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title: "The Hostel, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Hostel in Edinburgh: rated 7.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★★
# The Hostel

West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4 ·  Good 170 reviews ·  #206 #206 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.0 Location score
## About The Hostel

The Hostel is a hostel in West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 170 reviews. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 9.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 3

- **Opened:** 1900

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 79

3 Clifton Terrace

## How The Hostel scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **142**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **16**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Haymarket ScotRail</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">140 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Scottish Museums Council270 m
-   Museum Of Modern Art Jeff Koons, Edinburgh420 m
-   Gravity Active Edinburgh490 m
-   Arusha Art Gallery550 m
-   RIAS Gallery550 m
-   Royal Britannia560 m

## The Hostel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hostel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hostel, select rooms are equipped with blackout curtains to improve your stay. In select rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Hostel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Hostel

### How do guests rate The Hostel?

The Hostel has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 170 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hostel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 9.7 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Hostel have?

The Hostel has 10 rooms on 3 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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