Description:
- Housed in a University Halls of Residence for the busy summer months of July and August, this hostel provides Edinburgh visitors with budget single-room accommodation. As the name suggests, its location is an ideal base to explore the city and is worth considering if attending the Edinburgh International Festival. It is clean and there are adequate amenities, including a self-catering kitchen and laundry facilities. There's no need to bring a sheet or sleeping bag as all linen is provided. It may not have the charm and character of other hostels but it at least gives the residents a secure, personal space free from dormitory woes like the orchestra of snorers and late arrivals rummaging in rucksacks. Reception opens at 2pm.
A licenced Café / Bistro is available to guests and visitors alike. Open to all between 10am until 9pm (11am weekends), serving a wide range of delicious hot and cold snacks.
In addition, the 70-seater full-service Bistro is open from 7.30 for Breakfast then serving light and main meals from 10am (11am weekends). Food ranges from traditional Scotch recipes to more European inspired dishes, all at exceptional prices.
Large plasma screens can be found throughout the main public areas of the hostel, showing live television, promotional videos and announcements. Wi-fi coverage is available throughout the hostel for guests with their own laptops whilst 6 coin-operated internet stations are also available on the ground floor.
Other domestic facilities in the hostel include a laundry and drying room, which has three computerised washers and dryers. You can now store your luggage in the Super Safe coin lockers in the lobby for 50p per hour. £16- Beds; £34-Single rooms; £51-Twin rooms
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Affordable and clean!
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Hostels have a bit of a bad rep, let this one change your perception. Privacy, hygiene and personality. The reception staff are extremely helpful - you can rent towels etc. - and will...
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- posted on 05.25.12
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Great place, excellent price, awesome location
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By far the best hostel I have stayed at so far. Only issue was this: The lock on the ensuite bathroom door (in the shared dormitory) was missing. Reported this 4 times to the staff....
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- posted on 05.10.12
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very clean and convenient
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very clean, comfortable, the dorms had their own shower and toilet (very convenient!) good food services, very nice kitchen, nice youthful environment. the only negative aspect...
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Contact:
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- tel: 0131 524 2090
- send email
Address:
- 9 Haddington Place
- Cowgate
- Edinburgh EH7 4AL
Neighborhood:
New Town/City CenterAmenities:
- laundry
- non-smoking
Brand name:
- Scottish Youth Hostel Association
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