The Hostel

At The Hostel we provide comfortable accommodation at great rates! We understand that whether travelling as a tourist, backpacker or getting away with friends, comfort and budget are high on the list of priorities - we provide that and more, in the most stylish and funky hostel in Edinburgh!
Located directly opposite Haymarket Train Station in the West End, The Hostel is only a 5-10 minute walk to the hustle & bustle of Princes Street. We are also opposite the city's busiest bus interchange so you will have no problems transporting yourself out of the neighbourhood.
Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a must see and are easily accessible on foot or by public transport. Right on our doorstep we have the wonderful St Mary's Cathedral, a popular tourist landmark. An easy 15 minute stroll is the infamous Grassmarket area & there are a range of bars and restaurants within 100 metres of The Hostel. We can highly recommend our sister unit The West End Hotel for food & drink, where guests of The Hostel will receive up to 20% off their bill.
Please read all the details below before you book for an understanding of why we think 'The Hostel' is the place for you to stay in Edinburgh for the single traveller or groups of up to 95!

Facilities we offer include:

*No curfew!
*Free internet access - (08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m.)
*Free hot showers (24 hours)
*24 Hrs Free WI-FI
*Free tea and coffee facilities
*Pool table - (available from 08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. only)
*Kitchen - (available from 08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. only)
*Lounge with Digital TV with surround sound speakers - (available from 08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. only)
*24 hour access key card security entry
*Free Luggage Storage
*Laundry (wash and dry for £2)
*Continental Breakfast @ £2
*Loch Ness and Highlands tour booking facility from reception.
* Friendly & Informative Staff
*For our stag and hen nights we can book Club Class Party-bus Pub Tours, Paint-balling all starting from £25 per person and many other entertainments.

Please note that there are no electrical sockets in the dormitories. Unfortunately this is due to guests using irons and hair straightners in the room and leaving them on the carpets. This is a serious health and safety risk and to ensure the safety of our guests and staff, sockets are supplied in the public areas and hairdryers are provided in the bathrooms.

The female dorm is only available for booking by females. If a male books this room your booking will be cancelled and the deposit will not be refunded. All other dorms are mixed sex.
*Triple rooms consist of lower double bed and upper single bed.
*Family room consists of 3 single bunks and 1 lower double bunk.

Due to the high demand for accommodation in Edinburgh over New Year, guests will be asked to settle 50% of their total amount, which is non-refundable, one month prior to arrival when booked into the hotel between:
29 December - 2 January (Inclusive)
If cancelling for these dates we require no less than 2 weeks notice for there to be no further charges made to your credit card. Cancelling within 2 weeks of your arrival date will see the total remaining balance of your bill charged to the credit card details provided to us with your booking.