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title: "West End Hostel, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "West End Hostel in Edinburgh: rated 7.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★★
# West End Hostel

West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7 ·  Good 279 reviews ·  #198 #198 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  8.2 Location score
## About West End Hostel

West End Hostel is a hostel in West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 279 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 9.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

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

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 1900

- **Last renovated:** 2025

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 69

35 Palmerston Place

## How West End Hostel scores

Better rated than 8% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **7.7**
-   Location **8.2**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.2**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **87**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **101**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **15**

<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="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">490 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">9.6 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="">25 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Royal Britannia260 m
-   Museum Of Modern Art Jeff Koons, Edinburgh400 m
-   Arusha Art Gallery430 m
-   Scottish Museums Council460 m
-   Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art580 m
-   Onekind590 m

## West End 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. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at West End Hostel. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hostel is completely smoke-free. 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 linen service to improve your stay. At West End Hostel, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

### Compare

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## Questions about West End Hostel

### How do guests rate West End Hostel?

West End Hostel has a guest rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 279 reviews, which is better than 8% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

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

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is West End Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 9.6 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does West End Hostel have?

West End Hostel has 10 rooms on 4 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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