even if you stay in a hostel and which is rare to find a capsule pod in Europe. Free luggage storage just in your room, with locker pad so you don’t need to worry about to bring the lock
Stayed in May 2024
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