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West End Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

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Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 6.00 per person)
Private kitchen
Lobby sitting area
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5AU
  • Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Japanese-style Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Japanese-style Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Design Shared Dorm Couple Friendly

Design Shared Dorm Couple Friendly

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (12 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

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 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 West End hostel include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.
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What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haymarket Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬7 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.

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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.

Reviews

West End Hotel - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleaner and night staff are lovely.

They are renovating, which you are told by a note stuck on the wall. They have exposed wires, no mirrors, boxes with toilets sitting in bathrooms waiting to be installed, no locks on shower door, plug at bed not charging. The radiator on the top floor room is broken and is on all the time so that with the skylight heat, its way too hot. They charge £10 to move beds however given the heat, they let me move for no charge. I think he just couldnt be bothered arguing as hostel wasnt full. They also told us they were having an exterminator spray all the beds as there was complaints about bed bugs. They should close the hostel for a week to get everything fixed, cleaned, de-bugged and sorted as the standard is very poor in this transition period.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my fourth stay at the West End, and as usual I was very happy with the service and cleanliness. The manager, Lucas, was very helpful and welcoming, and I am sure that I'll be returning because I have tried nearly all budget accomodations in Edinburgh and find that this one offers the best value. Anyone who uses hostels knows that part of the experience is determined by the people who happen to be there as well, but at this place there is a very nice bar and a kitchen for guest use, so no need to spend all of your time in the room itself. The location is ideal: very close to the Leith walkway and the two Modern Art Galleries. If you are travelling light, it is possible to walk to the West End from Waverly, enjoying the beauty of Edinburgh all along the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They are in the process of renovation so things werent complete
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bayhano

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area was alright. For the price and the time of my stay it was fair I think. I got the room on the floor they are making renovations, and that wasn't a problem. I didn't like the lights on the toilets were automated and only turned on when you were on the outside. I was still on the shower when the lights were off. The person doing the check in was a bit condescending, with the fact I had to walk the stairs with a a roller bag, which I didn't mind, but the way he said: "it is what it is", it was unnecessary. Other than that, like I said, for the price it was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jihad

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
...........
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raidah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfotable and clean!!! Hoping to stay longer! Easy to access and the staffs are friendly ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Very friendly staff nice area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Amenities
Don't believe the reviews or property amenities, no restaurant, diffinately no breakfast. I was on the 4th floor with plenty of stairs. Mainly the absence of breakfast as is listed is a no go

2/10 Terrible

Vatsla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a Comfy place at all, toilets were limited and unclean, Hand washes are not working and the roommates were snooring a lot, such a terrible place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ujjawal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a terrible experience in staying at west end there was lot of people staying in one hostel room, and some of them were snooring so loud, apart from that the toilets were very dirty and the seats were broken and very limited toilets were there as there are lot of people staying at….
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divas

Liked: Amenities
Really good for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay on a budget, very friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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