Title: Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel puts travelers in the middle of Scotland's historic capital, with easy access to major attractions and a welcoming vibe ## Photo gallery for Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel ![Café - Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/5366e4c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/9d17b3c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/f4a1c0b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/e4067aaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/0c4161df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in central Edinburgh, this youth hostel is a short walk from Princes Street and the Royal Mile. Relax with coffee in the lobby or enjoy the arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available, and guests love its convenient city location. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services - Bar - Laundry room £50 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed 2 beds Showing 9 of 9 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/1d02840e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/e7136995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 6 Single Beds ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Male) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/1d02840e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (Male) ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory (Female) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/e7136995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory (Female) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/96fb7e10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/1d02840e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, Ensuite 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite ![Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/08bb81eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite ![Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/823954d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite ![Standard Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/8a760d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room, Ensuite 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/c7980809_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Youth-Hostel.h1853988.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Youth-Hostel.h1853988.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95967%2C-3.18317&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vcrBgXCR8ceMsejsmQGGV9NSsSs=) 9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4AL ### What's nearby - ![Calton Hill featuring a monument, hiking or walking and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Calton Hill 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Royal Mile 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Omni Centre Edinburgh 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Balfour Street Tram Stop 9 min walk - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 12 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Santu Coffee Roastery 5 min walk - Down the Hatch 2 min walk - The Joker & the Thief 2 min walk - 1802 - The Theatre Royal Bar ## About this property ### Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Hostel near Princes Street Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant and Cafe Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Self-service breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage - Coffee/tea in reception, meeting rooms and games - A lift Room features All 271 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Bathroom emergency pull cord - Handrails in stairways - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for self-service breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Edinburgh Central Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth SYHA Edinburgh Central Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland Edinburgh Central Youth Hotel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Scotland Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel? ### How much is parking at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel? ### Where is Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 89 8 - Good 74 6 - Okay 29 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great people and service. Clean and safe. ##### Steven Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Antonietta 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Room comfort #### Edinburgh hostel central Very good location, well maintained, ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ec63edd5-ed02-4c3b-b33e-3da71afa7147-1756651168398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Antonietta Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zelita 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very well located and friendly staff ##### Zelita Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff were polite and very helpful. ##### Ross Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Xochitl 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was very easy to arrive, public transport is 2 min walking distance, facilities are good, mattress, linen and towels were clean and staff is friendly (just not the girl that speaks Spanish, she is a little bit rude). ##### Xochitl Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good facilities, short walk into Edinburgh old town. Lots of shops surrounding, lovely staff ##### Emma Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect for our one night stay in Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable and convenient. ##### Kate Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a great two nights staying in the female dorm. The road is a little noisy but everything else was great! Would stay again. ##### Jillian Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha Meutia 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Had standard ensuite room, nice and spacious ##### Natasha Meutia Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P S 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great value Can't fault it. Staff are so lovely. ##### P S Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a great place to stay and in a great location being a 10 min walk from old town. I would recommend this place to everyone. The only thing to complain about was the price was a little high for a hostel but everywhere in Edinburgh is expensive to stay. ##### Erik Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anja 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice Hotel. The Room was big enough. The Hotel Staff helped us. It´s only some meters to the City Center. The scottish breakfast was very nice. ##### Anja Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfy and basic Beds were comfy and rooms were clean, perfect for a one night stay if you're not looking for any too fancy. Communal areas were comfortable too and they have a room with a ping-pong table etc. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yan 11 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I enjoy every time I use youth hostels in Scotland. They are affordable with nice and modern decor. The Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel was just what we needed for a weekend break, just minutes away from the city center, restaurants and shops. Plenty of parking and this is free on weekends. Staff were very nice and excellent customer service. Would definitely come back. ##### Yan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just the job Just needed a clean, safe room for the night - met three other ladies, nice chat. Good sleep. Perfect ##### Gillian Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally 7 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Room is clean, window was cracked open (3rd floor). Laundry facilities available & working, location is very good. Intended to drop off luggage & they let us check in an hour early! ##### Sally Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shufen 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Staff were very nice and the room was very clean. But the free Wi-Fi connection was terrible, on and off. The speed without Wi-Fi was also slow for some reason, in the lobby and in our room. ##### Shufen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 20 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Clean enough . Very loud doors when they shut so kept up by loud neighbours at times . Could do with a bit of renovation. Overall was alright place. Bed comfortable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### better than a hotel I stayed in I have stayed at this hostel many times but always before with other people-= so it was especially great to have a room to myself - with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The buffet breakfast was good and coffee was too .The last time i stayed the road outside was being converted for the tram lines-but now that the tram runs almost to the door from Waverley station and the airport it is excellent. The room was clean modern and a lot better than the hotel I stayed in for the rest of my holiday near Loch Lomond. I will be back but for a longer stay next time ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christina 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Booked a room for one night for a family of six. Great with option of one room. You have to ask for towels. Three bunk beds. Toilet and shower separately. The mattress especially in the lower beds where a bit wore down. Only a small chair and three chairs. Couldn’t sit in the bottom beds. ##### Christina Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location was brilliant, 5 minute walk to central Edinburgh. Great transport links, buses and trams to get out and about at good value for money. Hostel was more than adequate for our needs with only one negative, being on a main road, it was noisy but not much can be done about that but will ask for room on other side next time i visit. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, service was good. With regards to food, we choose full breakfast which include both options making it expensive and given the two choices a little unfair as i personally would not require the cheaper option when selecting the cooked breakfast option. Maybe you could look at offering two options with one price for the selected rather than charging both prices just because someone prefers a cooked breakfast. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definately visit again and will also recommend to friends. ##### Wendy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Very clean. Comfy beds, amazing shower. Quiet. Friendly welcome appreciated esp as we ‘older youths’ 😊 ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann-Maree 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well worth it, tram from airport each access, laundry, breakfast and free kitchen is fantastic Will stay again ##### Ann-Maree Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a youth hostel, so expect some loud kids, but beyond that it was a pleasant first glimpse into Edinburgh. Close enough to walk to the Royal Mile and by trams if not ##### Tyler Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Annabelle 19 Jan 2026 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness The sheet and room weren’t very clean ##### Annabelle Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pine-Marten-By-Marstons-Inns.h33726162.Hotel-Information) > > [Court Residence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Court-Residence.h13525405.Hotel-Information) > > [Marine North Berwick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Marine-Spa-North-Berwick.h17968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Neuk](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Neuk.h46107760.Hotel-Information) > > [The Linton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Linton-Hotel.h6412417.Hotel-Information) > > [Gosfield House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Gosfield-House-Hotel.h27588658.Hotel-Information) > > [Central Apartment Linlithgow, near Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Private-Apartment-In-The-Heart-Of-Linlithgow.h32636541.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Porto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d603077-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Williamscraig Holiday Cottages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Williamscraig-Holiday-Cottages.h27276440.Hotel-Information) > > [The Latch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Latch-Apartment.h37908194.Hotel-Information) > > [Norton House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Norton-House-Hotel-Spa.h15468.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Houstoun House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Houstoun-House.h18529.Hotel-Information) > > [Seabreeze](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Seabreeze.h43982191.Hotel-Information) > > [Arden Country House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Arden-Country-House.h4638922.Hotel-Information) > > [West Fenton Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-West-Fenton-Court.h23066322.Hotel-Information) > > [Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Greywalls-Hotel-And-Chez-Roux.h3620007.Hotel-Information) > > [The Original Rosslyn Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Original-Rosslyn-Hotel.h4533372.Hotel-Information) > > [Coach House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Coach-House.h46107303.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balerno Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balerno-Inn.h41970405.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rocks](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Rocks.h22999159.Hotel-Information) > > [No.12 Hotel & Bistro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-No12-Hotel-Bistro.h9774602.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalhousie Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalhousie-Castle-Hotel-Spa.h552253.Hotel-Information) > > [Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Chain-Runner.h33107140.Hotel-Information) > > [The Gables](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Gables.h23071835.Hotel-Information) > > [Dakota Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dakota-Edinburgh.h1625694.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Cars ### Packages > [Amsterdam Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amsterdam.d178229.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---