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The Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with bar/lounge, near Edinburgh Castle

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Terrace/patio
Food and drink
Interior entrance
One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 21 Bed Mixed Dormitory (Triple Bunks)

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 27 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hostel

When you stay at The Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is just a quick walk: Haymarket Tram Station is steps away.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1900
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • In-room safe
  • Shared accommodations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 2.00 per person
  • Late check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 5

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hostel Edinburgh
The Hostel Edinburgh
The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Hostel and nearby?
The Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around The Hostel like?
The Hostel is in Haymarket, a short 1-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 10 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

The Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
Adeyinka, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

TIMOTHY, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Fine for a single night
It was the only place available in Edinburgh for a single night for £30, in a dorm of twelve beds. In other words, expensive. A drab place but the receptionist made it worth it.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Thanks no more again
The kitchen is very dirty and the The refrigerator smells so bad , The shower water is cold water, and the water flow is too slow. All over is too bad never again thanks
Mok, 9-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointed for a couples away and to expensive
Stay was very below average The staff were great and very friendly , our door didn’t work at one point , rooms were very dirt charged for towels two of the toilets were blocked the full weekend we were there and the showers had shower gel dispensers with no shower gel in any of them the whole hostel in need of a good clean. But again the staff were very friendly
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Cramped rooms and small bunk beds that you can't even sit up in. I did not see any evidence of the rooms, bed sheets or bathrooms being cleaned during my 4-night stay at all. The bathrooms were freezing cold as they had no heating. Also, the keycards for the front door and rooms did not work (despite keeping them away from mobile phones). Would definitely not stay here again - this has put me off booking other hostels in the future. Would not recommend.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for!
If you're looking for a cheap stay and great location this is it. Do not expect good service, a clean bathroom or a clean bed. The laundry service is awful, did get done after the second time I asked for it, didn't fold it, just shoved everything into a bag. The hostel was so bad that I booked another stay even though I lost everything I payed at this hostel. This was by far the worst hostel I stayed in, in over 6 countries.
Pieter, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

A hostel that looks like a homeless shelter.
A very functional shelter like hostel that provides just the basics. The condition of the mattresses, duvets and pillows were poor (they were old and filthy)in rooms crammed with bunk beds (and an annoyingly loud bathroom door that kept banging loudly). The bathrooms faucets had not hot water but the showers were reasonably clean. The common area was restricted to the hours between 8am to 11m which was a bit of a drag. The only highlight of this hostel itself was the clean kitchen and the staff. Overall, not the best hostel I've been to in the UK!
Marcantonio, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally nice staff and decent conditions. All in all, a great stay
Megan, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Frida, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The manager was rude and aggressive. He cannot answer any enquires and handle any situation. All he can say is “Check in 2pm. Check in 2pm.... on and on ... Working as same as a Robot. There is no lift. If you have a suitcase, they would not be happy to help you....no humanity.. avoid except you are homeless tonight.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Disgusting place, avoid.
Where do I even start. 1. Smells like mold and sweat. 2. No hot water in the showers 3. Nasty bathrooms 4. 3£ for a halfassed cereal/toast breakfast 5. Dirty beds/bed linen/towels 6. The cleaning staff really didn’t care about the cleanliness of the place. Very sloppy job of them. Overall I just felt really uncomfortable here since I had to shower in ice cold water and smell sweat and mold. Why even bother running a hostel if you’re not gonna do it properly? Tidiness shouldn’t be a luxury. I payed 40£ for 3 nights, the least I deserve is hot water and clean beds. Booked another place after the first night.
Adrian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Just to let you know I’m contacting the better business bureau about this hostel and you Expedia for charging me for the 21 of July as there was not the accommodation we asked for and we had to go elsewhere and pay for another room because of your incompetence in relaying the message that we requested a room for 4
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

You Expedia for not passing on messages that we needed a room for 4 that night on Sunday and the Hostel was no help and we had to find another place next door that was clean and cool we were offered a mattress on the floor of the sweet box of the hostel no sheet no pillow no service not at all as advertised!
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Thank you all staff for i stayed one night here . From the hostel, it is a good and convenient place where everything you need for everyday is nearby. It is a recommended inn for backpacker travelers. Best wishes !
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

lee, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

great hostel
Very good hostel good location. Great privacy and get discount for food and drink at the bar
Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I don't expect much from hostiles but this one was very Clean and organized.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love having a full kitchen with pots &pans avalible. This is really a nice hostel and has laundry for £3 they wash dry and fold for you!
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

The room smells bad. I know that it is a budget hostel and I am staying with other guests, but the management should do a routine check of the room to ensure the cleanliness of the rooms.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kitchen &lounge too small, but serves a purpose
Very convenient, righ across the street from train station and all buses/trams to Airport and city. Small, but still very limited space for relaxing, not enough seats or table spaces to eat, bare. Very small kitchen, especially as people hanging round chatting (which should be able to!). Otherwise clean, up to date, convenient and served a purpose for a few hours sleep before flight
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value for a one night stay... Good location for the starion and also tram stop for the airport is just outside.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

There is a kitchen. Location not far from Edinburgh castle
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review