The Hostel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Hostel
Hostel
3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Royal Mile.Show More
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Amenities
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Front Desk Safe
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
English
Game Room
No Smoking in Public Areas
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Property Description
With a stay at The Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Royal Mile.
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3.5/5
Cleanliness3.5
Amenities3.5
Location3.5
Service3.5
All 11 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(11.4km)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(150m)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
Bed in 12-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private Toilet
Shampoo
Soap
Heating
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Private Twin Room
Non-smoking
Coat Hanger
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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6 Bed Female Dormitory
Non-smoking
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1
Private Bunk Bed Room
1 Bunk bed
Non-smoking
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1
Bed In 18 Mixed Dorm Room
Non-smoking
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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In-Room Safe
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Bed in 21 Beds Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
In-room Wi-Fi
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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Bed In 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private Toilet
Shampoo
Soap
Heating
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Guest Reviews
3.5/5
11 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.5
- Amenities3.5
- Location3.5
- Service3.5
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AI Summary
Convenient location near transport links and city center, ideal for exploring Edinburgh. Friendly staff offer individual attention and assist with room switches. Suitable for cost-conscious solo travelers.
Guest User
June 11, 2024
Very good place to stay for a weekend for a solo traveler or a group of friends. Great location, very clean, plenty of options to eat nearby. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Rayna was at the reception when I got in late on a Friday night and she got up from dinner to check me in and show me to my bunk and other facilities and explain the rules. I had forgotten my adapter for the UK socket and Rayna and Sarah were very helpful in allowing me to charge my phone at the reception and it was very secure. Loved the hostel and the staff with whom I had great conversations. Bathroom was nice with warm water and despite the hostel being full, with multiple bathrooms and toilets, one did not have to wait in lines.
Guest User
February 24, 2024
really friendly relaxed environment and atmosphere also enjoyed the film nights and other entertainment, comfy beds to sleep excellent value for money brilliant staff would recommend and would definitely stay here again stayed here for 13 nights and no complaints at all, a really good place to stay
Guest User
August 31, 2023
I say basic but there were some unexpected extras and there has been money spent on this place but maybe not so recently. The overall athmosphere is friendly and relaxed with a lounge space that supports that with sofas, tv/ books and games,. The staff i noticed went out of their way to show new people around individually at check in and explain the rules and facilities. There was a very small kitchen open late evening but not early morning. Enough to heat up a basic meal so could eat more cheaply out of supermarkets, although plenty of take aways locally too. Washing facilities also limited, at least 2 dorms, one of which slept 12 people, shared 3 showers 3 toilet cubicles( 2 with a sink in it) and 1 extra sink. No facilities for washing clothes but there is a laundry service offered when the hostel has the capacity. A hairdryer in common area. Dorm was full, 12 bunks, plugs for phone charging but not by the beds, and no storage in the dorm so stuff everywhere, unavoidably really for those travelling for longer periods. Beds had seen some service but not uncomfortable? Bedding clearly used but clean and not threadbare. Garden nice, and not just for smokers. Comfortable sturdy tables and chairs for all with smokers in one area only. Overall, cheap and basic but with extra features that made it a nice place to stay not just a cheap place to sleep
Guest User
August 11, 2023
The is a hostel for grown ups. If you want a fake smile, a saccharine “hello” and someone to provide you with a self-affirming pat on the head, you should look elsewhere. The hostel is a hostel. You sleep in a dorm. The people are other travellers used to travelling. You need to follow some basic rules designed to make the stay comfortable for all. The accommodation is cheap and so you should expect it to be budget! I really liked the other people here and appreciated the “if you don’t like it: tough” rigour of the place. That said, one small criticism is I don’t think excluding new arrivals from the ‘reception’ area in the evenings is a bit unnecessary and does create a “them and us” atmosphere. I didn’t care because I went out but I can see how some people would.
Guest User
June 5, 2023
I didn't love this place, much better options are available in Edinburgh for the same price. This place was not particularly clean and I did not enjoy the company of my roommates as a solo female traveller (no fault of the hostels) but the lack of privacy between the beds, the close proximity of the beds, NO STORAGE, limited power outlets and small communal spaces did not help me feel any more comfortable.The staff were very accommodating when I asked to switch rooms, which was very comforting. The power supply was low and took a long time to charge devices which wasn't ideal giving that the whole room was sharing two outlets. Wouldn't stay here again.
Guest User
May 8, 2023
DO NOT BOOK this place. They canceled with no reason given, 2 weeks before our stay. This was our honeymoon trip; we booked months in advance. Then we get an email that says our booking was canceled due to an "issue with bedding", and to top it off, the stay was during a national holiday, so there were no other affordable options in the area. We stayed in Glasgow instead because of this. I cannot express how angry I am that they can do this to people. I wish nothing but bad luck to this joke of an establishment. Again, DO NOT BOOK HERE. I personally think their "internal issue with beds" was just raising the price and rebooking, which should be illegal.
Guest User
March 31, 2023
Staff partying after hours with loud music, alcohol and friends coming over. All that even after 11pm so you would not have enough sleep. Are you sure you want to stay here? Good location and moderate prices.
Guest User
August 28, 2022
Very dirty hostel. Booked for 14 nights and prepaid but could only stay for 1 because it was that dirty. Asked for a different room when checking in and was charged an additional £90 for an upgraded room, which was never given as not yet available. Upon checkout they refused to return the unused upgrade charge along with the 13 nights additional nights that were prepaid. The non refundable prepaid original booking I understand, and that was agreed to, but to refuse to refund for an upgrade that was never given seems unethical and possibly illegal. Steer clear.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Activities
Game Room
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Shared Kitchen
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–24:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–23:00
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1899
- Renovated: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 10
With a stay at The Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Royal Mile.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features concierge services and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features concierge services and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.