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December 2024

January 2025

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from room

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Housekeeping

Laundry

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

19 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

84 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

19 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

35.00 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

19 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

28 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

23 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Bar

Laundry

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

West End Hotel - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.

West End Hotel - Hostel offers 10 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at West End Hotel - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Dean Village. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 8 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

West End Hotel - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Continental breakfast available for a fee 8 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends: GBP 6.00 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Heating

Bathroom

Hairdryer (on request)
Towels

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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

West End Hotel - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Ana

8 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

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

14 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Stay away from room no4.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Morris

25 Jun 2024

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

23 Jun 2024

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

10 Jun 2024

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

8 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 May 2024

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

10 May 2024

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

3 May 2024

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

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveller

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff & brilliant location

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rana Hussnain

11 Feb 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

SOFIA

10 Feb 2024

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

6 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

C

28 Dec 2023

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