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The Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh

46 Marine Drive, Cramond Foreshore, EH4 5EP, Edinburgh

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Reviews of The Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh


If you plan on staying there only for a night, be prepared to spend 7 pounds on the transportation. (1.5 one way, 4 for day pass, 1.5 one way the next...

Kochia, Taiwan, stayed on 28th Jun 09

This was "THE" best hostel we have stayed at so far.

eddelite1, USA, stayed on 27th Jun 09

About The Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh



Looking for Great Accommodation with Complimentary Continental Breakfast
( cereal, toast, jam, butter, tea, coffee and orange juice), then look no further.

Globetrotters is a laid back, friendly, fun, clean, comfortable, modern and secure hostel with a fantastic bar and facilities that are second to none.

The Globetrotter Inn is a 4* hostel, we are the perfect base for groups and individuals alike! We accept Stag, Hen, School Groups, Sports Groups, families and individuals.

We accept bookings for any number of nights you wish. We also accept one night booking not like other hostels where you have to book 2 or 3 nights.

Take your pick from private double & twin en-suite rooms, 4 or 6 share en-suite rooms or 6 or 8 share luxury bunk rooms.

Our custom designed beds are the most comfortable in Edinburgh and allow for great levels of privacy and comfortable nights sleep. With your own spring mattress, reading light, privacy curtain and shelf you'll find yourself relating to your very own bed back home.

With just over 366 beds there's something for everyone.

Towels are provided in our private twin and double rooms - guests booking in bunk rooms should BYO - alternatively we have towels on sale in the on-site shop. We do however supply all bed linen.

To make things even better...everyone in a dorm room get's their own backpack sized locker, a big bunk with a privacy curtain and a personal reading light! Talk about comfortable! We even give you bed linen upon arrival.

Our facilities include:

* Water front bar with a 24-hour license
* Mini-Supermarket
* Internet Cafe @ WIFI (chargable)
* Large Kitchen & Dining Room (Ultra Clean and we even do your dishes for you!)
* Big Screen Movie Room
* TV Lounge and chill out area
*24 hour reception

We understand that just because you're travelling on a budget - comfort and security is not something that should be neglected....

The Inn is on the south side of the Firth of Forth with sensational views. It's roughly 15 minutes drive from Edinburgh's Waverley train station and 15 minutes drive from Edinburgh International Airport.

Cancellations for people booking through HW must be received 24-hours prior to 2pm of your arrival date. Failure to do so will result in the cost of your first night's accommodation being charged to the card used to make your booking.

Check-in time is from 2pm. Check out time is 10am.

Any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (over 21) and must not be in shared rooms.

Note: We do not accept American Express, Diners or Laser cards

We run our very own shuttle bus which leaves from Waterloo Place, stand C. The times for this bus is as follows:
Leaving Waterloo Place, Stand C on the hour every hour.

Price for our shuttle is £1.50 single, £2.50 day return, £4.00 day pass and £10.00 for weekly pass.

NEW YEAR PACKAGE (HOGMANAY)
We are hosting a 3 day New Year Package which starts on 30th December x 3 nights.
If you book only 1 night this will automatically be cancelled (must be 3 nights from 30th December)

The package includes the following:

3 nights accommodation with complimentary continental breakfast
Street Party Ticket to the Famous Hogmanay Party
Transport to and from the Street Party (7 different times going in and out of the town)
Live Band
Karaoke

With all bookings Hostelworld will deduct 10% deposit, once the hostel has received your booking we will take a further 40% deposit to guarantee your booking, then the remainder of the balance will be due on 30th November (1 month before arrival). If you book after 30th November, the hostel will require full payment when we receive the booking. Please note that all deposits are NON REFUNDABLE.

GROUP BOOKINGS
Will all groups of 6 or over we will take a further 40% deposit when we receive the booking with the remainder of the balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival.

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Facilities

  • Internet Access
  • WiFi in Lobby
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Fax Service
  • Postal Service
  • Card Phones
  • Cable TV
  • DVD`s
  • Common Room
  • Outdoor Terraced Area
  • Pool Table
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Key Card Access
  • BBQ Area
  • Breakfast
  • Included
  • Continental
  • Washing Machine/Dryer
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Mini-Supermarket
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bar
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Tours Desk
  • Luggage Storage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 24 Hour Reception