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    Argyle Backpackers Hotel

    4.0 (2 reviews)
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    Castle Rock Hostel - view from castle rock hostel

    Castle Rock Hostel

    (40 reviews)

    Grassmarket, Old Town

    I absolutely loved my stay at castle rock. I would absolutely come back every time I visit…read moreEdinburgh. It's close to Waverly station and you can get lots of places from there. The hostel is just in the shadow of Edinburgh castle (I included a photo I took from the sidewalk). Couldn't ask for a better location. The staff was kind and hospitable, and the vibe was very chill. I WILL SAY THIS. the bathrooms are not gendered, so you'll be showering/pooping (in private stalls of course) with both sexes, so if that's not your tea, be aware of that--but it didn't bother me. LOVE LOVE LOVE CASTLE ROCK!!!!!!

    The location is amazing, the staff is so helpful and so kind. The rooms are fine, very small. My…read more"roommates" were extraordinarily messy so if I got up during the night I tripped over all their crap. I ended up leaving a couple days early because I hardly slept a wink. The building is old and very creaky with every step someone takes. Doors slam at all hours. I could hear someone snoring so loudly from next door the last two nights. It would be nice if halls lights dimmed at night so that when people come in at 4am it isn't so bright. Take earplugs and an eye mask. I mean, there is nothing staff can do about the many guests always coming through. It's just if you want a good night's sleep I wouldn't stay here. The showers are fine, hot water and mostly clean. There were contacts in one of the showers for four days so I don't know often they are cleaned. But I felt very safe and the location cannot be beat. Lots of great activities offered.

    CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT - Alley off of Rose Street

    CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT

    (6 reviews)

    New Town

    Give Danusha a raise!!! (Forgive me if I'm spelling her name wrong)…read more This is one of the two locations they have It's very self sufficient, they do not have a full time staff on site though their response time through email is exemplary though if you message through the app they have you download (Goki) you won't get a response. If you would like more of an independent stay, meaning you stick with yourself or your group, this would be a good choice. The kitchen is self-service and full of everything needed (except your own food). There seems to be an unspoken rule to be quiet and not interact down there, more like study hall than a hang out space. No breakfast on site but next door is a Wetherspoon's location with cheap breakfast and unlimited coffee/hot drinks for £1.45. The Hub for Premier Inn is very close with £5 continental breakfast (all you can eat and drink). The location is in the center of what you'd want to do, go over to Calton Hill/Holyrood/Royal Mile, Old Town and the Castle, up and over to Dean's Village or the Botanical Gardens. They have a full-time housekeeper, Danusha, who comes every five days a week which I thought was simply amazing and wonderful. The showers were nice and hot, if not a bit soft. I stayed for two weeks and showered different times in the day and with another occupied stall and I never had to deal with cold or lukewarm water. Since it is more of a self-sufficient stay, people were more prone to clean up after themselves in public spaces (at least on my floor). On Danusha's off days there was a man who came in place of her. I first met him when I went downstairs one morning to ask about laundry. Later on that same morning he came to do the chores but did not knock or announce himself and I only knew he was on my level because my door unlocked and opened he just said "housekeeping" with my door open already and he came into my room, walked right in without asking if it was alright and let the door close with him and myself in the room alone. I'm sorry but I'm from America and this is not a normal or safe situation for me. From then on I try to get out of my room before housekeeping comes. Laundry is a strange deal, there's not a convenient time to do it and there aren't specific hours posted but housekeeping does laundry until about 4/5pm. Once I asked the part-time housekeeper about laundry and where it was and it seemed as if I wasn't allowed to know about the laundry nor do it, though while emailing I was given a code and told it was free on-site. Then that same instance he told me in a very...blunt way that he needs to use the laundry and I could use it in the afternoon when he was done. I understand they need to work alongside the guests, but he was not welcoming or kind at all. What's difficult is there's no sign up, no timetable, and to do one load it takes upwards of 3+ hours because it doesn't dry the clothes the entire way. Also be aware that these walls and floors are very thin, even through earplugs you can hear and feel the vibrations. Hopefully when you stay there are considerate people! They have quiet hours 11pm-8am though no one to enforce those hours. I tried to get in touch with them through the app and never heard back from them. If you want a clean and independent stay, this is your place! If you want more interaction with other travelers, maybe the other location is better!

    I stayed 3 nights here while on vacation in Edinburgh. I really enjoyed it. It was very inexpensive…read moreand a unique experience. My friend and I each had our own "box", it reminded me of the places they have in Japan. There were 4 pods in the room, two lowers with two on top of the lower ones. Inside your pod it is pretty simple. You have a two USB slots, a power outlet, and reading light, a hat hook and a shelf. Bedding was included and the mattress was fine. You basically set yourself up inside and it's very private. You pull your curtain shut and it's lights out. Free WIFI was great and I used it a lot, especially when I was alone in my pod before falling asleep. The bathrooms are shared. Up to 8 people on each floor share the bathroom but it was always clean and open for use. It has a private toilet stall and two private showers with attached changing areas just outside the actual shower. I was always comfortable using these facilities. In the morning they put out free coffee, juice and cereal but there are many cafes around if you want something more. The location was excellent, too. About a block around the corner from the Princes Street stop on the tram, which goes straight to the airport. I highly recommend this place. No real negatives about it. A top-notch hostel for sure.

    The Black Ivy Hotel - Half pint Guinness and shot

    The Black Ivy Hotel

    (10 reviews)

    ££

    Bruntsfield, The Meadows

    Formerly The Links and now The Black Ivy Hotel, this spot is a must visit while you are in…read moreEdinburgh. I cannot speak to the hotel itself but I can say the restaurant/lounge there is amazing. It is gorgeously decorated with the mixed vibes of a speakeasy and a botanical garden. We came here with friends. We were a little early so we enjoyed some drinks at the bar - I got a half pint of Guinness and a shot (that's name I have forgotten but is a mix of kahlua and baileys). Then we had dinner with our group. We were told we only had 2 hours for the table but stayed for longer, so take with that information what you will. My partner and I both got the steak pie and fries. I am not a huge fan of the steak fries that they have in the UK but these were nice and crispy. I had never had a steak pie before but this dish was absolutely delicious! Like a chicken pot pie but with pot roast instead of chicken. I was a bit of a lush at this dinner, so our bill was hefty from the drinks but the price felt very reasonable for the quality of food and surroundings.

    One of the best hotels we had when we visited Edinburgh, Scotland. The hotel was hidden with a nice…read morefield around outside and village all around with castles. The lobby and hallways are very small. When we entered our room it was very nice. The bathroom was nice as well too. We dined at the bar too and food was good. I got the fish and chips and it was pretty good, it had good crisp, fresh, and tasty. I tried their pigs in a blanket and it was good too.

    Argyle Backpackers Hotel - hostels - Updated May 2026

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