Hostel in Edinburgh

“As a whole the building is a great place to stay. The rooms are very spacious and meet the standard of student accommodation. The building manage and receptionist is a great addition to the building as she is very helpful and someone you can go to with any concerns. The building also has great communal space where residents can socialise. Overall a great living experience”

“Perfect low budget hostel! We had a private family room. Rooms are clean, staff is really friendly, the bar downstairs is always alive and a great place to have a drink and meet people. Location is also perfect, everything is in walking distance! We didn’t book the breakfast but from what I saw there was plenty of choice.”

“This renovated church is in a nice area of town, and the location itself is very unique/pretty. I can't speak for the shared dorms but the private room I got was perfect for my needs. Shoutout to Ollie at the front desk for being great to talk to and give me and my friend recommendations.”

“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great environment, quiet and clean hostel! I would highly recommend! From my personal experience... PROS - Clean / Helpful staff / plenty of books to read / game cards / mini kitchen where you can cook your own food! / plenty of space in the bathroom. Super safe and everything is just nearby, tram bustations supermarkets restaurant etc... CONS- Some beds and mattresses need to be replaced they're just too old and used up.”

“Honestly one of the best things I’ve done, from someone who is an avid traveler. Usually I like to plan my own trips, but I think Neil made this tour far better anything I could have done by myself. His stories of his life and childhood in the highlands, the folklore and history of the region, and knowledge of hidden spots that most might pass over made this trip so special. I certainly think it was worth the money and the company is amazing. The hostels were also really nice. Some were on the water, while others were in good locations in the towns we stayed at. There were always plenty of stops for groceries, and they all had kitchens. (But also lots of opportunities to get food, if you don’t like to cook). Sometimes it might not be possible to stop at a major spot, if there is no parking space, but Neil always made it work. Honestly, one of our favorite spots was one where we were alone. We did find a spot at Storr, which was also a major highlight. Make sure you bring proper waterproofs because it rained on us every day of our. Also, bring good footwear for hiking. I personally went on the 5 day Highlands Tour and would definitely recommend it over the 3 day tours. Not because I’ve done the shorter tours, but because I can’t imagine seeing the highlands in an even shorter period of time. It is a special place and I didn’t want the trip to end.”

“We booked a 2-hour Harry Potter tour in French. Our guide was very friendly, spoke excellent language, and had many interesting things to share about Edinburgh, its history, and the connections between the city and J.K. Rowling/Harry Potter. Our daughter was thrilled, and so were her parents. We also appreciated the addresses the guide shared with us verbally and via text message after the tour. We didn't have enough time to try everything, but the hot chocolate recommendation was a real treat! Thank you.”

“First of all, the location is fantastic. It's right across from St. Giles Cathedral and is always crowded. As a woman, walking alone at night or early in the morning wasn't a problem. The rooms and restrooms are very clean. The bunk beds have curtains, like capsules, which is great for privacy. All the staff are very sweet and friendly. As a woman traveling alone, I felt very comfortable and safe. However, it's an expensive hostel. Not so budget-friendly. The cafe/restaurant part isn't exactly a common area, so you can't comfortably eat or drink what you buy from outside.”

“(Solo female traveller) This was my first experience using a hostel and it was great. The staff are very friendly and the beds are comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean and it was convenient to have secure lockers in the rooms to store items that I didn't want to carry around all day. The curtain fits well around the bottom of the bed and I felt no issues with personal safety etc. The only negative I can think of would be that the keypads beep when you use them - helpful during the day, annoying at night. However, I am a light sleeper, even with earplugs. I decided to book here again on the return leg of my journey, so it really wasn't that much of an issue!”

“I slept for only one night and it was nice. Cool place, quiet and people were respectful. As in all places in scotland, it is cold inside in winter and I was not able to get free towel after 22. Deffinitely recommend staying here!”

“Nice place. Very calm and quiet place to stay. Wake up early morning and had a nice view around this house. Love their fire log.”

“I would definitely recommend staying at Beaverbank place to a student. First, the staff is great, they are always available and answer your questions really quickly. Second, the studio in which I was staying was in extremely good condition. There is a big desk to work, a large bed (even if i have to admit that the mattress was not really good), and a very large window for plenty of luminosity. Third, I think that the location of Beaverbank place is great. There are two supermarkets within 5 min walk, it is very calm (no traffic noise) and it is close to a lot of green spaces (pretty nice to cool down after a hard day of work). It is within 20-25 min walk from the city centre which was ok for me. Fourth, considering the quality of the studio, the staff kindness, the fact that you don't have to care about anything (bills, council tax exemption), that your parcels are collected by the receptionist and that you can collect them afterwards at any time and that there is a good internet connection, I think the rent is fair. To me, the only drawbacks were that the laundry machines are maybe a bit expensive and that you can not bring certain electric devices in the studio (the ones that use too much energy (which makes sense because the electric bill is included in your rent)). However, I guess that these drawbacks are the same in every student hall accommodation. Overall, I would really recommend living at Beaverbank place to any student.”

“Excellent place to stay at upon finishing the Pennine Way! Super cheap and great value, just 1 minute walk from the pub for some local grub and really good facilities within! So grateful to Simon and the volunteers who keep it running!!”

“I thought this was the best of all the hostels in the old town. Walk outside and you are in the grassmarket square, directly underneath the imposing Edinburgh Castle. The shower and bathroom were good, with plenty of individual bathrooms. The bed was a type of pod with enough room to sleep, hang up my shirts and sweatshirt, blanket, pillow, and convenient shelf for my belongings and to write my postcards. USB and charging port. There is a regular light and also a cool color changing light for fun! There is a sliding gate or curtain that gives you privacy, however I woke up in a pool of sweat on a cool day, so I felt I needed to keep it open a smidge so I don't suffocate. There is a vent, but a small fan would have been "cool." Felt very safe, locker for belongings. The staff, AMAZING! while they joked that they were not well taken care of by management, they took great pride in their work, and made every effort to accommodate any and all requests as I saw it. Extremely helpful and friendly when I asked directions or had questions. Available at all hours. Thank you guys for a memorable time in Edinburgh!”

“Fabulous location central old Edinburgh, by Castle Very safe and friendly Fantastic value for money Great food evening, basic but good, cold self serve breakfast. Lockers, USB charging sockets and reading light for each bed. Lockers on reception for after check-out. Lots showers and toilets. Female only, male only and mixed. All with cubicles with locks. Warm room and could open window. Very groovy bar/cafe/ restaurant area. Great music playing and fun friendly atmosphere. Very safe, reception manned 24/7 Can hire towels cheaply Only downside was that the mattress was a bit basic and uncomfortable on bunk bed, but bedding was nice and kept clean.”

“A beautiful place, so pleasure and peaceful, where i spent five days in Edimburgh. Enjoy it!!”

“Couldn’t recommend Argyle more! The room was cute & clean, bathrooms were updated, and the shared spaces were wonderful! Cozy, eclectic, communal! One of my best hostel stays to date!”

“Great quality on rooms and services, located at the quiet place that near downtown. Fully equipped and near two big supermarkets. Has been a great experience to stayed for three years and will stay again in the coming next year.”

“Really impressed with Destiny Student Holyrood. Clean, comfortable, and in a great location, close to everything but still quiet enough to relax. The staff were super friendly and helpful, Joshua was always keen to help, he was a lovely little boy, very attentive. Honestly, way better than I expected from student accommodation. Would definitely stay again (and not just because it makes me feel young).”

“Beautiful quaint hostel in a great area of the city. Free street parking right out front of the hostel. When I checked in, I realized someone had taken my bed, and when I contacted James (property manager/owner, I’m not sure which) he immediately contacted me back and came by at 11:30 PM instead of enjoying his night out to ensure I had a clean, comfortable place to stay. Overall, great experience, and a great place to stay, even includes laundry which most hostels I’ve been to so far don’t have. Cheers from Florida, USA, James, and I’ll be sure to stay here again when I return!”