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Edinburgh - Cowgate Hostel

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Lucia
7 October 2018
6.3
Good
Comfortable

This hostel is good for a few days the room very well but does not have a table or chairs my room overlooked a pub and you heard a lot but little time the worst that there is no heating in the bathroom only in the rooms and the kitchen a little dirty and that we arrived at 12 nocje and on the web did not say that it closed at 11 o'clock at night and opens at 8 o'clock in the morning and we were in the street but there are more hostels nearby so we went to another hostel for one night very well located in the center of old Edinburgh

gabrielle
19 September 2018
10.0
Fantastic
Perfect 10/10

thank you for the time, you make my time in Edinburgh really better than i tought. with the free tour you proposed with a other compagnie, and the place was extremely safe, near of everything. thank you

Jacqueline
28 July 2018
3.9
Poor value for 1 double room.

Well placed in the historic center of the city but very noisy street. Room right in front of a large beer garden, with live music, screen and large terrace filled even in the middle of the week until late at night. Spartan room, without bedside light, tired bedding, shared toilets and still £ 75 for 2, or at least 90 € without breakfast. Really not interesting in this case while 1 dormitory bed of 6 costs £ 15, so good for 1 person on a budget.

Amanda
7 July 2018
9.7
Fantastic

MarieElia
27 May 2018
7.4
Very good

Bonne auberge de jeunesse, très bien placée dans Edimbourg. Mais la rue est très bruyante surtout la nuit.

Matthieu
11 May 2018
3.9
Never go there again

Can not stay in this hostel because of the smell. While this is a youth hostel, there are limits to a room that smells like dirt. Unable to be reimbursed despite our complaints.

yoann
26 April 2018
7.1
Very good
Perfect

Good hostel

Thibault
26 April 2018
8.1
Great
Clean well located for party

Hostel very well located in the historic center of Edinburgh

Maureen
14 April 2018
6.4
Good
Hostel suitable for a few nights

Good reception, spacious kitchen and layout of apartments friendly! Hostel very well placed, 5 minutes walk from the old town and 15 minutes from the train station. However rather dark and smelly rooms, where it is a little cold ...

Mathilde
20 February 2018
7.7
Very good
Good hostel for a night or 2.

Rooms in the floors. No elevator. Basic comfort in the apartments (WC, showers outside the rooms). A little more, the kitchen (for all rooms in the apartment / floor). Located in front of a pub (noisy the night of games of 6 nations). Near downtown but still about 15 / 20min bus stops and tram to the airport.

Sam
8.1
Great
Good and affordable if you’re just looking for a place to stay.

If you are just after the basic accommodation then this place is for you. Although the staff is very helpful, the place could use some TLC

Rachel
8.1
Great
Well located in the city center

Great location. Surrounded by all kinds of pubs, restaurants and nightlife. The train station is within walking distance. Greatly recommended for those who like to party. The staff are friendly.

Traveler
10.0
Fantastic
Great place - great people - nicely placed in the city - 5 mn from the majority of activities

Great place

Traveler
12 December 2021
3.1
A youth hostel without charm or group atmosphere. Lack of security, communication, uncomfortable and available staff. My question of hygiene and very little comfort (especially shower). For the price I am very disappointed.

Hostel well located but not very pleasant, poor hygiene, unfriendly staff

Traveler
4.9
The division into apartments, however, seems to make customers feel less concerned about cleanliness. For example, it would be relevant to require food stored in the refrigerator to be labeled (name, room number, date of

Well located and safe hostel, but little atmosphere.

Traveler
5.9
Sanitary clean but low-end room with squeaky beds at the slightest movement. Hostel not at all friendly, sort of small apartments. However very well placed

Bad

Traveler
5.3
Friendly welcome. Cleanliness of the normal inn. Rather well located.

It is very expensive for what it is: a bunk bed in a single room.

Traveler
6.7
Good
Very good location but a lot of noise at night. Good hostel for a stay of passage.

Good for 1 or 2 days maximum

Andreas
9.0
Fantastic

Short distance to Weaverly Station and heart of the city; staff very friendly and helpful; free teas and coffees at the reception; welcoming kitchen

Traveler
9.0
Fantastic

The staff were so friendly, very clean and great value

Traveler
8.0
Great

friendly staff, freewifi, lock up system of baggage

Helen
7.0
Very good

Very central, easy to find, friendly staff

Traveler
10.0
Fantastic

Warm rooms, clean place, good security

Kirsty
9.0
Fantastic

Very close to the centre of town and on the same street as many pubs and clubs. Rooms were sufficient and cleaned daily. had a great kitchen too.

Rebecca
7.0
Very good

Good location for tourist attractions.

Traveler
7.6
Very good
Very central, you can walk everywhere, the staff lovely. The area is a bit noisy. Good value for money.

Traveler
5.0

The location

Traveler
5.6
It was nearly impossible to sleep, because of the Party opposite the hostel. It was extremly loud in the room...

Alec
6.0
Good

The single member of staff I delt with

Laura
9.0
Fantastic

In the center of the City.

Traveler
9.0
Fantastic

Right on cowgate, staff were helpful

Øyvind
5.0

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Elena
9.0
Fantastic

Near to the city center, good equiped kitchen

Traveler
9.0
Fantastic

Great location, 24h access to rooms.

Traveler
6.0
Good

Nothing.

Traveler
9.0
Fantastic

Contrary to some reviews, it was very clean, nice shower room and comfy beds, staff were helpful too!

Traveler
6.0
Good

Location is great and you are within easy walking distance to the Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, eateries and train station.

Traveler
8.0
Great

beautiful kitchen

Traveler
3.0

Nothing.

Traveler
6.0
Good

The location is really good, close to the city centre.

Traveler
8.0
Great

Very nice

Traveler
7.0
Very good

yeds

Traveler
7.0
Very good

The location was good but other hostels in the area seemed nicer. Wireless internet in lounge was nice but in rooms would be better.

loke
4.0

Near to OLD TOWN.

Traveler
The location is great, in front of the Brewdog pub! The "Hall" is on the main street but the rooms are accessed from the adjacent street. The cleanliness is average, a little annoying the new fashion of making sheets and pillow case a single uncomfortable rag (

Traveler
The location is great, in front of the Brewdog pub! The "Hall" is on the main street but the rooms are accessed from the adjacent street. The cleanliness is average, a little annoying the new fashion of making sheets and pillow case a single uncomfortable rag (

Lisa
8.0
Great

Friendly staff who assisted when there was a room change on their part, clean facilities, enough facilities for each floor, good hot water systems, comfy beds.

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