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Princes Street East Youth Hostel


5 W. Register St., Edinburgh EH2 2AA, Scotland
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2 of 5 stars
rachael_reid   6 contributions
scotland
Apr 20, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The close up to the hostel has a pub at the bottom, and a mans social club on the second floor. to get to the hostel you have to go past these and we found some very drunk men lingering about the close smoking, which was not too pleasant. Rooms were dingey and not particularly clean. Shower room on our... more

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nutty_girl_2001   27 contributions
Warwick, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

I feel an actual sense of revulsion as I write this review. I am currently writing a letter to the Scottish Tourism Board and the Enviromental Health at the council. Where on earth to start? OK, let's start at the 'front door'. The hostel is located in the arse-end of the town, where the drunks and druggies hang around, and... more

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ele_denver   8 contributions
Colorado
Oct 10, 2006 | Trip type: Solo travel

Unfriendly staff and unkept property. No locks on dorm rooms. Be ready to climb lots of stairs when you arrive. more

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Newcastle
Jan 4, 2004
2/3 found this review helpful

it sure was a pleasent surprise... as i has a bit hesitant to entrethe building..but once up in the waiting area.. i was sure it was going to be a great nextfew day. the staff were really very friendly..and made some really wonderful people..! i had planned to stay on for a day ..but landed up staying for 4 days..wouldnt... more

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stefaniewien   15 contributions
wien
Jul 29, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

super lage und nette leute gtroffen, sehr hilfsbereites personal more

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5 W. Register St., Edinburgh EH2 2AA, Scotland
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