479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AD, United Kingdom
#153 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 271 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Location
7.2
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Jan
Czech RepublicDirty showers and toikits, ban beds movede, uncomfortable beds
Near transport, well equipped kitchen, possibility to lock the rooms, availability of towels
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Yusuf
United KingdomYes
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Hamza
United KingdomThe mattress were very bad , could feel spring while laying
Cleanliness, location , atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomSlight fluke that I found the location!
Very kind host who went out of his way to welcome me and ensure I was settled in comfortably
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Rob
AustraliaBit of a walk from Edinburgh but easy enough to catch a bus into town
Clean, good showers and comfy beds. Dougie was super helpful and made us feel welcome
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Jumoke
United KingdomPersonal things of visitors should not be discard. The owner should be aware b4 it's been discard.
Very Great and Comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Margarita
LithuaniaSometimes it was a bit noisy early in the morning
The snacks, tea and coffee were provided. The kitchen was suitable for cooking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Maria
SpainNot having dishwasher liquid available was a bit disappointed.
The friendly staff and it was quite at night, when the pub closed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Mihkel
EstoniaThe noise from the street was a bit frustrating.
The owner was great and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Paolo
ItalyNothing relevant.
The friendlyness.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
David
United KingdomFor the price I can't really say there was anything I didn't like
Cheap for 2 nights Excellent if on your own and not wanting to stay in a expensive hotel Bus stop to city centre right outside
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Glyn
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't like
Food was not supplied made own arrangements shops were close by
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Dairis
United KingdomTowels provided, bathroom damp not good for anyone
Bed was comfortable, warm , kitchen closed no access when we arrived late arrival and bathroom no towels , damp , dirty .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Sarah
United StatesThe mattress was thin and the dorm rooms were small. Located above a pub and could hear noise through the floor on a Friday night.
It’s on the tram line near the airport. Good for the last night of a trip.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Michelle
IndonesiaTowel not provided.
Booked here last minute. Clean and comfortable bed, close to the bus station that can take you to the city centre around 15 minutes. Note that it's above a pub.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Shannon
United KingdomGreat location, very close to trams/buses, and just a wee walk to Murrayfield. The host was super approachable and friendly! All in all a great stay
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Madison
Canadawe went to a concert at Murrayfield and it was so convenient! only a 20 minute or so walk and you didn’t have to worry about trying to get the bus after the event! workers were very nice!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Gabriella
United KingdomBathroom was a bit mouldy.
Free parking available close to the hostel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hostel is located next to frequent bus lines, so getting to the centre is relatively easy.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Estefania
Costa Ricabathroom was a bit dirty
price was good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Andrea
United KingdomIn one of the bathrooms was a spot of blood in the sink(probably dental) of someone not rinsing it away. No hooks and mirror only in the 2. Bathroom. It would have been ideal if there would be curtains around beds for privacy due to it being a mixed dormitory..
The lady host very friendly and helpful. The access to room easy. Beds clean and comfortable and locker and towel free of charge. Shops just around a 5min walk and free parking in a street a 2 minute walk away..Kitchen big &fully equipped. Plenty of seating plugsto charge phone. I as well could use the iron after requesting from the lady host.. Definitely would stay again. Due travelling for work the place was convenient for me.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Anabrtorres
PortugalIt is very distant from the central area, but there's a coach station right in front of the hostel. There's no women's separate room.
The host was very kind and friendly. The installments are very organized, cleaned and comfortable. There's a good kitchen with all the necessary items, microwave, oven, fridge and a tv.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Katie
IrelandLocation was a bit far, but there's a bus directly to Princes St. The hostel is above a pub so can be a bit loud. To get to the entrance it's behind the pub and up the stairs - it was a bit unnerving arriving at night, I was glad I wasn't alone.
Clean, comfortable and nice staff - perfect for a short stay (we were there just one night).
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Kenneth
United Kingdomabove a noisy pub
good access to bus routes into town
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Vincent
United KingdomThere was np much space for luggage.
The kitchen was ok
Stayed in November 2022
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