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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)
Lobby sitting area
Private kitchen
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | View from property
In the heart of Edinburgh, West End Hotel - Hostel offers a charming retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Relax on the terrace or grab a bite at the restaurant while enjoying free in-room WiFi. Previous guests have appreciated helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
  • 374 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

18 Bed Mixed Dorm with Shared Bathroom – Room 2

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Japanese-style Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Japanese-style Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Heating
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 906 sq ft
  • 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
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 243 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Design Shared Dorm Couple Friendly

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5AU

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
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dean Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

West End Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and George Street, West End Hotel - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at West End Hotel - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 20 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is West End Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at West End Hotel - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight– 8:00 AM for a fee of GBP 5.

What time is check-out at West End Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is West End Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in West End, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Dean Village, Princes Street, and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 7 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

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West End Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 236 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Gwyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They are in the midst of construction right now so I would wait until it’s over to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My flight was delayed, and I arrived at 11:30 PM. The staff was very accommodating and still allowed me to check in without any issues. The place felt safe and comfortable, and I truly appreciated their flexibility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy excess to Edinburgh city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff & brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and clean and also spacious.

6/10 Okay

Mouna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lockers for your bags under the bed would go a long way cause it’s not like there’s anywhere to put your bags on the floor either. Plus, the pillows weren’t actual pillows but rather pouches filled with something squishy and the sheet on my bed were ripped at the top. The staff tho are absolute angels, I would give each one of them a million out of ten if I could. So nice, so willing to help. Over all, you get what you pay for. For the price and the location, it wasn’t that bad overall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yakubu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely 💯 Got nice room. Had a walk together. Cooked together as well. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stay away from room no4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Valerie

Need to change mattresses to hard like cement pillows the same , hostel ok and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Eliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super clean and quiet, Lucas is very nice sobeverything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights in the all-women room. Everything was clean, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. If I could suggest a few improvements, it would be to add some extra shelving in the bathroom, a full-length mirror, and shelving or a hanging area/locker space in the bedroom itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The lack of communication I give them 2 out of 5, other than that the place was nice and clean. I have sent them an email requesting may I have for the lower bunk bed, but I Heardnothing back so I called them. They said they were gonna return my call but never did. communication bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal war super nett und war stehts bemüht mich bei Planungen und Aktivitäten zu unterstützen. Leoder war das Hostel aktuell im Umbau von daher war nicht alles wie sonst verwendbar aber das war nicht weiter störend. Die Lage war besonders bemerkenswerd, denn wirklich ganz Edinburg war zu Fuß erreichbar. Alles in allem kann ich die Unterkunft nur weiter empfehen. Es war sauber, zentral, ruhig, super nett und einfach sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Mégan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't like showed on the pictures, no lockers inside, not the cleanest too. But luckily the staff was very nice and accommodating. It also was really hot because the heating was broken so overall not the best.
Stayed 3 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

6/10 Okay

Sammy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pas mal

Personnel au top et vraiment sympa Dommage qu'il y ai que 2 toilettes et 3 douches à l'étape pour 18 personnes Pour le casier penser à avour une pièce et vraiment petit. Hauteur entre les lit vraiment basse. Pas très propre Convenable pour le prix
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Margaret

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