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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
One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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3 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Princes Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

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

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Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room

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

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One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Haymarket, The Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. This 10-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Hostel

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a bar
A local mainstay since 1900, The Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Stovetops, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at The Hostel.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 free cancellation available at The Hostel?

The Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Haymarket within a short 10-minute walk of Princes Street and also 14 minutes on foot from George Street. You'll also find Grassmarket and Murrayfield Stadium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does The Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this adults-only hostel, including a bar, concierge services, and a terrace.

Are there hot tubs at The Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from The Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 6.7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Hostel?

No, at The Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

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

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Frida

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with pets
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love having a full kitchen with pots &pans avalible. This is really a nice hostel and has laundry for £3 they wash dry and fold for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smells bad. I know that it is a budget hostel and I am staying with other guests, but the management should do a routine check of the room to ensure the cleanliness of the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Kitchen &lounge too small, but serves a purpose

Very convenient, righ across the street from train station and all buses/trams to Airport and city. Small, but still very limited space for relaxing, not enough seats or table spaces to eat, bare. Very small kitchen, especially as people hanging round chatting (which should be able to!). Otherwise clean, up to date, convenient and served a purpose for a few hours sleep before flight
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a one night stay... Good location for the starion and also tram stop for the airport is just outside.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There is a kitchen. Location not far from Edinburgh castle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019