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West End Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from room
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite | View from room
Double Room
Front of property
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5AU
  • Dean Village
    7 min walk
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    9 min walk
  • Princes Street
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    21 min drive

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

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

Edinburgh

At West End Hotel - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 8 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Haymarket hostel include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.
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What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

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 with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at West End Hotel - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
West End Hotel - Hostel offers 10 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 20 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash.

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

What is the cancellation policy at West End Hotel - Hostel?

West End Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to West End Hotel - Hostel?

The closest beach to West End Hotel - Hostel is Portobello Beach (6.8 km).

Does West End Hotel - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 8 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at West End Hotel - Hostel?

No, West End Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at West End Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Osaretin Brave

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Showers were rarely hot. The lockers require a pound coin. Staff unhelpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023