The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
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Kitchen facilities
Air conditioning
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Locker room
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Sports & Fitness
Billiard tables
Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Baby pushchair
Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
Karaoke
Live entertainment
Night club
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Location
50 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 1NE,
Edinburgh
Map view
50 Blackfriars Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 1NE,
Edinburgh
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
1.3
km
Queen's Drive Holyrood Park
Arthur's Seat hike
2.2
km
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.2
km
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1.3
km
Park
Princes Street Gardens
1.3
km
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1.3
km
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
1.7
km
Park
Holyrood Park
1.2
km
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.3
km
Museum
Dynamic Earth
1.2
km
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
1.3
km
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
1.3
km
Square
Grassmarket
1.3
km
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
390 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
390 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
390 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
390 m
Monument
Scott Monument
390 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
420 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
390 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
390 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
390 m
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
390 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
390 m
Museum
John Knox House
390 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
390 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
390 m
Church
Mercat Cross
100 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
390 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
390 m
Restaurants
Bar 50
100 m
50 Blackfriars Street
Zara Fast Foods Pizza & Burger House
10 m
56 Blackfriars Street Old Town
The Piemaker
290 m
38 South Bridge
Pilgrim Bar
70 m
Cowgate
Greggs
110 m
85/87 Rose Street
Burrito 'n' Shake
330 m
97-99 South Bridge
The Tron
270 m
9 Hunter Square
Yocoko Noodle Bar
250 m
45 South Bridge
Zenobia
290 m
14A South Bridge
Forsyth's Tea Room
180 m
81 High Street Chalmers Close
Caffe Nero
230 m
4 Waverley Bridge Road Unit 2-4 Waverley Station
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
wholesome dining
lack of communication
basic facilities
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
7.5
Location
8.8
Service
6.5
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 20 reviews
7.2
7.2/10 based on 5811 reviews
Steve
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.0/10
The hostel offers comfortable bunks with magnetic card access, but can feel crowded with extra beds being added to fit 10 beds in a room. The service lacks communication on granted requests, especially from head office, with a mix-up on room allocation. Despite this, the central location in the old town is convenient for exploring, but some noise issues were resolved during the stay. The dining options are varied, with a highlight on including Bernese sausages. The facilities are sufficient for a pleasant stay, though some improvements could enhance the overall experience.
Rooms
7.0
The bunks are comfortable, and the magnetic card access is convenient.
Service
5.0
There were misunderstandings about granted requests, and communication could be improved.
Location
8.0
The hostel is in the center of the old town, making it easy to access various attractions.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience offers diverse options, including the delicious Bernese sausages.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities meet basic needs but could benefit from some enhancements.
Ernie
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.2/10
The hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh, right off the Royal Mile within a short walk to most city attractions. The rooms lack storage options for bags and toiletries, and are without chairs or a TV. Despite our room request being confirmed by email, there was a lack of communication about it. The dining experience is not included in the price but available for an additional £4.95.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms have nowhere to leave bags or store toiletries. No chairs or TV.
Service
5.0
There was a lack of communication regarding our room request despite confirmation. Shortcomings in service.
Location
9.0
Perfect location just off the Royal Mile, close to various restaurants and shops.
Dining
6.0
Dining not included in the price, available for £4.95 extra.
Facilities
7.0
Gilbert
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.4/10
The hotel is located in the heart of the Old Town, providing easy access to tourist spots and a quiet street ambiance. The rooms offer a cozy atmosphere with modern windows facing the vibrant beer garden of the adjacent pub. While the service lacked communication regarding room requests, the male bar staff member was accommodating. Dining options include tasty Thai dishes for a reasonable price, and the facilities are well-serviced.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms have a good atmosphere and come with towels, offering views of the beer garden.
Service
7.0
Although the room request communication was missing, the male bar staff member was helpful overall.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located in the old town, close to restaurants and bars, making it convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience includes delicious Thai dishes served at a great value.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers excellent facilities for a comfortable stay.
Joseph
United States,
February
2024
7.4/10
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms had modern windows and accommodated our large group comfortably, but the lack of communication about our requests was a letdown. The central location was convenient, though, and the dining options catered well to vegetarians. Overall, decent value for money with some room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
Our room with windows towards the beer garden of the pub was spacious and equipped with modern windows, perfect for our large group of 3 adults and 4 kids.
Service
7.0
While our request for rooms close to each other wasn't communicated well, the bar staff member was short yet helpful. Other staff members were friendly, and we appreciated the prompt response to our email.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the very center of the city was convenient for exploring nearby pubs and tourist locations. Close to the resto pub added to the dining convenience.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience provided good options for vegetarians, but the lack of included breakfast was a downside.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities for a comfortable stay, but nothing extraordinary was provided.
Francis
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.6/10
The hotel is located directly above the beer garden in the very center of the city. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with towels provided and pictures showing 3 single beds; however, there is nowhere to really store your toiletries or clothes. The service was lacking communication despite requesting rooms close to each other. The location is convenient, in the old center of the city and close to everything. The dining options cater to vegans but not vegetarians. The facilities are decent, and the price is reasonable for the value offered.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are clean and comfortable, with towels provided; however, there is nowhere to really store your toiletries or clothes.
Service
5.0
The service lacked communication despite our request for specific rooms.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the old center of the city, really close to everything.
Dining
6.0
The dining options cater to vegans but not vegetarians.
Facilities
7.0
Decent facilities available.
Benjamin
United States,
December
2023
9.2/10
I can't recommend this hotel enough! The location is absolutely perfect, right in the heart of the city center and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The rooms are cozy and clean, and the staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The dining experience was top-notch, with a delicious selection that even catered to vegans. The facilities were excellent, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were cozy and spotlessly clean, with all the necessary facilities.
Service
9.0
The staff was so friendly and accommodating, making sure all our needs were met with a smile.
Location
10.0
The hotel is situated right in the very center of the city, making it easy to explore all the main attractions on foot.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was outstanding, with a great variety of options including delicious Moroccan pancakes.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers fantastic facilities that enhance the overall stay experience.
Leigh
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.6/10
The hotel offers an inviting atmosphere but lacks storage space in the rooms. The private shower and toilet are convenient for families. The location is perfectly central but may not offer ideal communication regarding room requests.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are cozy and come with a private shower and toilet, suitable for families. However, there is limited storage space for toiletries and clothes.
Service
7.0
The staff members are friendly, but there might be challenges with communication regarding room requests. The service overall is good, but improvement in communication could enhance the guest experience.
Location
9.0
The hotel is excellently positioned in the old city center, directly above the beer garden, allowing easy access to local attractions and public transport.
Dining
8.0
The dining options cater well to various dietary preferences with many choices available. However, vegan and vegetarian guests may find limited selections.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides basic facilities suitable for a comfortable stay. However, service communication could be more efficient to meet guests' requests.
Earl
United States,
October
2023
7.0/10
The hotel is in a central location with easy access to tourist spots, but lacks storage space in the rooms for personal items. The service could use better communication, despite friendly staff. The dining experience is satisfactory with an affordable option. However, the lack of storage and communication are notable drawbacks.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms are cleaned with nowhere to really store toiletries or clothes.
Service
6.0
The staff is friendly, but there is room for improvement in communication and fulfilling requests.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in the city center with easy access to tourist spots.
Dining
7.0
Dining is satisfactory with affordable options available.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities are provided.
Phil
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is located in the vibrant old town of Edinburgh, directly above the beer garden, offering easy access to tourist spots. The rooms are cozy but lack communication regarding room requests. The dining options are limited for vegetarians and vegans, and the location is a major highlight.
Rooms
8.0
The room with a private shower and toilet for 5 beds is cozy and clean.
Service
7.0
The service is friendly overall, but there was a lack of communication regarding room requests.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located in the old town, making it convenient to explore attractions like Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
Dining
6.0
Dining options are limited for vegetarians and vegans, but fish and meat dishes are provided.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities but lacks some communication amenities.
Eric
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is right in the city center of Edinburgh, offering a convenient location for exploring. The rooms, although lacking chairs and TV on higher floors, are clean and spacious with showers. The service, despite some miscommunication regarding room requests, was efficient and courteous. The dining options are limited, but homemade pies and jams add a nice touch. The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are clean and spacious with showers.
Service
7.0
The service was efficient and courteous despite some miscommunication.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right in the city center of Edinburgh, offering a convenient location for exploring.
Dining
6.0
Limited dining options, but the homemade pies and jams are a nice touch.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.
James
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel located in the heart of the old town with easy access to tourist spots. The rooms were cozy and clean, and the staff, although a bit disorganized with room requests, were friendly and helpful. The dining options were good, but a tad bit pricey for vegetarians. The facilities were adequate, offering a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms had a good atmosphere, especially on higher floors, and came with a private shower and toilet.
Service
7.0
Despite some confusion with room requests, the staff members were friendly and accommodating during my stay.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the old town was ideal, making it easy to explore the city center and enjoy a peaceful stay in a quiet street.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered tasty dishes, but the prices were a bit high for vegetarians.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provided all necessary facilities for a comfortable stay at a fair value for money.
Margaret
United States,
July
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is quite centrally located in Edinburgh, directly above the beer garden, offering a good atmosphere. The rooms lack storage space, are not cleaned to satisfaction, but have own showers.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms have nowhere to really store your toiletries or clothes, and they were not cleaned properly. However, they do come with their own shower and maintain a good atmosphere.
Service
7.0
Despite requesting rooms close to each other and receiving a confirmation email, there was no communication about the outcome. The other staff members were helpful with housekeeping, laundry, welcome drinks, and tours/ticket assistance.
Location
9.0
The hotel is right at the center of the city, very near the City center, and quite in the city center, making it convenient to explore the main attractions.
Dining
8.0
Dining options are not included, but there are provided with many choices, including gluten-free products.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities at the hotel are decent, offering a satisfactory experience.
Luke
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.0/10
The hotel is in a prime location in the city center, making it very convenient for tourists. The rooms were clean and comfortable with cozy bunks, but the towels were not replaced promptly. The service lacked communication on granted requests despite a promise in an email. Prices were reasonable for the value offered.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable with cozy bunks but with a slight issue of towels not being changed promptly. Overall, a cozy stay.
Service
5.0
The service was lacking clear communication on requests despite assurances. The male bar staff member was short on knowledge but friendly. Not ideal service experience.
Location
9.0
Perfect location in the city center with easy access to tourist spots. Very convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
8.0
Wholesome food served at a reasonable price, catering well to vegetarians. Good value for money.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers basic facilities but nothing exceptional. Adequate for a short stay.
convenient location
lack of communication
Mark
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.8/10
The hotel is situated in a quiet street near the City centre, offering a good central location in Edinburgh. The rooms, kept very clean, with an excellent shower, were accommodating for my group of 3 adults and 4 kids. However, there seemed to be a communication issue regarding our room requests. The hotel is close to many attractions and boasts a lively bar in the evenings.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were kept very clean with an excellent shower.
Service
7.0
Despite requesting rooms close to each other, there seemed to be a misunderstanding as we did not receive confirmation or communication regarding our request. However, the housekeeping service was satisfactory during our stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located in a quiet street, offering easy access to the City centre and tourist attractions. The nearby lively bar added to the evening charm of the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were suitable for vegetarians and included home-made desserts, but there were limited choices for vegans.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel provides adequate facilities for a comfortable stay, including assistance with tours and tickets.
George
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is in a prime location, right in the heart of Edinburgh with easy access to tourist spots. The rooms are modern and spacious, although some had extra beds shoved in. The service was friendly but lacked communication on requests. The dining options were not included, but the facilities were satisfactory. Overall, a valuable stay with a few minor inconveniences.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are modern and spacious, though some had extra beds shoved in.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly but lacked communication on requests.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh with easy access to tourist spots.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were not included in the stay.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory and met basic needs.
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