About

CoDE Pod Hostel is an urban concept designed to give travellers a central location and a premium quality sleeping environment at a low cost. The Asian-style pod concept is the main unique design feature combined with secure keypad entry systems which the name 'CoDE' was derived from. Our hostels are unique and centrally located in the vibrant and beautiful Edinburgh city centre within walking distance to most major sights and we are conveniently located on connections to and from the airport. The train and bus station are just a few minutes walk from our hostel.

CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is a former courthouse and jail transformed into a premium pod Hostel.
THE CoURT by CoDE will feature cool holding cells as private rooms, POD beds dormitories, an underground bar in our close and the original courtroom will boast our high tech pods.

We have a few minimum brand standards such as providing clean rooms and bathrooms, high-quality mattresses and linen. Also we think that an healthy breakfast is an important start of the day plus a healthy breakfast. In addition, we pride ourselves on having welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable staff with a ''how can I help'' mentality.

CoDE Pod Hostel is a welcoming, well thought designed and relaxing place to stay and is the perfect location from which to explore and enjoy everything that Edinburgh has to offer.


CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival, 100% charge
Check in from 15:00 to 23:00 .
Check out before 11:00 .
We do not accept Diners card.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
No curfew.
Non smoking.
Under-aged guests have to be accompanied by an adult and a private room should be booked.
No pets.

Different terms and conditions apply for groups of 8 or more guests:
Please note: CoDE will not accommodate school groups. hen/stag or similar parties.

Group payment policies:

A non-refundable deposit of 20% will be charged in order to secure the reservation.
The remaining balance is due 28 days prior to the arrival date.
If we are unable to charge the card the reservation may be cancelled.

Cancellation policies for groups:

If the whole reservation is cancelled up to 28 days before the arrival date, the accommodation deposit (20% of the reservation) will not be refunded.

The group reservation can be amended free of charge up to 28 days prior to arrival. If due to the amendments the value of the reservation falls below the original deposit amount, then we will not be able to refund the difference.

If you cancel your group reservation less than 28 days before your day of arrival, no refund will be given and the outstanding amount will be due.

If you are booking within 28 days of the arrival date the full amount will be due immediately, no refund will be given for any cancellation or amendments.

Upon arrival a code of conduct needs to be signed by a group leader and a damage deposit taken. (£300 pre-authorisation on a valid credit card.)

Please note: CoDE will not accommodate school groups. hen/stag or similar parties.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 00:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Internet access
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Reviews

9.4Superb(1902)
  • Value for Money
    9.2
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    9.2
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    8.9
Summary of traveller reviews

CODE - The Court in Edinburgh offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests praise the clean facilities, comfortable pods providing privacy, and the friendly, helpful staff. Social activities are often highlighted as a great way to meet people. Some recent reviews mention noise from the street, particularly at night.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
J
Jacqueline
Female, 31-40, Australia
A wonderful stay right in the centre of the city. Staff were incredible and the 24h reception desk is always handy. The 'courtroom' was a really cool experience. Bedroom doors can be a little loud when closing, but otherwise no complaints.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
B
Benjamin
Male, 25-30, USA
Incredible stay!
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.6
K
Katy
Couple, 31-40, Canada
We chose to stay at the top of the Royal Mile because we were only in Edinburgh for a couple days for an event at the Edinburgh castle. This hostel was perfect for our needs; it is surrounded by restaurants, the castle is an 8 minute walk away, and free events are hosted by the hostel daily. The security became a bit frustrating as you need to put your room code into just about every doorway so forgetting something in the room was a hassle.
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Location

1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
0.6km from city centre