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It's a unique concept but wish the property was more well cared for and that they don't cram that many people in the space. It feels a bit like a slum. Twelve people, six bunk beds are a lot for such a tight space. The room smells. And bathroom + kitchen + common space get so overused that it seems to be always dirty
Was cheap and decent, staff seemed a little clueless at times but comfortable standard hostel.
Sam
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Chris
29 Aug 2018
Great place to stay during the fringe
By far the cheapest place to stay in Edinburgh during the fringe! Obviously it’s not the most luxurious place in the world but it was a friendly atmosphere and the facilities were perfectly fine. Free parking in Edinburgh was also a big bonus.
The outside of the hostel looks a wee bit sketchy. Once inside your perception will change. The people and staff were very welcoming. Containers hostel was quite the experience. Many could say it is a hidden gem.
i booked the hostel for me and my partner to go see the fringe, we wanted something a bit different, thought it would make for good photos. would recommend, the staff were really lovely
pretty good. clean dorms. nice vibe. it is a bit rough n ready but it's shipping containers! nice atmosphere too. events most nights so good social. chill out zone, indoors and out and gaming consoles for some old school Mario kart action
Stayed only a night at the hostel with a group of friends before an early morning flight. Very welcoming with everyone being friendly and respectful of each other. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a chat or a hang out with some nice people while visiting the city. It not be the most beautiful place on the outside but once you enter the hostel it's like a mini community and you can forget that you are in the middle of the city.
Was a pretty nice stay no issues at all, room and other areas all clean, little bit basic but exactly what you expect lovely staff and other guests, but be pre warned if you want peaceful and quiet early nights then this may not be the pace for you,
Overall was a very nice time thanks
It is exactly what it sounds like - a number of containers crammed with as many bunk beds as could fit. RIckety, dirty and not very comfortable.
It is made slightly better with relentless drinking and socialising that is done during the day and well into the night, as the owner operator is a very welcoming host.
Otherwise, the linen is dirty, no towels, bathrooms are scary after the night before.
The idea is good, but the execution was very poor. Far too many bunks in each pod with little or no light, especially in the corners. Very little security, in fact none as any Tom, Dick or Harry could walk onto the site and into the pods with no problems. Although the ground was covered in " astro turf " it was clearly very wet and damp in most places and there were also various smells emanating from various area's.
For a hostel made of shipping containers it's more comfortable than you'd expect. The staff are friendly and it's generally good value. The only problems were the reception was often unattended and the bedding wasn't completely clean.
Nous ne sommes pas restés à l'hôtel au vue des locaux dont l'état de propreté ne correspondait pas à nos critères. Le personnel était très accueillant et n'a posé aucune condition sur le fait que nous ne restions pas sur place. Hotel conseillé aux jeunes ou routards endurcis sans aucun jugement.
Petit conseil au propriétaire, il pourrait peut être investir dans une tonnelle un peu plus grande et conséquente pour la cour intérieure commune. Dans un pays pluvieux ou le réconfort est sans doute, dans un hôtel un lieu ou on peut se protéger de la pluie. PS : Le bureau de réception est à l'abri, les clients sous la pluie pour l'enregistrement !!!
gilles
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
6/10 Okay
mia, sweden, oskarshamn
30 Aug 2017
Good, becouse the crew was nice
The most things was good. I like the town, fantastic