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The Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a bar

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Food and drink
Front of property
Food and drink

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

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

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Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

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

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Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

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

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory

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

Basic Triple Room

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
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

  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 1 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haymarket Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street
Near Edinburgh Castle and George Street, The Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 2.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hostel?

The Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available from 11 PM– 8:00 AM for a fee of GBP 5.

What time is check-out at The Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hostel located?

Located in West End, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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The Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 163 reviews

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 Excellent

Adeyinka

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

Lovely place

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mok

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

James

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Agneta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
シャワーが水だった。若い子の集団がシャワー室を占領して汚くしていた。個人的荷物をシャワー室に置きっぱなしだった。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Pieter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Marcantonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Paso Robles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally nice staff and decent conditions. All in all, a great stay
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Frida

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

화장실이 불편했던 숙소

Haymarket역 근처에 있어서 에딘버러 유명 관광지까지 걸어서 20-30분 정도 거리에 위치해 있습니다. 3층침대 맨 밑칸을 사용했는데 간격이 낮아서 머리를 자주 박게 되었습니다. 3층침대가 6-7개 정도 한방에 있어서 합숙소 분위기가 납니다. 화장실은 남녀공용으로 층마다 있는데 부족하다고 느꼈습니다. 처음 들어간 샤워부스에서는 찬물만 나왔고 다음에 들어간 곳은 수압이 매우 약했습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

great hostel

Very good hostel good location. Great privacy and get discount for food and drink at the bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't expect much from hostiles but this one was very Clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019