Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

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6.8
/10
Pleasant
46 reviews

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Keith

10.0
/ 10
An excellent start point for a city walk-about, all amenities one needs with friendly efficient staff

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10.0
/ 10
I stayed for a few days while working in the area. It was a no fuss very clean and friendly place. Anything was there to borrow that you may have forgotten (for a small deposit)and the staff were really helpful. The facilities were really handy too. Being able to cook your own food was far cheaper than staying in a hotel.
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15 Robertson's Close, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LY

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24-Hour Front Desk
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Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is located in area / city Edinburgh. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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General


Near Royal Mile

Location


With a stay at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grassmarket.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Royal Mile - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Festival Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Surgeon's Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parliament House - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
City Chambers - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
University of Edinburgh - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grassmarket - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi

The preferred airport for Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 12.9 km / 8 mi

Renovations


The property is closed between July 03 and September 01.

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Terrace

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Cash deposit required, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 23:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel
199
Another facilities in Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel
Luggage storage, 24-hour Receptionist, Free WiFi, Terrace, Meeting rooms

Frequently asked question in Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

What are available facilities at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?
There are top facilites at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?
The standard check-in time at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is starting from 16:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?
Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?
Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel has 199 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?
Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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6.8
Pleasant
From 46 reviews
Cleanliness

7.0

Room Comfort

6.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 355 week(s) ago

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Was as expected. Basic accommodation at a reasonable price.
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

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It's a student accommodation during term time, so do not expect hotel service. It's still great for the price.
Leah
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 403 week(s) ago

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Third year staying here for the fringe - excellent location, basic but clean facilities, great staff. Being able to leave luggage (at no extra charge) is great too.
Julian
8.0
/10
Reviewed 406 week(s) ago

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This hostel is ideally located for attending the Fringe festival, but it is far from glamourous. Each room is quite small, basic and the floorboard creak loudly. The shared bathroom (between five) on each corridor is outdated and super basic. You will need to bring or hire towels and toiletries as they are not provided here. Good think is that there is a shared kitchen with fridge, so if you want to cook and eat on a budget or just have a cup of tea you can with ease, but walking down the corridor expect more creaking. In my room too, the window was open, which made it very cold and noisy during my stay as people talking in the courtyard and arriving early (late am) to check in were often inconsiderate of guests trying to sleep off an early AM return to sleep. On the up side it is fairly cheap most nights, but I would not pay more than £40 a night to stay here. Even at that point is overcharging aka a theft from your pockets.
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SusieQ
8.0
/10
Reviewed 457 week(s) ago

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Student accommodation which is basic and can be noisy but is right at the centre of the action for the Festival. Single rooms only.
Ella
2.0
/10
Reviewed 486 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked this hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe festival at very short notice (only booked my holiday 2 weeks before going) so it won on the price and the location front. Took about 2 minutes to walk from my room to the Royal Mile (via Hunter Square) which was fantastic, and a taxi ride back from literally any of the shows I went to see would cost less than 5 pounds (so cheap in comparison to taxis back home where a similar journey would cost you 3 times as much!) Onto the negatives... This facility operates as student accommodation for most of the year, so keep in mind that you are booking a private room in an apartment with shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. I was aware of this going in, but nothing could have prepared me for the stench in the living room, the crusted on "who knows what this is" on the oven/stove top, and the fact that every time I went to use the bathroom, it looked as though one of my "flatmates" had partaken in a pee party all over the bathroom floor. Pee everywhere, you almost could have opened a public swimming pool there was so much of it. The front desk staff would not send someone up to get it cleaned. The bed itself was like lying on a slab of concrete, with a very sad foam mattress.
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Erica
6.0
/10
Reviewed 506 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed there for the bank holiday weekend, room was big and spacious (it had a funny smell though). The shared bathroom was cleaned only the first day of my stay, for the rest of the 2 days, no one cleaned it. Compared to the other hostel of this chain, I was a bit disappointed.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hostel located in a good location, but very noisy as next to the pub Staff are very nice and helpful Facilities are basic but as it's a hostel, I don't expect too much
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location that was in the middle of old town right on the door step of all the different free fringe events. Staff were really friendly and I felt safe while traveling alone.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was clean & staff nice. Location very central. If you have a problem with stairs or staying above a pub this place is not for you.
Davor
2.0
/10
Reviewed 508 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had the worst polyester bed linen ever which nobody changed once in a whole week. It was actually an overpriced student dorm I would not recommend to anyone caring for a good night sleep. The only thing good about it is the location.
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 508 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wasn't happy that the rooms were mixed, wasn't told that when I booked. Will stay in other hostels in future. Its a shame as the location was ideal.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

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Near from city center, which is good, quite loud neighborhood in the middle of the night though.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

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Okay place to spend a couple of nights however it can get loud from outside noise and only one flat pillow is provided which doesn't make the best nights sleep.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hostel is old and is really in need of an update, especially the bathroom, but it is in a really great location just minutes walk from the Royal Mile. It is also very quiet and safe. My stay was quite pleasant.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 510 week(s) ago

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I am not a big fan of night life and I stay in this hostel when festivals were in heat. Many performers and visitors are crowded on the roads surrounded this place and it was extremely noisy in the night. The noise would not stop until around 4 am in the morning! So bring your ear buds and prepare to be awakened during your sleep. Otherwise, the room is clean, the restroom is large, and I like the kitchen very much. It is located in the city center and it just needs a few minutes walk to most attractions.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 514 week(s) ago

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The facilities are older but the rooms are clean. Great value.
Ku-Wai
6.0
/10
Reviewed 514 week(s) ago

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Overall, this hostel is great and comfort; however, it did not provide the hair-drier because it is new-opened, which makes me disappointed.
Ellie
2.0
/10
Reviewed 560 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel had a good location. A great location. Unfortunately, that was where the positives ended. The bed was akin to sleeping on a slab of concrete, the room smelled faintly as though the previous occupant had a compulsive desire to pee in the corner, and the bathroom seemed as though there was a constant pee party going on, and everyone was invited. The staff would only help you bring your bags up to your room if you were young, pretty and blonde - I am lacking in 2 of those features, and had to haul my bags up the spiral staircase of my building, stopping on each floor to try and find the room I was in.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 560 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location was good, the room was clean and common bath was big, so it was nice hotel.
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6.8
Pleasant
From 46 reviews
Cleanliness

7.0

Room Comfort

6.2

Service and Facilites

7.4

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icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 355 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Was as expected. Basic accommodation at a reasonable price.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It's a student accommodation during term time, so do not expect hotel service. It's still great for the price.
Leah
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 403 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Third year staying here for the fringe - excellent location, basic but clean facilities, great staff. Being able to leave luggage (at no extra charge) is great too.
Julian
8.0
/10
Reviewed 406 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This hostel is ideally located for attending the Fringe festival, but it is far from glamourous. Each room is quite small, basic and the floorboard creak loudly. The shared bathroom (between five) on each corridor is outdated and super basic. You will need to bring or hire towels and toiletries as they are not provided here. Good think is that there is a shared kitchen with fridge, so if you want to cook and eat on a budget or just have a cup of tea you can with ease, but walking down the corridor expect more creaking. In my room too, the window was open, which made it very cold and noisy during my stay as people talking in the courtyard and arriving early (late am) to check in were often inconsiderate of guests trying to sleep off an early AM return to sleep. On the up side it is fairly cheap most nights, but I would not pay more than £40 a night to stay here. Even at that point is overcharging aka a theft from your pockets.
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SusieQ
8.0
/10
Reviewed 457 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Student accommodation which is basic and can be noisy but is right at the centre of the action for the Festival. Single rooms only.
Ella
2.0
/10
Reviewed 486 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked this hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe festival at very short notice (only booked my holiday 2 weeks before going) so it won on the price and the location front. Took about 2 minutes to walk from my room to the Royal Mile (via Hunter Square) which was fantastic, and a taxi ride back from literally any of the shows I went to see would cost less than 5 pounds (so cheap in comparison to taxis back home where a similar journey would cost you 3 times as much!) Onto the negatives... This facility operates as student accommodation for most of the year, so keep in mind that you are booking a private room in an apartment with shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. I was aware of this going in, but nothing could have prepared me for the stench in the living room, the crusted on "who knows what this is" on the oven/stove top, and the fact that every time I went to use the bathroom, it looked as though one of my "flatmates" had partaken in a pee party all over the bathroom floor. Pee everywhere, you almost could have opened a public swimming pool there was so much of it. The front desk staff would not send someone up to get it cleaned. The bed itself was like lying on a slab of concrete, with a very sad foam mattress.
Read More
Erica
6.0
/10
Reviewed 506 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Stayed there for the bank holiday weekend, room was big and spacious (it had a funny smell though). The shared bathroom was cleaned only the first day of my stay, for the rest of the 2 days, no one cleaned it. Compared to the other hostel of this chain, I was a bit disappointed.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hostel located in a good location, but very noisy as next to the pub Staff are very nice and helpful Facilities are basic but as it's a hostel, I don't expect too much
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent location that was in the middle of old town right on the door step of all the different free fringe events. Staff were really friendly and I felt safe while traveling alone.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 507 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was clean & staff nice. Location very central. If you have a problem with stairs or staying above a pub this place is not for you.
Davor
2.0
/10
Reviewed 508 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had the worst polyester bed linen ever which nobody changed once in a whole week. It was actually an overpriced student dorm I would not recommend to anyone caring for a good night sleep. The only thing good about it is the location.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 508 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wasn't happy that the rooms were mixed, wasn't told that when I booked. Will stay in other hostels in future. Its a shame as the location was ideal.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Near from city center, which is good, quite loud neighborhood in the middle of the night though.
Verified traveler
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Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Okay place to spend a couple of nights however it can get loud from outside noise and only one flat pillow is provided which doesn't make the best nights sleep.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 509 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hostel is old and is really in need of an update, especially the bathroom, but it is in a really great location just minutes walk from the Royal Mile. It is also very quiet and safe. My stay was quite pleasant.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 510 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I am not a big fan of night life and I stay in this hostel when festivals were in heat. Many performers and visitors are crowded on the roads surrounded this place and it was extremely noisy in the night. The noise would not stop until around 4 am in the morning! So bring your ear buds and prepare to be awakened during your sleep. Otherwise, the room is clean, the restroom is large, and I like the kitchen very much. It is located in the city center and it just needs a few minutes walk to most attractions.
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Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 514 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The facilities are older but the rooms are clean. Great value.
Ku-Wai
6.0
/10
Reviewed 514 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall, this hostel is great and comfort; however, it did not provide the hair-drier because it is new-opened, which makes me disappointed.
Ellie
2.0
/10
Reviewed 560 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel had a good location. A great location. Unfortunately, that was where the positives ended. The bed was akin to sleeping on a slab of concrete, the room smelled faintly as though the previous occupant had a compulsive desire to pee in the corner, and the bathroom seemed as though there was a constant pee party going on, and everyone was invited. The staff would only help you bring your bags up to your room if you were young, pretty and blonde - I am lacking in 2 of those features, and had to haul my bags up the spiral staircase of my building, stopping on each floor to try and find the room I was in.
Read More
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 560 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location was good, the room was clean and common bath was big, so it was nice hotel.
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