Britannia Hotel Edinburgh vs West End Hostel
Both are in Edinburgh, 280 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★West End
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelWest End
West End Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick West End Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 280 m apart.
Choose Britannia Hotel Edinburgh if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 222 / 10)
Choose West End Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.7 / 6.3)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (101 / 36)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 222)
Why is Britannia Hotel Edinburgh better than West End Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (1,906 vs 279), so the rating is more reliable×6.8
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (222 vs 10 rooms)×22.2
Why is West End Hostel better than Britannia Hotel Edinburgh?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.7 vs 6.3)+1.4
- 265 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+65
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 87 vs 70)+17
- 44 more sights within 1 km+4
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (10 vs 222 rooms)−212
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Britannia Hotel Edinburgh vs West End Hostel: which hotel is better? | Britannia Hotel Edinburgh | West End Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.7 +1.4 |
| Location | 7.2 | 8.2 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.8 | 8.2 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.3 | 7.8 +1.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 7.7 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,906 +1,627 | 279 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 1% | bottom 8% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.2 | 8.2 +1.0 |
| Distance to West End centre | 380 m | 130 m −250 m |
| To public transport | 550 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 9.3 km | 9.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36 | 101 +65 |
| To the nearest food shop | 540 m | 450 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 5 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 15 +4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 222 | 10 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +5 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Britannia Hotel EdinburghWest End Hostel
- West End Hostel is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
- Britannia Hotel Edinburgh: €133 a night on average · West End Hostel: €69 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Edinburgh by month
All months
| Month | Britannia Hotel Edinburgh | West End Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €113 | €74 |
| January | €47 | €62 |
| February | €122 | €71 |
| March | €108 | €64 |
| April | €146 | €71 |
| May | €163 | – |
| June | €158 | €60 |
| July | €189 | €98 |
| August | €258 | – |
| September | €173 | – |
| October | €143 | – |
| November | €179 | €50 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
280 m apart
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Edinburgh Hay market: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 9.3 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
West End Hostel: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Haymarket ScotRail: 490 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 9.6 km, 101 places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
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Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or West End Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or West End Hostel?
West End Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh or West End Hostel?
Over the year West End Hostel costs about €69 a night on average against €133 at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
West End Hostel is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 380 m for Britannia Hotel Edinburgh.
How far apart are Britannia Hotel Edinburgh and West End Hostel?
The two hotels are 280 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score