This hostel was overpriced for what it offered. We visited Edinburgh during the fringe festival and therefore came across overpriced hostels and not much availability. The staff were friendly and helpful, the kitchen was well stocked and the common room was big enough with a couple of computers for use (you have to pay) and wifi is NOT free and... More

We stayed at a shared 4 bed mixed dorm, we did have a lock on our door but individual personal lockers were not provided even though the hostel booking website had claimed these are in all rooms. Bathroom was very clean every day, and so were the toilets. Room gets vacuum cleaned every day. All the staff was friendly and... More

When we arrived in Edinburgh we had a difficult time finding this hostel, it was not located directly on Princes St. When we found it, we came upon the infamous stairs. Now when we were choosing the hostel, we read there were lots of stairs, but didn't realize lots meant 80 stairs. (not exaggerating) Other than the stairs, the hostel... More

Before I review this I think it's important to note that we payed £13 a night each for a four bed dorm. This gives you an idea of what to expect. Yes the paint was peeling of the wall but the showers and toilets were clean as was the sink in our room. The staff were friendly and there was... More

Do not stay here unless it is all you can afford, bed and pillows are old. The bathroom is decently clean enough, but bring your own towel even for the private rooms. Location is excellent. Stairs up were not too bad.

Large room, great bathroom, clean and comfortable, close to city center

The close up to the hostel has a pub at the bottom, and a mans social club on the second floor. to get to the hostel you have to go past these and we found some very drunk men lingering about the close smoking, which was not too pleasant. Rooms were dingey and not particularly clean. Shower room on our... More

I feel an actual sense of revulsion as I write this review. I am currently writing a letter to the Scottish Tourism Board and the Enviromental Health at the council. Where on earth to start? OK, let's start at the 'front door'. The hostel is located in the arse-end of the town, where the drunks and druggies hang around, and... More

Unfriendly staff and unkept property. No locks on dorm rooms. Be ready to climb lots of stairs when you arrive.