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Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile

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Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is an ideal base for city adventures. Relax at the on-site bar, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and use in-room WiFi. The property offers laundry facilities, with helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk ready to assist with local recommendations.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
4 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Kitchenette
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
5 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Kitchenette
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
6 bedrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Kitchenette
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Robertson's Close, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LY

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 199 rooms offer comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 03 and September 01.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

SYHA Edinburgh Metro
Metro Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Metro Youth
Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 52 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ユースホステルでした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mein Zimmer war ruhig und sauber. Das Bett war gut. Das Badezimmer könnte mal saniert werden. Für ein Hostel aber ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war super und freundlich und hat mir meinen (sehr schweren) Koffer aufs Zimmer getragen. Die Matratze ist aber so durchgelegen, dass ich besser auf dem Boden geschlafen hätte. Mir tun die Studenten leid, die während des Semesters in solchen Betten schlafen müssen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

C C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a night's digs

Was as expected. Basic accommodation at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a student accommodation during term time, so do not expect hotel service. It's still great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Le personnel est présent pour aider, cependant la propreté et le rapport qualité/prix pourrait être amélioré.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best value for the Fringe

Third year staying here for the fringe - excellent location, basic but clean facilities, great staff. Being able to leave luggage (at no extra charge) is great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Staff & service

OK stay during the Fringe Festival

This hostel is ideally located for attending the Fringe festival, but it is far from glamourous. Each room is quite small, basic and the floorboard creak loudly. The shared bathroom (between five) on each corridor is outdated and super basic. You will need to bring or hire towels and toiletries as they are not provided here. Good think is that there is a shared kitchen with fridge, so if you want to cook and eat on a budget or just have a cup of tea you can with ease, but walking down the corridor expect more creaking. In my room too, the window was open, which made it very cold and noisy during my stay as people talking in the courtyard and arriving early (late am) to check in were often inconsiderate of guests trying to sleep off an early AM return to sleep. On the up side it is fairly cheap most nights, but I would not pay more than £40 a night to stay here. Even at that point is overcharging aka a theft from your pockets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

me, Hamburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fringe in Edinburgh just awesome. Beautiful city.. Central hostal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

SusieQ, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Right in the centre of Edinburgh

Student accommodation which is basic and can be noisy but is right at the centre of the action for the Festival. Single rooms only.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Ella, NZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, everything else not so much

I booked this hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe festival at very short notice (only booked my holiday 2 weeks before going) so it won on the price and the location front. Took about 2 minutes to walk from my room to the Royal Mile (via Hunter Square) which was fantastic, and a taxi ride back from literally any of the shows I went to see would cost less than 5 pounds (so cheap in comparison to taxis back home where a similar journey would cost you 3 times as much!) Onto the negatives... This facility operates as student accommodation for most of the year, so keep in mind that you are booking a private room in an apartment with shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. I was aware of this going in, but nothing could have prepared me for the stench in the living room, the crusted on "who knows what this is" on the oven/stove top, and the fact that every time I went to use the bathroom, it looked as though one of my "flatmates" had partaken in a pee party all over the bathroom floor. Pee everywhere, you almost could have opened a public swimming pool there was so much of it. The front desk staff would not send someone up to get it cleaned. The bed itself was like lying on a slab of concrete, with a very sad foam mattress.

6/10 Okay

Erica, London

Great location, bathroom wasn't too clean

Stayed there for the bank holiday weekend, room was big and spacious (it had a funny smell though). The shared bathroom was cleaned only the first day of my stay, for the rest of the 2 days, no one cleaned it. Compared to the other hostel of this chain, I was a bit disappointed.

6/10 Okay

claudia, Buenos Aires

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colchón incomodisimo!

El colchón tenía una cubierta tan finita que sus resortes me lastimaron impidiéndome dormir la primera de las 4 noches y la solución fue darme un acolchado para disminuir la incomodidad, no cambiarme el colchón! No me avisaron que llevará mi propia toalla, hay que pagar 2 libras por una! Y sacarse uno mismo sus sábanas y dejarlas abajo antes de irse!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location but noisy

The hostel located in a good location, but very noisy as next to the pub Staff are very nice and helpful Facilities are basic but as it's a hostel, I don't expect too much

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location in the middle of the Fringe events

Excellent location that was in the middle of old town right on the door step of all the different free fringe events. Staff were really friendly and I felt safe while traveling alone.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pratique et abordable mais peu agréable

Chambre en cité universitaire, confort minimal, faible isolation phonique la nuit, nombreux escaliers durs à monter. Tranche avec le charme d'Edinburgh, mais bien situé dans la vieille ville, à une rue du Royal Mile et environ 1 mile du chateau.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hostel within walking distance to the Royal Mile.

Room was clean & staff nice. Location very central. If you have a problem with stairs or staying above a pub this place is not for you.

2/10 Terrible

Davor, Zagreb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Invest some money

I had the worst polyester bed linen ever which nobody changed once in a whole week. It was actually an overpriced student dorm I would not recommend to anyone caring for a good night sleep. The only thing good about it is the location.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shame

Wasn't happy that the rooms were mixed, wasn't told that when I booked. Will stay in other hostels in future. Its a shame as the location was ideal.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Near from city center, which is good, quite loud neighborhood in the middle of the night though.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay place to spend a couple of nights however it can get loud from outside noise and only one flat pillow is provided which doesn't make the best nights sleep.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old hostel in need of an update

The hostel is old and is really in need of an update, especially the bathroom, but it is in a really great location just minutes walk from the Royal Mile. It is also very quiet and safe. My stay was quite pleasant.

6/10 Okay

HYOJEONG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아주 가난한 여행자에게 추천

싼 만큼 더럽고 주변 시끄러웠어요

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

noisy in the night but great location

I am not a big fan of night life and I stay in this hostel when festivals were in heat. Many performers and visitors are crowded on the roads surrounded this place and it was extremely noisy in the night. The noise would not stop until around 4 am in the morning! So bring your ear buds and prepare to be awakened during your sleep. Otherwise, the room is clean, the restroom is large, and I like the kitchen very much. It is located in the city center and it just needs a few minutes walk to most attractions.

4/10 Poor

jj, ny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

싼 맛에라도 전 별로..

객실 창문이 안열려서 암청 답답합니다.. 거기다 겨울 솜이불... 밤에 자가 더워서 밖에 가서 앉아있다 왔네요.. 구리고 메트리스도 너무 불편해요.. 제가 만약 아 곳을 가시 찾는다면 진짜 찾다찾다 잘 곳이 없을 때 최후의 선택으로 전 찾을거 같아요. 5파운드짜리 아침 조식은 맛있어요