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Smart City Hostels Edinburgh

5.0 of 5
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
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3.5 of 5 stars 229 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Royal mile(12)
  • Bunk bed(6)
  • Very clean(5)
  • Great location(4)
  • Private room(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Guest kitchen(3)
  • Bar area(3)
  • First floor(3)
  • Train station(3)
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AdelaideGringo
Adelaide
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Stayed before and after a tour and you can't beat the location, especially for Haggis Tours. The place is very tidy, rooms comfortable and clean. About the only thing I could fault is water from the shower getting all over the floor in the ensuite but that's better than no shower pressure! The bar area is quite spacious and free... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi, Thanks for your review. We are glad you had a great time with us. The point you have made about has been noted - we are looking into dorm refurbishment in the near future. We look forward to seeing you again soon, should you visit Edinburgh again. Thanks, Jayne @SCH More

TifelMalti
Durham
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

One of the better hostels I've been to. It's clean, has no unpleasant smells and for £14 pp a night represented great value – you go to a hostel for a place to stay, after all. Service was friendly whenever we needed it, and the luggage room was made available for us. I wasn't too impressed by the breakfast (some... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi, Thanks for your review. We are glad you had a good stay with us and are sorry your breakfast didn't live up to expectations. Perhaps we can rectify this on your next visit, if you visit again? Do let me know if you plan to return - jayne@smartcityhostels.com. Thanks, Jayne @SCH More

Adair L
Kew, Victoria, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Easy to find (great location), great newish looking rooms with large lockers(I stayed in 6-bed dorm with ensuite). Competitively priced. Reception staff very helpful and buffet breakfast was great. Reasonably priced laundary facilities as well were a bonus. Wi-fi free in bar which is good but a bit overpriced for in room, but overall a great place to stay!!! More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi, Thanks for your review. It's always good to get feedback. We are glad you had a good time here and hope to see you again soon. Thanks, Jayne @ SCH More

Sandra R
Glasgow
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

Decided to use a hostel in Edinburgh and this one looked and sounded good, and so it was. The Bar was great with drinks at a fab price compaired to a lot of other bars we tried while in the city. Room was a good size and clean and the location was just perfect for seeing the sights of Edinburgh.... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to review us. We are really glad you had a lovely time wiht us and look forward to seeing you again soon if you are back in Eidnburgh. Thanks, Jayne @ SCH More

chris b
New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Having only read these reviews below after my stay i can only imagine that the few people below were expecting to stay in a 5 star HOTEL! Not a 5 star HOSTEL! I can't fault anything with Smart City. There were zero problems checking in, sure i had to wait about 5 mins while the people in front of me... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi there, We are so pleased you had a great time! It's amazing that you have taken the time to review us positively - we really appreciate it. I'll be sure to let Steve, Brodie and Lizzie know you guys had a good time with them. We hope to see you back soon. Thanks, Jayne @ SCH More

FatherTed1_7
Ballycastle,Northern Ireland
Contributor
15 reviews
23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Ever had problems finding somewhere in Edinburgh where you can have a drink and bring your kids in without having to buy a meal? We have but not here! Ground floor easy access bar which is surprisingly well behaved as it's attached to a hostel. Staff were friendly and helpful and pints of Stella only £2.80 and it wasn't even... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
February 9, 2012

Hi, Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed coming into Bar 50 and look forward to seeing you with your kids, back here soon. Thanks, Jayne @SCH More

Loralai
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

I stayed here over Hogmanay 2012 with a tour group then by myself for a further night. The location was wonderful, but the staff were less than accommodating, the toilets were atrocious and we waited 1 1/4 hours for our meals in the bar. Only stay here if you need a central location, don't need any help finding your way... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Hi there, Thanks for your review. New Year, as you will understand is a busy time for us. We are sorry you didn't experience the high level of service that our guests are used to. I am sure that if you highlighted the issues you mentioned to a member of management at the time, they would have tried their best... More

justhavinalook
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011
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I've stayed here twice during my annual trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The hostel is in a perfection location for rambling in the beautiful Old Town of Edinburgh and is a good, cheap option during the busy festival time. However, absolutely everything seemed to be a problem for the staff - checking in, getting served in the bar, buying... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Hi there, Thanks for your review. We are sorry your stay did not live up to your expectations. Normally, our guests really enjoy the atmosphere in our hostel and compliment our team. I am sure that if you had spoken to a member of management regarding any issues at the time, they would have tried their best to resolve it.... More

xx1soph1xx
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

We were going on a girlie weekend away. It was the day before and we still had not decided where to go. Due to work commitments it meant that one of us out of the 3 members of the party had to make the decision on where to go and stay. This in mind one of the first questions my... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
December 12, 2011

Hi there, Thanks for your review. I can only presume that Late Rooms have not contacted you yet, hence this review. You booked through Late Rooms, who mis informed you about our cancellation fee. Late Room record all of their calls, and have taken full responsibility for the incorrect informaiton given to you. We sell rooms through many third party... More

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16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

Made a group booking for three nights with 20 Japanese university students, many travellling overseas for the first time. Reviews by people on Stag and Hen nights made me a bit wary, but it all turned out very well. Group booking staff were friendly and efficient. The students said the rooms were clean and comfortable, the breakfast fine. There were... More

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EdinburghSmart_city, Director of Sales at Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, responded to this review
December 12, 2011

Hi there, Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the experience. We have free wifi in the bar. If there was a problem with the wifi, then I'm sure one of our team would have been more than happy to help you, should you have rasied the issue with them. We look forward to seeing you in the... More

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