We were hoping to get a fry up for breakfast as we'd read out kick ass fry ups online but it wasn't available at this location. We had to go down the road and have one in a cafe which was super pricey for what we got!

The staff were really friendly and helpful! I left my keys at the hostel and they contacted me, so I'll be able to get them back. The location was perfect, the beds were comfortable (a huge mixed dorm room as promised) and the showers and toilets were clean and plentiful (although a few were out of order when I visited). They have a nice casual area to hang out. I'd visit again!

Stayed in July 2025

The Bathrooms were small and compact, and some toilets were out of order. WIFI did not work, No one knew how to fix it - (their solution was you can use the wifi at our sister hotel down the street) Staff very young and have limited knowledge with problem solving skills - seems to me. No chair in the dorm to sit on while getting dressed if you on a top bunk (even though i request a bottom) unless u sit, on someone elses bed, You have to sit on the floor to put your shoes and socks on.

Location was Awesome! - Near everything I wanted to be!

Stayed in August 2025

Every things are nice

Stayed in August 2025

Shower facilities were disappointing. Female only showers/toilets were small and had no space to change and shower in private unless you did so in the shower cubicle. They were also messy and verging on unclean at night and early in the mornings.

Excellent location. Room was super clean and comfortable for my stay with plenty of space.

Stayed in August 2025

Free breakfast comedy

Stayed in August 2025

Curtains on the beds would be a great addition to the dorm rooms, but otherwise can't complain.

Great location. Very central. Can easily walk to Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Lockers in the room (own lock) and very convenient (and free) lockers at the check-in area that you can use all day even after check-out. Live band was playing most nights downstairs which is great. All in all a wonderful, safe, convenient stay. Perfect for solo female travellers. Ended up staying three nights.

Stayed in July 2025

This was the first hostel for my week-long stay in Scotland, and these beds set me up for a pretty painful rest of my trip. For paying more than $100/night for a dorm, having every spring in the mattress poking at you all night is just not okay. The showers were not great -- I had to hold the button down the entire time, and the water was freezing cold. And there was quite a bit of mildew in the shower, too.

Pretty standard hostel. Nice location, albeit a little chaotic and loud. Staff was nice.

Stayed in August 2025

nothing

good and clean and value for the money

Stayed in August 2025

It is noisy if your other dorm roommates have to leave in the night or are going out... But it is the hostel life. Also the cost of laundry was very expensive, and it was expensive also to sleep in a dorm, but it was Fringe so.

The location is great, there is a laundry service, the bathroom was clean, personal was kind!

Stayed in August 2025

The doors need greasing as do the windows (for opening and closing late at night / early in the morning and not waking the entire room), and the bathrooms whilst not terrible, could do with more dedicated cleaning particularly the showers and floors.

Fab location.

Stayed in August 2025

Good facilities and good location for a reasonable price

Stayed in August 2025

No elevator but the stuff were mostly very helpful with my suitcase.

The stuff was very friendly and helpful. The room and bathrooms were always clean and tidy and the bar and outside sitting area were a great addition

Stayed in August 2025

Located a 5min walk from Edinburgh Castle and the alley that inspired JK Rowling's Diagon Alley, it is perfect for those who want to be in the city centre. The bathroom was cleaned 2-4 times daily, making it pristine. There is a bar downstairs (with a beer garden) that offers great food and drinks.

Stayed in August 2025

The breakfast could have had more options, I thought there were just few things to choose. They could also invest in better hairdryers hahaha. But what I really think was bad was the Wi-Fi connection, which I couldn't access. And it was unpleasant because my mobile Internet didn't work well in Scotland, but other things were fine.

I really liked the location. The staff was very friendly. I really liked being able to leave my things in the lockers before checking in. I liked the idea of the bar and really enjoyed the shows. I found everything well signposted, I was able to find my room easily. The showers were also great.

Stayed in August 2025

The top bunk ladder was painful on feet.. sharp metal frame. A table would have been useful for loading and unloading bags. Also a waste bin. When curtains closed, too dark.. gentle ambient light would have been useful, eg. Led at skirting. Breakfast could have been better - bacon + eggs please. Kick out time too early.. 11.30 better.

Location, staff, facilities, beer garden.

Stayed in August 2025

If you want to reach the City center / Castle within a 10-15 min walk, this hostel is an excellent choice. Had spacious storage (can fit a cabin luggage + laptop bag) within the rooms and storage units for when after checking out or before checking in.

Stayed in August 2025

Toilets quite often ran out of toilet paper and often wasn’t replaced for a while.

Great location! Easy check-in. The bar downstairs was great and had a lovely view of Edinburgh castle.

Stayed in July 2025

Very noisy on the north side due to some clubs, which have open after 3am, broken two shower for three days,

Location old city, staff was friendly and supportive, cleanliness

Stayed in August 2025

Only downside was trying to take a shower the next morning and only got cold water.

Loved the location, and 24/7 reception which is good if you don't know what time you'll be coming. Breakfast was good and the range of activities within the hostel was nice. Wish my stay was longer.

Stayed in July 2025

All was great and expected of a hostel environment

Great, central location, very friendly staff.

Stayed in August 2025

Location was not accessible for public transport. Need to walk more and climb stairs from the centre.

Good breakfast for £5.50 and clean bathroom

Stayed in July 2025

Inflated price for Fringe festival etc. Food options at the bar were small portions for the money.

Location. Vibe.

Stayed in August 2025

The single sex toilets were not in use

Fantastic location Good value for money

Stayed in July 2025

Location was superb. Friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2025