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The Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Haymarket with bar/lounge

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The Hostel

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Billiards
Business centre

Overview of The Hostel

6.4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Explore the area

3 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMurrayfield Stadium19 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)13 min drive
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Room options

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Hostel is located in Haymarket, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Murrayfield Ice Rink and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk
  • George Street - 14 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 17 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 2 min walk
  • Platform 5 - 1 min walk
  • The Mercat Bar - 3 min walk
  • Pho Viet Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

The Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Hostel. 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), luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM–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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

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
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 any lifts
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

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 to 8:00 AM for a fee of GBP 5.

What time is check-out at The Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hostel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). Haymarket Tram Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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 traveller

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

Business traveller
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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

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