50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 2NP, United Kingdom
#88 of 180 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 773 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 August 2024
András
HungaryThe bathrooms were clean, but very small. The 2 rooms on the floor shared a bathroom with two showers and one toilet. Sometimes I had to wait for the toilet, but most of the time it wasn't an issue.
Apartment was clean & tidy with good facilities. The pods were spacious enough and gives you privacy. Enough sockets to charge all your gadgets. Secure lockers.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Evelina
LithuaniaVery comfy beds, great location - in city centre, easy to travel to airport, a lot of restaurants/bars, but not noisy at night.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Duha
FinlandFor a very short stay (just waiting for my early morning flight), it was ok. I can imagine it could have been nice for meeting other travelers as well.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Lauren
New ZealandCan be a bit noisy. You can hear the people in the room above you moving around
Great location, comfortable, clean and tidy
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Adam
AustraliaSensor lights in the hallway were very bright during the night.
Apartment was clean & tidy with good facilities.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Laura
United KingdomOnly 1 toilet on the floor I was on, which could be tricky at times.
Good location. I like the little private beds with the curtains.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
April
United KingdomThe water temperature in the shower, you cannot regulate it. The temperature is either too hot or too cold.
Location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Valentina
ColombiaI felt safe in the pod, I wanted privacy in a share room and that’s what I experienced
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Kal
IrelandCheck in and check out times
Right in the city, loads to do
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Bree
AustraliaNot that it’s a major issue but a little more luggage storage may be an extra bonus.
Stayed in a three female dorm. Pods were great to sleep in. I had great bunk mates so was easy. Clean facilities, staff were lovely when you saw them. Kitchen area is functional and useful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Caroline
United KingdomThe bathroom was poorly designed meaning 7 people used one toilet and two showers. It would have been better to have two toilets and two showers. Or make the 7 two-room section only accessible to that floor.
The location couldn’t have been more perfect. The hostel was clean with the pods surprisingly private and comfortable. The code system was great as allowed not having to carry a key. Fully stocked kitchen with all residents friendly and respectful. Quiet and clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Michela
ItalyNo elevator. No reception physically. Communal storage downstairs, not very safe. Kitchen a bit sad, it might need some colours in it.
One member of the cleaning staff found me in difficulty and helped me out. Bed very comfy. Shop, bars and transports outside the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Barbara
Switzerlandgets very hot on sunny days.
nice little flat in the top floor. Well equipped and cost with a nice balcony.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Carolina
BrazilThe room had little space to move around. If all people in it wanted to organize their stuff at the same time, it would not be possible. I never received the email with my code to get in, and since there's no physical reception, I had to communicate with them at the door (following the instructiond they keave there) and it seemed a common thing as I saw two more in the same situation. It worked out well, but I kept thinking if this happened out of their working hours, I'd be outside for a long period of time.
The pods were good as well as the location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Diana
ColombiaThe access code I received the same day of arrival when I asked for it. It should be sent the day before to the arrival
The location and everything was very cleaned and organized
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Carole
ItalyIt was difficult to access the building - there were no official admin staff on the premises as the main building was on the Royal Mile, and it was necessary to send a QR code reading to that office, which I found out only by chance with another guest as we hadn't received the email giving us instructions. It would be a good idea to have someone there, especially at times when guests have confirmed they would be arriving. The next time it will be easier!
Very well positioned just ten minutes away from Waverly station and 200 yards from the airport service bus stop. 100 yards away a Sainsbury's supermarket and many bars and restaurants to choose from. Within 20 minutes on foot it was possible to be on the Royal Mile and up to the Castle. The rooms were modern and the bed pods comfortable and clean. It was also possible to cook and make drinks in the communal area on the ground floor.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Catt_k
United KingdomDidn't get sent an email with any of my details on, didn't have a code to enter etc. I called them and they sorted it. I've been many times before and knew the score. Would have been confused otherwise.
Love the pods, comfy, perfect for what I need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Tania
MexicoThere is only one bathroom and shower per floor. 6 to 12 people on one floor with only one bathroom is not ideal. Although the kitchen and shared space was nice, I do think it is still small for the amount of people that fit in the hostel. At certain hours there was no space and everyone was mostly working so if someone needed to cook and eat it was tricky.
The place was small but convenient and well-located. I think it is a bit expensive for a hostel but everything is expensive in Edimburg. The kitchen and shared space was really nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tessa
AustraliaGreat location, pods were comfortable, very clean and although there is no reception, staff were still present and friendly!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Martha
CanadaWould be nice to have a shelf in the shower changing cubicle. As an older person, a lower bunk choice would be great. Seemed to be lots of confusion over codes with people coming in. Counseled a few.
Location and price.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Jana
United KingdomThe water in the showers wasn’t running the best.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomOther travellers could have been more welcoming
No breakfast as kitchen available but I used the Premier Inn for a continental
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Alice
United StatesShower is either too hot or too cold
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
David
United KingdomNo one brought breakfast in bed
Very clean lovely bed easy to find
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Peter
IrelandRoom was quite cramped, looked a lot more spacious on the website
Very good location and modern facilities
Stayed in April 2024
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