Edinburgh Hostel Facilities

Edinburgh’s original backpacker’s hostel. Located in the heart of the old town, in a 500 year old building steeped in history.

“HELPING BACKPACKERS SLEEP TOGETHER SINCE 1985″

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  • Open 24hrs 365 days a year
  • Check in at 2.oopm and checkout at10.30am
  • Locking rooms with bedside lockers and safes for 100% piece of mind
  • Fresh bed linen (with properly fitted sheets)
  • Hostel cleaned daily throughout
  • Large fully equipped kitchen
  • Lounge with pool table, ipod station and 42” plasma screen for movies
  • Breakfast served 7.00am -10.30am for just £1.90
  • £3.50 laundry service
  • Central heating to chase away the winter chills
  • NO hidden charges!
  • If you want to make a booking for more than 6 people we ask you to please contact us directly beforehand.
  • MINIMUM AGE TO STAY IN OUR HOSTEL IS 18 YEARS OLD.
  • Please note that our bathrooms are unisex.
  • We require 48 hours (from10.30am on your arrival day) notice of any cancellation or change of reservation.
  • And lastly, but importantly, NO school groups or Stag and Hen parties.

Free Stuff!

  • daily walking tours
  • wi-fi
  • newspapers
  • tea, coffee & hot chocolate
  • movies
  • bike storage
  • luggage storage
  • smiles and warm welcome

Take advantage of our friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff.

Ask them for advice on tours, buses, trains, planes and even boats. All staff are Scotland experts and some even have Superpowers!

  • Guest Comments

    GREAT HOSTEL. Can’t beat the price nor location. I loved it. Wish I had more than one night there; I’d definitely go back! Fantastic hostel

    Andrew, USA
    via Hostelworld.com

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