The Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Edinburgh Castle

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Front of property
Food and drink
Food and drink

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

One Bed in a 14 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

One Bed in a 21 Bed Mixed Dormitory (Triple Bunks)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (Private Triple with shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (Private Room 5 Beds, shared bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

One Bed in a 18 Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hostel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 1 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Botanist - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of The Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Hostel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Hostel offers 10 shared accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 2 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 2.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between 11 PM and 8:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Hostel.

Property is also known as

Hostel Edinburgh
The Hostel Edinburgh
The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hostel to the airport?

The Hostel is 6.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hostel.

How close is The Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 5 mi (22-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 18.3 mi (41-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 2.00 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Hostel have a pool?

The Hostel does not have a pool.

Does The Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Hostel is 1.3 mi away from Edinburgh.