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3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5DR, Scotland (Formerly Westend Hostel)
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

I wouldn't have stayed there if there was another choice. This place is relatively the cheapest among the places that are there in Edinburgh. Though yeah, no power sockets in the rooms, this meant that you would have to wait in line in the lounge or the kitchen to juice up your phone. The kitchen is closed after 2300, so... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

It's was fine when we got in but when we saw the toilets! I know they were public toilets but the seats broke, there was mould on the showers and it stunk it didn't look as if they even cleaned them. The rooms were ok the carpet wasn't really clean. The beds and bedcovers were fine but the blinds were... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

Not hot enough shower ... Horrible condition in terms of hygiene... Kitchen closed at 2300 open at 0800... Feel thirsty...XD No socket for charging in rooms. Need to charge at community area. Kitchen utility = ok...provide cutlery n free tea & coffee

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

2nd time I have stayed here on cycle rides, this time doing LEJOG! 8 bed room, all facilities including free wifi, and a breakfast for £15! In a major city where a pint at Wetherspoons cost £2.50, that is excellent value. Yes it's a hostel, and you have to remover that but you won't find better for the price!

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I enjoyed my stay at The Hostel and met a lot of interesting people when I was there. The rooms were very clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. One of the biggest advantages is that it is a stone's throw away from the train station, and you can easily walk to all the sights within 10-15... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I stayed at this hostel on a class trip from university, the main focus of the trip being sampling the Edinburgh nightlife, sightseeing and, ehh, sampling the Edinburgh nightlife!! I have to say, I can't fault the place for its location; we flew into Edinburgh from Dublin and got the Airlink bus to within walking distance of the hostel -... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

For everybody who is looking for a cheap accommodation, who is used to hostels and common hostel problems, I can recommend this place. Here are my categories: Bathrooms: There's more than one bathroom, and some are cleaner than others; the one clostest to the reception is the cleanest one, so, use this one. They're unisex, so don't be shy. You... More

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London, UK
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

In brief.... -no radiator in the bathrooms -water never hot enough to have a shower. ... -sockets available only in the communal rooms and during my stay half of them weren't working. (Plus one of them exploded on the contact to the charger of a friend -> the iphone charger had been tested & it was fine) -reception closing along... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

The location is good, so is the price. The rooms are to small, with 3 bunk beds and the luggage of 6 people, there was just enough space for 2 people moving in the room at the same time. The toilets and showers were not clean. It was noisy and the breakfast was far from eatable.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013 via mobile

I leave in Aberdeen and use this hostel when flying early from Edinburgh. it's cheap and convenient cause it's just across the street from haymarket but it's the worst hotel ever. I have been there three times and had there nightmare experiences. Last in date was a few hours ago. got charged a penalty fee for checking in after eleven... More

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The Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5DR, Scotland (Formerly Westend Hostel)
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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Ranked #118 of 154 Speciality lodging in Edinburgh
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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