The Hostel

Facade/entrance
bunk bed
Kitchen or kitchenette
Bed
Garden
review stars
7.1Good
(2,054 Ratings)
"Easy to locate"
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7.1 / 10
Good(2,054 Ratings)

Hostel in Edinburgh

4-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this hostel

Set in an original Victorian building, this funky hostel offers dorm rooms with large windows and high ceilings. It is directly opposite Haymarket Train Station and only a 10-minute walk to Princes Street.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key card access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

7.1 / 10
Good(2,054 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Easy to locate
The time the kitchen closes
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
The friendliness of those who run the hostel, the feeling of safety, the possibility to use the kitchen, the comfortable bed (mattress).
The crowded 6 bed women room: three beds on top of each other should be a no no! Two bunk beds on top of ea h other that’s it! Also, for 6 women in same room, much bigger room was needed (at least twice the size! Good to have two drawers under two bunk beds so things can be stored there and locked!
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Staff is very friendly and helpful. It’s a 30 min walk from the center which isn’t bad. Showers are ok, could definitely do with some improvements. Mattress and pillow on bed 1 room 9 need urgent replacing..
Bedding - mattress and pillow Lockers - not big enough and outside the bedroom
5 / 10·Aug 2026
If you are visiting Edinburgh to sightsee, the location is fine. Can leave bags before check in. Close to Haymarket station.
Arrived at 10am, check in is 2pm. Final check in is midnight. We had to go out, leave our day to come back to the hostel to check in and then go out again. Wasting about an hour of our day. There should be a better system for this. Mattresses and pillows need to be replaced. Shower is either freezing or scalding hot.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Hostel?

We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, kitchen, and balcony/terrace.


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