The Hostel occupies a Victorian building on Clifton Terrace, directly opposite Haymarket station. It has shared dormitories, a kitchen with two ovens and a patio with tables. It suits you if you arrive by train at Haymarket and want to drop your backpack as soon as you step off.
Location and getting around
Haymarket station is about a 5-minute walk away. The castle and the Grassmarket are about 20 minutes on foot, and St Giles’ Cathedral and the Scott Monument about 25. To Waverley it is about 30 minutes on foot, although there are trains from Haymarket. For Holyrood, 2.9 km away, public transport or a taxi is best. Arthur’s Seat is 3.5 km away and Leith docks 4.6 km.
Rooms and facilities
Dormitories are shared, with bunk beds, high ceilings and large windows. According to the property, they are decorated with original works by the artist Jade Carrera. Bathrooms are shared. The kitchen, also shared, has two ovens. There is a lounge with a TV and board games, an outdoor patio and free wifi in the common areas.
Who it suits
- If you travel with a backpack and want to cook your own meals.
- If you arrive via Haymarket and continue by train.
- If you like lounges with games for meeting people.
- If you want a patio with tables for eating outdoors when the weather is good.
Good to know
Bathrooms and kitchen are shared. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00 with photo ID and a card, and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00. Breakfast is not listed. Other hostels in Edinburgh and other cities are on FaceTraveler.