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Reviews of Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AD, United Kingdom

#148 of 162 hotels in Edinburgh

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Review Score

Based on 256 hostel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    7.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit of a walk from Edinburgh but easy enough to catch a bus into town

    Clean, good showers and comfy beds. Dougie was super helpful and made us feel welcome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    7.0
    I have an excellent stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personal things of visitors should not be discard. The owner should be aware b4 it's been discard.

    Very Great and Comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes it was a bit noisy early in the morning

    The snacks, tea and coffee were provided. The kitchen was suitable for cooking.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    7.0
    The room with 8 beds was occupied with four, so it was nice, I wouldn´t mind to visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not having dishwasher liquid available was a bit disappointed.

    The friendly staff and it was quite at night, when the pub closed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay at if you need a cheap option.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from the street was a bit frustrating.

    The owner was great and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing relevant.

    The friendlyness.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    O2 academy trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price I can't really say there was anything I didn't like

    Cheap for 2 nights Excellent if on your own and not wanting to stay in a expensive hotel Bus stop to city centre right outside

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient quiet comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn't like

    Food was not supplied made own arrangements shops were close by

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    6.0
    Staff were so helpful and caring thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels provided, bathroom damp not good for anyone

    Bed was comfortable, warm , kitchen closed no access when we arrived late arrival and bathroom no towels , damp , dirty .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2023

    7.0
    Efficient budget hostel near airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was thin and the dorm rooms were small. Located above a pub and could hear noise through the floor on a Friday night.

    It’s on the tram line near the airport. Good for the last night of a trip.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    8.0
    Decent, clean hostel 15mins from city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Towel not provided.

    Booked here last minute. Clean and comfortable bed, close to the bus station that can take you to the city centre around 15 minutes. Note that it's above a pub.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    8.0
    Great - will return for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very close to trams/buses, and just a wee walk to Murrayfield. The host was super approachable and friendly! All in all a great stay

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    8.0
    great location! very convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we went to a concert at Murrayfield and it was so convenient! only a 20 minute or so walk and you didn’t have to worry about trying to get the bus after the event! workers were very nice!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit mouldy.

    Free parking available close to the hostel. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hostel is located next to frequent bus lines, so getting to the centre is relatively easy.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom was a bit dirty

    price was good

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2023

    7.0
    A good place if you just need a sleep for few days
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In one of the bathrooms was a spot of blood in the sink(probably dental) of someone not rinsing it away. No hooks and mirror only in the 2. Bathroom. It would have been ideal if there would be curtains around beds for privacy due to it being a mixed dormitory..

    The lady host very friendly and helpful. The access to room easy. Beds clean and comfortable and locker and towel free of charge. Shops just around a 5min walk and free parking in a street a 2 minute walk away..Kitchen big &fully equipped. Plenty of seating plugsto charge phone. I as well could use the iron after requesting from the lady host.. Definitely would stay again. Due travelling for work the place was convenient for me.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very good but far from the center
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is very distant from the central area, but there's a coach station right in front of the hostel. There's no women's separate room.

    The host was very kind and friendly. The installments are very organized, cleaned and comfortable. There's a good kitchen with all the necessary items, microwave, oven, fridge and a tv.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was a bit far, but there's a bus directly to Princes St. The hostel is above a pub so can be a bit loud. To get to the entrance it's behind the pub and up the stairs - it was a bit unnerving arriving at night, I was glad I wasn't alone.

    Clean, comfortable and nice staff - perfect for a short stay (we were there just one night).

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    above a noisy pub

    good access to bus routes into town

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2022

    6.0
    It was fine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was np much space for luggage.

    The kitchen was ok

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Seemed a little bit overpriced, maybe because the Fringe Festival was happening

    Clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I needed 20£ cash for deposit of a key, so I had to withdraw it.

    Clean. Staff was kind.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No signal of the reception. No mirror anywhere

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2022

    6.0
    blankets snd pillowd can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noisy

    located above a noisy pub

    Stayed in July 2022

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