What makes it 70% Couple-Friendly: Private ensuite double rooms, onsite bar-café and walkable access to Calton Hill, Royal Mile and Playhouse offer convenient city break for couples, though rooms have showers not tubs; request quiet room.
Edinburgh Waverley Station: 950m (12 min walk)
Main hub offering direct services to Glasgow and London.
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre: 350m (5 min walk)
Historic theatre hosting musicals, comedians, and live shows.
Tip: Book tickets in advance for popular performances.
Calton Hill: 530m (7 min walk)
Hilltop park with monuments and panoramic views over the city.
Tip: Arrive at sunrise for quieter paths and golden light.
Royal Mile: 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Iconic cobbled street linking Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
Tip: Explore the hidden alleys (known as closes) off the main street.
Free Wi-Fi:
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hostel.
Shared Kitchen:
Communal kitchen with refrigerators and cooking facilities.
Arcade/Game Room:
Free access to board games and an arcade-style gaming area.
Breakfast Buffet:
Self-serve breakfast available daily from 7:30–11:00 for a fee.
Laundry Service:
On-site laundry available at an additional charge.
Conference Room:
Meeting space available to book for a fee.
Public areas feature step-free access, an elevator, handrails on stairs, and assistive listening devices.

Manuel Quadri
Good position, near the city center (walking distance). The hostel needs some fixing up. The room for two was spacious, but the bathroom was small. We slept well. Good aspects: luggage storage possibility, comfortable beds, possibility to have breakfast (additional payment needed).
Errol Douwes
I stayed at this youth hostel while attending the annual Meeting of the British Ecological Society, which was held in Edinburgh last week. I rented a room which had two single beds, a small round table, a chair and a closet. The room had its own shower room, toilet ans basin. I made use of the shared kitchen and dining facilities as well as the shared laundry. In addition to the above there is als...
Miguel Fernandez
Deformed/sagging mattress, no soap, one towel for everything, noise from other rooms, children running through the hallways screaming. The only "good" thing was the location. Very expensive for what it offers. Maximum $60 room/per night IMO
Sienna Pietersma
We had booked a private room and it was quite spacious however the beds were a bit small. Facilities were great however the water pressure in the shower was insane. I feel like being water boarded would hurt less. All my sins were washed away. Location is great and very central to the old town. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
SA BED
Everything about my stay was amazing, even though it was short. I truly enjoyed my time there! The location is excellent—close to everything you might need. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I stayed in a 6-bed room, and it was very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was also very large and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. It made the stay even more conven...
Address: 9 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh EH7 4AL, UK
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From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi (about 32 mins, 15.7 km) to the hostel.
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