This is a fairly standard Travelodge, in a really great location. You are seconds away from the Royal Mile with easy access to all the tourist attractions you could desire. I don't think you could get a better location for a cheaper price.

The hotel itself compares with other UK Travelodges; my room was basic but comfortable, and could have done with a small bit of maintenance (a few scuffs on the wall, that sort of thing - nothing major) but was clean. Oddly, there were no net/sheer curtains on the window for privacy - I'm not sure if this is normal or just a "feature" of my room. I found the lift "quirky" to put it mildly but did always eventually get where I was going! My room key didn't work when I checked in, and stopped working after my first night's stay, so I had to make a few treks, bags in tow, to reception. Finally, to echo other reviewers, the shower curtains seem designed to create a paddling pool on the bathroom floor.

The WiFi service was good. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

I do recommend asking for a quiet room at the back. Even so, you may still hear some noise at night - you are in the middle of the city!

I can't comment on the food - £7.50 seemed a little high for breakfast, especially when you consider the large number of cafes in the very immediate vicinity (at least 4) who will do a full cooked breakfast for around a fiver.

I had read the mixed reviews of this Hotel and as a result I asked if I could book rooms at the back of the Hotel to reduce the noise. The receptionist was happy to arrange this. The staff were polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We didn't have the breakfast which was £7.50 for all you can eat so I can't comment on the food. The location is excellent, just around the corner from the Royal Mile and the castle at the top. Breakfast is available at different places in the area at a lower cost. The rooms were clean and tidy and the beds really comfortable. It is no frills so there are no toiletries,phone or hairdryer though you can get a hairdryer and Iron from reception. A great stay at a very good cost and I would definately stay there again

We chose this hotel as we have stayed in a variety of Travelodges before and it was good value. It was easy to find and check in staff we pleasant. The initial room we were given was the end room of the corridor on the 3rd floor (320) and had only 2 small windows so was quite dark. Also, it only had a shower and no bath. I popped back to reception to see if I could get a room with a bath and shower (its good to have a choice after all!) and was told only family rooms have a shower over a bath so please be mindful of this if you like a bath and book a family room. However, they did have a spare disabled room on the lower ground floor at the back of the building so we took that with no problems at all. This room was much bigger and brighter too. Although we did now have a shower and bath, the shower was a 'attachment style' and the hose got in the way and the head kept wanting to spray towards the wall which made for a fustrating shower!! Anyway, the room was clean and comfortable, typical travelodge. Our stay was good, the bar was fine and on the last morning we had the 'All you can eat' breakfast for £7.50 which was ok - range of hot food, cereals, fruit, bread etc, fine quality but not exceptional. The staff were helpful throughout the stay and we will probably stay here again on further trips.

My boyfriend and I arrived at this hostel only to find that we had been separated into female and male dormitories. We had clearly booked a single room and it was their error, which they admitted. They were INCREDIBLY unhelpful and kept rolling their eyes at me. I had to be very persistent to get the room I had already paid for. There are 7 or 8 of them at the desk at any given time, and they aren't even doing anything. Just laughing at you. I do NOT recommend this hostel.