50 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
#151 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2879 hostel reviews
7.0Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 January 2024
Marco
ItalyWiFi coverage was very poor and for almost a full day so erratic (just a few hours on my first day ); no sockets in my dorm (well I counted 3 but couldn't access them), keeping my phone charged was my main concern during my stay.
It's clean, it has a kitchen, 2 showers & toilets in the dorm. It was very cheap
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Andrew
United KingdomKitchen is a bit small and not very well stocked, struggled to find cutlery, oven glove and plates. Perhaps a chair and table in bedroom?
It’s central, staff are helpful, whilst I didn’t use - it has a bar and restaurant which I’ve used in the past. Room beds are comfortable. Shower and toilet clean, well stocked and shower easy to use.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Arlene
United KingdomRoom wasn’t cleaned properly
Entrance and facilities very nice. Staff super friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Marshall
United Kingdomsometimes one of the doors didn't like my room keys
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Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Radkiewicz
United KingdomBreakfast room wasn't really clean, tables and floor were sticky, long lane to the only coffee machine which took ages to brew coffee.
Nice warm room, super clean bed sheets and towels
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Johny
GermanyVery uncomfortable mattresses, cleanliness could have been better in the room and bathroom, requested cleaning never happened, rooms were not cozy, no opportunities to hang up coats or store things
Good location, 24h reception, Bar with nice atmosphere, affordable
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Daina
United KingdomThe shower was a bit tight to get into, especially when trying not to let water escape as I like to have it running before I get in, to let it get to temperature. Man cleaning the pool tables during breakfast being a bit loud at times. Personally, it's not the best time to do this when people are trying to enjoy a quiet morning.
Nice clean tidy rooms, not loads of space but enough, slept great decent, breakfast and overall decent value for money.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Darren
United KingdomHaving to make up your own bed on arrival.
Convince to the City Centre
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Ella
IrelandThe curtain rail on the bed was broken but staff were very helpful when I flagged it with them
Very central location, clean and tidy.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Karen
United KingdomVery small family room, tired decor and very squeaky beds
Good location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Apolette
United KingdomFor a hostel type of room, we rented a private room which was advertised as 2 single beds, but there are 2 bunk beds as well, making it 4 beds inside. There isn't much space, and I think that is why it's a bit expensive cause I am thinking we paid for those extra beds too to make the room private.
I like the location, its very central and near everywhere. I also like that they have a late check out option for 12£ which will extend your stay until 2pm.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Domingues
United KingdomThe kitchen was just disgusting on many occasions we decided to use. No dishes enough and no sign of maintenance. We did prefer to eat outside.
Great location, good value.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Jb
Saudi ArabiaThe que
The location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Marcia
IrelandBreakfast was good, but one day they didn't have any milk nor coffee.
Staff were very helpful and friendly.room was very comfortable with lockers for each bed, it has private toilet and shower Location excellent!!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Aiza
United KingdomNothing
Location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Lena
United KingdomExcellent location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Ramoldo
United Kingdomthere is a lot of noise, you can't sleep at night
very good staff helped me with the problem, you can rely on them. The location is very good, you have all the facilities of the city near the location... Pe
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Benjamin
CroatiaVery uncomfortable bed.. I didn’t sleep 3 nights..
Good location..
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Jason
United KingdomStaff were a little offish
The facilities are clean and the location is central
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Hannah
United KingdomOnly problem we had was the noise from the bar which doesn’t really bother us but wouldn’t recommend to light sleeper Also found a lot of hair in our bed
Cheap, quirky, good for young people as has bar, very sociable
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Karen
United KingdomOur bed squeaked a lot.
The hostel is in a fantastic place for exploring the town. The staff are lovely and helpful. It has everything you need.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Kerry
GermanyEasy check-in and lovely staff who were always helpful! Room was clean, decent towels and linen.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Simon
United KingdomNeeds a lick of paint !
Adequate and clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Vasco
PortugalOverall the stay was really good, but there are a couple of things that need some improvement. Definitely the mattresses need renewal, specially since the type of tourism in Edinburgh is to walk around the city to explore, so when we get to the hostel a good night of sleep is needed. Also reinforcing the windows would be great, since the rooms are above the bar, and we can hear the loud music and people partying downstairs. Everyone has their right to party, so reinforcing the windows to try and muffle the sound would be great. But again, the stay was great, this is just an improvement suggestion 👌
The location is incredible, near almost all of the landmarks in the city, has supermarkets, restaurants and close to the train and tram as well. The staff at the reception are very friendly and helpful, breakfast is not incredible but it has several options and the refills are done very often. Perfect place for a short stay no question.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Ávila
ChileThe location
Stayed in December 2023
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