Set within 2.1 km of Edinburgh Castle and 2.1 km of National Museum of Scotland, New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel provides rooms in Edinburgh. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hostel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel include The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Playhouse and Edinburgh Waverley station. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    no breakfast. but there was tea, coffee & milk supplied in kitchen to use.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent place to stay for quick trip exploring Edinburgh. Nice room with shower without windows but it wasn't really problem.
  • Grigorii
    Israel Israel
    Everything was as it was described: small room, no windows, shared bathroom. Everything was clean. I made a coffee in the morning in the shared kitchen and left. Perfect for one night stay if only one thing that you are looking for is bed :)
  • Jo-anne
    Australia Australia
    Great location, away from major tourist area, lots to see around new town, bus stop up to major attractions just across road made everything very accessible.
  • Dunwell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was exactly how it was described. No issues throughout the stay.
  • Phillip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ease of location. 20 minute walk to town or bus stop right outside. Jack is a great host. Friendly and helpful for any support needed. The property is clean, and the kitchen is well stocked for eating in. New Town only has 6 rooms so it has a...
  • Nicola
    Australia Australia
    Clean, perfectly located (short walk into old town), lovely, lovely management who were so kind in sorting us out with an extra room in a busy period during the fringe (thanks Jack) !
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find and close to town also there was storage for bikes.
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very clean bed was comfy room was nice owner was good at replying all good
  • Jenna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bed was really comfortable and the pillows were lovely. The room was clean and the host was very friendly about checking in.

Property surroundings

Facilities of New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £4.40 per hour.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that, the property does not have disabled access. There are 5 steps down to enter and a set of stairs within the property.

Please note that, the rooms do not have any windows.

Kindly note that the rooms do not have a private toilet, just a private shower.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel

  • Check-in at New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.