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OVER 18'S ONLY, NO CHILDREN ALLOWED. Proof of age is required at check-in. A valid credit or debit card is required at check-in, to be checked against guest ID (card must be physically present, we cannot take details over the phone, email or fax.)

LOCATION. Our beautiful historic building is located at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town at the corner of the Grassmarket square. Within walking distance to all attractions and with the vibrant Edinburgh nightlife at your doorstep.

FUN EVENTS like pub crawl and pub quiz!

SECURITY. 24h Reception. No curfew. Secure electronic swipe cards for all rooms. CCTV throughout and security passes issued to all our guests. Secure lockers are provided for every bed.

MODERN ROOMS. All rooms have Wi-Fi access, USB charging points at each bed, and private bed lights. Bunks have been designed to give max headroom and mattresses are hotel superior quality. Fresh clean bed linen is provided free of charge.

LUGGAGE STORAGE: £3 before check-in and after check-out.

PAYMENT: Please be aware we have now gone cashless, we require payment via credit or debit card.

AWESOME FRIENDLY CREW. Our Kick Ass Crew will give you the insider's scoop on the best spots in the city. With a solid mix of locals and internationals, we are focused on making your trip to Edinburgh an experience you'll never forget!

KICK ASS BAR. Open for breakfast and evening drinks. Great place to meet new friends and fellow travellers.

Please note: Unless you booked a private room, we cannot guarantee that guests who book multiple beds will stay in the same room, even if the same room type is booked. To ensure you stay together, we recommend you book private accommodation.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(8502)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    7.6
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    7.7
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.3
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Antony
Male, 25-30, Canada
Pretty good hostel for the location and value. My only criticism was the price (which understandably was priced that way for the fringe season), as well as the lack of safe provided (plus a lock required to bring/bought from reception) and towels must be rented. Other than that, pretty good hostel.
Stayed in Aug 2026
5.1
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Emily
Female, 18-24, England
I had a terrible experience here. The bathrooms were incredibly dirty and under stocked. A girl in my dorm was sick and I ended up catching her bug too, meaning I had to stay 3 nights in a nearby hotel to stop puking. Would not recommend this hostel!
Stayed in Aug 2026
7.7
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Lisa-Marie
Female, 18-24, Germany
Overall I felt very save, and the location was great, was well was the staff!! It was just not very clean in general. The kitchen was the worst in my opinion, and I only cooked pasta one night, I already had water in the pot and started heating it but I had to pour it out again and clean the pot first. The bathrooms were smelly as well were the rooms but that’s normal when you’re with 18 people in a room I guess.
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Location

2 West Port, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
0.4km from city centre