West End Hotel - Hostel

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from room

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from room

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3.8

Good(208 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.
West End Hotel - Hostel offers 10 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.8 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

1 Bunk • 374 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

1 Bunk • 301 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk • 906 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

1 Bunk • 204 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

1 Bunk • 204 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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West End Hotel - Hostel

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3.8

Good(208 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.1 mi

Stirling Castle

30.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.8 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

1 Bunk • 374 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

1 Bunk • 301 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk • 906 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

1 Bunk • 204 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

1 Bunk • 204 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

3.8

Good(208 Reviews)

2.0

Oct 2024

A decent hostel, I think for the price it was just as you would expect. Service in the reception/bar was great, I enjoyed my stay and I think the location was pretty good too. The beds are a bit flimsy, but overall I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend.

0.5

Sep 2024

It was a terrible experience in staying at west end there was lot of people staying in one hostel room, and some of them were snooring so loud, apart from that the toilets were very dirty and the seats were broken and very limited toilets were there as there are lot of people staying at….

0.5

Sep 2024

Not a Comfy place at all, toilets were limited and unclean, Hand washes are not working and the roommates were snooring a lot, such a terrible place to stay.

5.0

Sep 2024

Really good for a short stay

5.0

Sep 2024

Good place to stay on a budget, very friendly staff and clean rooms.

5.0

Aug 2024

One of the cleanest hostels I have been so far, just a half an hour walk from the old town.

3.0

Aug 2024

Really nice staff and very decent price in the midst of the edinburgh fringe festival. Convenientyl located, only a 30 minute walk from the pleasance dome area. My only issue was that the bedroom was unbearably hot (outside temp only reached highs of 24⁰ so I dread to think what it would be like if it were even hotter outside). Otherwise very clean and typical of hostel with (3-tiered) bunk beds. Despite the heat I did sleep well. They have decent facilities including a bar which seemed alright although I didn't personally make use of it. Free wifi too. Would recommend if you're travelling on a lower budget :)

1.0

Jul 2024

Stay away from room no4.

0.5

Jun 2024

I had a very terrible experience in this hostel. Check out on hotelscom at the time I booked was 11am but at about 10:30am I came out of the shower with a towel wrapped around my waist to meet 4 cleaners in my room, all my belongings had been moved out. I asked one of the cleaners about my items/what was happening and to my surprise they said checkout was 10am so they have moved all my items to the reception. I went downstairs to ask the receptionist about the situation and he said checkout was 10am so I should move out of the premises. NO APOLOGIES. It was so uncivilized, inhumane and an insensitive act to take against your guest who was at least in the shower.

0.5

Jun 2024

Deck space between the bunk beds are too small, room smells, space for luggage in bedrooms not provided

2.0

Jun 2024

Hostel is great, one manager Sam is a very good manager, helpful, professional and friendly, the other manager is not good, not professional and should not be a manager or staff.

2.0

May 2024

Set in a beautiful area of Haymarket, clearly signed, outdoor benches upon arrival for relaxing, garden outside behind hostel for quiet moments, large rooms with lockers and en-suite facilities. In-house bar serving multiple refreshments, kitchen facilities in basement for self catering, lounge area with large bay windows to watch the world passing..

2.5

May 2024

Very good thank you for all work in hostels

2.5

May 2024

Great hostel and friendly staff, thank you.

5.0

Feb 2024

Amazing staff & brilliant location

2.0

Dec 2023

Excellent lounge and staircase ! Bedrooms less so, two levels of bunks would be much nicer ... ensuite in bunk rooms v.welcome. Kitchen etc too small for the place. Good location, fine for the money, recommended...

1.0

Aug 2023

Showers were rarely hot. The lockers require a pound coin. Staff unhelpful.

4.0

Aug 2023

Great hostel, very beautiful, one point of improvement; the bins in the ladies bathroom were full for three days in a row. Other than that it was all very clean and nice.

1.0

Jul 2023

Was placed in a room with an entire group of young men who were under the understanding that they were the only ones staying in the room. They came in at 3 am turning the lights on and being loud and said that they booked out the whole room. Its pretty frustrationing that they wouls put a single in with a large group when there was clearly other bunks availabile in other rooms. Large groups should be booked on separately or have explained very explicitly that someone else will be bunking with them

3.0

May 2023

The hostel is far too expensive for what it is. It is a perfectly decent simple hostel but this should be reflected in the price. I stayed in a much nicer hostel the week before for less than half the price.

4.0

Apr 2023

Really enjoyed my stay, but would recommend the hostel to have curtains around the bed considering the lights in the bathroom are automatic and keep you awake at night. But for the rest, great hostel! 8/10

5.0

Jan 2023

It was quite and clean and also spacious.

4.0

Sep 2022

I loved the area whee it was situated and the feeling of the building. The guy from the bar was very nice to check me in very late.

4.0

Sep 2022

It was near the city so it is quite convienent, Staff were nice Only issue was the how small the lockers were, I wish they had bigger lockers

2.0

Aug 2022

I was sceptical due to very mixed reviews but it was the only hostel left when I booked (end of August, fringe festival). It was totally fine though! Sure, the triple bunk beds aren't the best idea, but the room I stayed in was clean, I slept well, the room had an ensuite (shared with everyone else in the room ofc) and the WiFi worked perfectly. There are lockers in the room but they're riny, just big enough for a purse maybe but definitely not a trolley or backpack. And they require 1pound/euro to use. Luggage storage isn't even a separate room, just in the corner of the bar. Not as centrally located as many other hostels but not too bad either, it's like a 10/15min walk to the centre.

3.0

Aug 2022

Need to change mattresses to hard like cement pillows the same , hostel ok and clean .

1.5

Jun 2022

Absolutely 💯 Got nice room. Had a walk together. Cooked together as well. Staff were helpful.

2.0

Jun 2022

Beds were uncomfortable. Double bunk beds are fine but three is not ok to sleep in. Mattress was worn out. Light sensor was only present in the bathroom but not in the toilet and shower so people ended up often in the dark. Room was too hot.

0.5

May 2022

Terrible,charged me for my bookings twice and never returned the money,I had to request wrong payment from my bank.The same thing happened with a chinese student checking in at the same time as me.Not very friendly staff if you don't spend money in the bar.This place might be cheap but they will scam you if they think they can get away with it and the place is not very friendly to foreigners

0.5

Apr 2022

Did not stay website pictures not what the actual room is crammed top bunk I would be bangin my head shower room disgustig

1.5

Mar 2020

Great service as usual, reliable and clean great value for money

2.0

Oct 2019

I like the quiet area of Edinburgh it is in. The washing spaces did seem a bit limited and the self catering kitchen could have done with more fridges. But generally a good place to stay on a budget.

0.5

Sep 2019

Way too many beds rammed into the room. Bathroom was filthy. Only toilet for men was upstairs while women had several. Kitchen utensils and pans were all old and scorched.

1.0

Nov 2018

The location is convenient for the city. The room was fairly clean though not much space. Lockers quite small. Beds were three tall and quite shaky but comfortable enough. It was fine for the cheap price paid.

1.5

Sep 2018

Excellent place, friendly and super clean and quiet. The best find in Edinburgh! I would recommend it to friends, and definitely look forward to staying there again. Well done, and thank you!

1.5

Aug 2018

Everything was really clean, staff were friendly, comfy beds. No complaints.

1.5

Aug 2018

Friendly staff, clean rooms with perfect temperature, nice beds and fluffy covers, towels for rent. It’s a 15-20 min walk to the city. Located near cafe noir that serves amazing coffee, if you choose to not take your breakfast at the hostel. There is also a kitchen if you want to make your own breakfast. The hostel is really clean and nice and I would definitely stay again.

2.0

Jul 2018

Helpful friendly staff. Good location. Kitchen facilities a bit cramped and triple bunks very little headroom but overall a nice clean welcoming place.

1.0

May 2018

The staff, the service, the environment, the funny activities, everything is perfect ---- but except the beds. I stayed at the hotel a few months ago, and recently, when I re-visit this hotel, those beds are changed. They were, in the past, two beds stacked; however, now they make 3 stacked together, which is very uncomfortable. We can not even "sit on the bed". The vertical distance between your bed and the upper bed is so narrow. Yes, we can not even sit on it. Every bad change. In the past, I would like to give the hotel a 5/5. However, the "comfortableness" now only worth a 1/5

1.0

May 2018

Overall good.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $119 per night. This rental is $93 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at West End Hotel - Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is West End Hotel - Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at West End Hotel - Hostel?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

West End Hotel - Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is West End Hotel - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at West End Hotel - Hostel?

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