Location
The hostel is located on Edinburgh's historic “Royal Mile”, just a few minutes’ walk from Waverley railway station and the airport link bus stop.
Facilities
132 rooms are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by 2 lifts. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Services and facilities include a baggage storage service, a safe, a currency exchange service, a TV room, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hostel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available.
Rooms
Rooms feature a living area and a bathroom. Central heating ensures comfortable temperatures. A balcony or terrace is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe provides secure storage for guests' personal property. There is also a washing machine and an ironing set. A telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hostel has family rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hostel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hostel include cycling/mountain biking and billiards or, for a fee, a gym.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hostel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hostel accepts the following credit cards: VISA and MasterCard.
Café
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Internet access
WLAN access
Laundry Service
Bicycle Cellar
Bicycle Hire
Car Park
TV Room
Laundry Facilities
Pets
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts