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West End Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2 | View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5AU

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk
  • George Street - 12 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ignite - ‬6 min walk

About this property

West End Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and George Street, West End Hotel - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at West End Hotel - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.00 per person
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5 for check-in between midnight and 8:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

West End Edinburgh
West End Hotel Hostel
West End Hotel Hostel Edinburgh
West End Hostel Edinburgh
West End Hotel - Hostel Edinburgh
West End Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is West End Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West End Hotel - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight to 8:00 AM for a fee of GBP 5.

What time is check-out at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is West End Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Dean Village, Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 7 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 7 minutes.

West End Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 207 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Very friendly staff nice area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divas

Liked: Amenities
Really good for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay on a budget, very friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

One of the cleanest hostels I have been so far, just a half an hour walk from the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice staff and very decent price in the midst of the edinburgh fringe festival. Convenientyl located, only a 30 minute walk from the pleasance dome area. My only issue was that the bedroom was unbearably hot (outside temp only reached highs of 24⁰ so I dread to think what it would be like if it were even hotter outside). Otherwise very clean and typical of hostel with (3-tiered) bunk beds. Despite the heat I did sleep well. They have decent facilities including a bar which seemed alright although I didn't personally make use of it. Free wifi too. Would recommend if you're travelling on a lower budget :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stay away from room no4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Morris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very uncouth stuff
I had a very terrible experience in this hostel. Check out on hotelscom at the time I booked was 11am but at about 10:30am I came out of the shower with a towel wrapped around my waist to meet 4 cleaners in my room, all my belongings had been moved out. I asked one of the cleaners about my items/what was happening and to my surprise they said checkout was 10am so they have moved all my items to the reception. I went downstairs to ask the receptionist about the situation and he said checkout was 10am so I should move out of the premises. NO APOLOGIES. It was so uncivilized, inhumane and an insensitive act to take against your guest who was at least in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Morris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
West End is a Worst End
Deck space between the bunk beds are too small, room smells, space for luggage in bedrooms not provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel is great, one manager Sam is a very good manager, helpful, professional and friendly, the other manager is not good, not professional and should not be a manager or staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Set in a beautiful area of Haymarket, clearly signed, outdoor benches upon arrival for relaxing, garden outside behind hostel for quiet moments, large rooms with lockers and en-suite facilities. In-house bar serving multiple refreshments, kitchen facilities in basement for self catering, lounge area with large bay windows to watch the world passing..
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razak

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good thank you for all work in hostels
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razak

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great hostel and friendly staff, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razak

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rana Hussnain

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

SOFIA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good decent place for a short stay in Edinburgh
Excellent lounge and staircase ! Bedrooms less so, two levels of bunks would be much nicer ... ensuite in bunk rooms v.welcome. Kitchen etc too small for the place. Good location, fine for the money, recommended...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Selusiwe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Cammy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pola

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023