CoDE The Court is a capsule hostel in Parliament Square, next to St Giles’ Cathedral. It has 24-hour reception and an à la carte breakfast in its restaurant. It is a good fit if you want to sleep at the most central point of the Royal Mile in a compact format.
Location and getting around
You are in Parliament Square, a few steps from St Giles’. The Grassmarket, the National Museum of Scotland, the Scott Monument and Waverley station are about a 5-minute walk away, and the castle about 10. Holyrood is about 20 minutes away, heading down the Royal Mile. If you want to go to Leith, 3.6 km away, it is better by public transport or taxi. According to the property, The Real Mary King’s Close is 100 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
You sleep in capsules, inside a building of traditional architecture. Reception never closes. The restaurant serves a varied breakfast each morning, with à la carte options. Wifi, a guest kitchen and the type of bathroom are not listed, so ask before you book if they matter to you.
Who it suits
- If you travel alone and a capsule to sleep in is enough.
- If you want to walk out of the door and be on the Royal Mile.
- If you like to have breakfast without leaving the building.
Good to know
The capsule format gives less space than a room. Check-in is from 15:00 to midnight, with photo ID and a card, and check-out is until 11:00. If you are travelling with a lot of luggage, ask where to leave it, because storage is not listed. Compare it with other hostels in our guide.