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Smart City Hostels Edinburgh

5.0 of 5
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Manila, Philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Very near the Royal Mile, reasonably priced, clean, and they provide sheets and towels, too. The staff were friendly. Breakfast, which was served at the bar, was not included in the price, but it was also reasonably priced; they also served haggis.

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Southfleet, null, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

We were a group of 30 on a stag party from the wirral. We arrived already a little worse for wear but were greated with a smile and directed to our rooms and told about local aminities. We all eat here and we were served quickly and again with a smile. All staff were happy to help and friendly. We... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Stayed here on an organized school trip. I was not expecting much as our last place we had stayed was not very nice. The bed were clean, clean sheets, and they gave you a towel too! Showers and everything worked and had really good water pressure. The breakfast was well done too. It is probably the most filling breakfast I... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We were 6 roadtripping the UK, we arrived in Edinburgh late that night and after knocking the doors of many hostels we bumped into Smart City... we were very happy to find 6 beds and glad that we got a room that had no more than 6 beds (big plus to have no strangers in the same room) but more... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to review our hostel, we're so glad we were able to accommodate you last minute and that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are lucky to have a large number and variety of rooms so we can usually cater to specific requests such as private rooms. If you do decide to... More

Newcastle upon Tyne
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Shared a room with friends when we were up for the marathon. Room was good and clean, shower was powerful. Beds were comfortable and the sheets provided were clean. Even provided a towell! The breakfasts were passable at best but the evening burgers were spot on and cheap.

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to review Smart City Hostel, we're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I'm sorry you did not enjoy breakfast, We usually receive compliments about our breakfast buffet, though maybe during the marathon it was very busy and you did not get to enjoy the usual experience. Perhaps if you are in... More

Chorley, United Kingdom
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5 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This was a stag do visit so was not expecting much. It is very well located right in the city centre the staff are friendly and knowledgable. The room is very basic but is clean for the price is overall very good my only real criticism is due to the price and location it is very noisy so I only... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to review Smart City Hostel. We're sorry you felt the hostel was too noisy, as I'm sure you can understand being such a central location during a busy weekend can cause a bit of noise. We do our best to minimize noise at Smart Hostel and we have a 24 hour team... More

Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This was certainly one of the best hostels I've ever been to (and I've been to quite a lot!). Lovely comfy beds and big lockers (bring your own padlock). I had booked a 12-bed room but was upgraded to a 6-bed room, which was nice! It was on the top floor so noise from the bar wasn't a problem. However,... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to review Smart City Hostel. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Sorry to hear you felt it was too warm, we will try to keep the rooms cool heading into the summer. We have taken on board your feedback about bathroom space and we will get some more hooks... More

London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I stayed here for 3 nights in a 12 bed dorm. The facilities were excellent as we had two toilets, two showers, two sinks in our dorm. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is reasonably priced and there is also a pool table and flat screen TV. The showers had good water pressure and the room and... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to review Smart City Hostel. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Our hostel is in a great central location, this can lead to a little noise over the weekend, but as you've helpfully recommended, requesting a higher floor will greatly reduce this. We will take on board your suggestions about... More

Fife, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I was given room 106, bed 12. Unfortunately, bed 12's locker had no place to affix the padlock I had just bought from reception. When I pointed this out, I was swapped to room 112, bed 1 - an 8 bed room. Room 112 clearly wasn't meant to be used that night. Bed 1 didn't have any sheets - just... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to review our hostel. We're sorry your stay did not live up to your expectations. Our team prepare beds with clean linen, including towels for arriving guests, as we had to move you at the last minute, the room you stayed in will not have been ready for arrivals. I'm sure you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This Hostel was clean and nice , But I would not recommend it to the seasoned traveller who has stayed in any hostel with a bit of character! Not good for meeting people, It's more for Hens and Stags for the weekend , Big Bar (only common area), nice Breakfast , Good location. Staff friendly but not forthcoming with info... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Front Office Manager at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
19 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us. As I’m sure you'll understand being a much larger hostel – if you were looking for more intimate character then a smaller hostel might be worth considering in future. We do tend to have stag and hen parties at the weekend, we also have a lot of visiting locals, however we... More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Royal mile(34)
  • Very clean(12)
  • Great location(12)
  • Bunk bed(8)
  • Bar area(8)
  • Train station(5)
  • Private room(5)
  • Guest kitchen(4)
  • Nice place(4)
  • Rooms are clean(3)

Additional Information about Smart City Hostels Edinburgh

Address: 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #56 of 154 Speciality lodging in Edinburgh
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Smart City Hostels, Edinburgh, redefines the hostel experience. Smart City Hostels is an award winning stylish five-star hostel with great facilities that make it the ideal choice for value accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Smart City Hostel's rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious and all have en-suite facilities. The hostel can provide private rooms as well as larger dorm style living so there really is something for everyone. Smart City hostels really is the ultimate urban retreat with Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar, with free Wi-Fi, Sky Sports, pool table, and a great atmosphere. There is also a 24 hour reception, no curfew, and all of Edinburgh's lively night scene and famed attractions on your doorstep. Smart City also offers fantastic City break deals, family and friend packages, group offers and stag and hen specials as well as seasonal offers. So what are you waiting for? Come and see for yourself why Smart City Hostels is the smart choice for your journey to Scotland's vibrant and historic Capital city. ... more   less 
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