Perhaps it could be great to have a little more information on arrival. I wasn't shown the kitchen, and I didn't know there was a restaurant downstairs. I could have organized my meals differently. I don't know if there were any bathroom outside the dormitories. We were 8 in ours, and we had to wait quite some time for the shower. It could have been great to have access to a bathroom outside our own room, to gain some time. The kitchen could be more equipped (more plates, cutlery, soap and dishwashing liquid, etc.). The key system doesn't always work, you can be locked outside at night and have to wake people up to ask them to open the door for you. I didn't have a lamp next to my bed, and we didn't manage to open the window of the room completely.

Big place with a lot of space, many facilities available. Nice staff. A restaurant, kitchen, karaoke session. The bed has to be prepared by yourself, which is more hygienic. Not far from the train station.

Stayed in May 2024

I think our stay would have been very poor if we weren't moved! I was told we didn't book breakfast when we had, but was resolved when I showed the booking. The breakfast was odd, stuff ran out and wasn't replaced for ages. It was a mish mash of hot and cold breakfast without doing either really well. Boiled eggs don't go well with sausages and baked beans, scrambled or fried would be better. No tea or coffee in the room, so we brought our own travel kettle.

That the staff moved us from our first twin room, we initially had a window that opened directly onto the bar seating area. When I complained, we were moved to a room on the top floor that faced the street and had a view of Arthur's Seat. This was a more spacious room too. That the place was central, close to the train station and had a luggage storage room. We had breakfast included, which is useful if you have a busy day.

Stayed in April 2024

Room was not ready when I arrived and had to wait over 1 hour to check in. Then the day after my key didn’t work anymore. However the staff was very apologetic, let me leave my luggage in a storage room and offered me free drinks as compensation.

The rooms were spacious and clean. It had an amazing location with lots of options to eat and go out in the center. Also there was no noise when I needed to sleep so that was great!

Stayed in May 2024

It's very centrally located and good value for money for especially how close to the old town you're staying. The check in was smooth and staff helpful.

Stayed in May 2024

To clean the blankets

Rates

Stayed in May 2024

The vending machine only lets you purchase one thing at once, if you do more than 1 then it only charges you for the first item you selected and you have to do it again to get the second item

Everything but 1 thing

Stayed in May 2024

Price

Location

Stayed in April 2024

Matras was worn. Woke up with a bit of back pain

Location is perfect!

Stayed in May 2024

Staff , frenly n accommodative.

Stayed in May 2024

We booked a twin room, but we get a room with two level bed and no wardrobe or closet in the room. Bathroom was really nice, though so at least this is something we were pleased with. Overall the room was not what was promoted and didn't match the pictures when we did our reservation so it was misleading.

The greatest about the hostel is its location in the heart of the centre with clubs and pubs around. The hostel bar 50 is also good along with the different nights and prices in the lobby. I recommend the quiz night it was great fun :)

Stayed in May 2024

Gets noisy at night because of the bar

Location is accessible

Stayed in May 2024

Your stay depends on the "neighbors" - we were woken up at 3am because some group of 20-somethings decided the hallway could be a pub. They were very loud, banging with the doors, obviously drunk...

Great location and communication with the staff before arrival, room was comfortable, clean and spacious for the 2 of us, good breakfast options.

Stayed in April 2024

Bed are too hard for me, but that is a personal feeling.

The bar/restaurant fifty, was great. With good food and drinks The people for check in/out are great and very helpfull.

Stayed in May 2024

The sheets are clean but the blanket is not very clean :((

Great location for an affordable price. The staff are helpful and let us store the suitcase. We got to use the kitchen. Edinburgh is a hill city so beware of your own travel.

Stayed in May 2024

A bit dodgy with the language. A3 bedroom was in fact a 3 bed- room

Stayed in April 2024

Despite having stayed numerous times still have to show my passport, which has expired, and to be told I have to renew - when I can’t afford it! It’s a little frustrating

Good central location, not too busy, know my way round, comfortable enough bed and room not too warm.

Stayed in April 2024

Mattress was a little uncomfortable and having to put on pillow cases and duvet cover ourselves was a little inconvenient.

Enjoyed a nice stay in great location. Plenty of facilities that were regularly cleaned. Helpful staff in both the bar and at reception that were available 24 hours.

Stayed in April 2024

There was a chewing gum on top of one bed. Although it is a hostel a party went on in the bar until 2am, which does not follow the rules.

Great location and value for money (considering it is a hostel). Dog friendly!

Stayed in March 2024

Not enough plugs in the room

Stayed in April 2024

I don’t think it’s bad place 🤙

Easy to find and it’s centrally located 🤙

Stayed in April 2024

A lot of noise from the corridor, no elevator

A clean room with a private bathroom, located in the old city, a good breakfast was included

Stayed in April 2024

Great value

Stayed in April 2024

Noisy, definitely take ear plugs. No tv in room. Beds not really that comfortable

Very central, room clean,

Stayed in April 2024

A bit noisy in the evenings (but does quieten down at a reasonable time).

A good value establishment conveniently situated near the Royal Mile. Bar meal was very tasty.

Stayed in April 2024