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6 - 8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh EH4 3DA, Scotland
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“cheap & nasty”

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1 of 5 stars
kateNsw 1 contribution
nsw
Sep 27, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a three night stay here and believe me this place is not for the faint hearted looks good on the outside cheap and nasty on the inside. ladies showers disgusting smelt terrible dorms were dirty and you can hear everything going on throughout the night. couldnt have a conversation in the dorms were told to shut up . staff are friendly while you book in after that you're on your own no help what so ever ,would recommend saving your money and staying somewhere else.long term stayers seem to rule the roost here I could honestly say this place ruined scotland for us

  • Liked — the outside
  • Disliked — uncleaniness unfriendly
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 27, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Cheap and Wobbly”

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2 of 5 stars
bramleyapple 23 contributions
Manchester, UK
Aug 24, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed in a private twin room, which had bunk beds. The beds were very unstable so when I got up on the top bunk I swayed from side to side and my friend thought the bed was going to collapse onto her.
The room was very small indeed, but for £25 a night at the height of the fringe festival it was simply somewhere to sleep. The bathroom was shared and there was a decent shower, but we never used it because the towels we were given smelled terrible, very musty and stale.
Very noisy - whenever anyone so much as walked down the corridor outside our room, our door rattled.
Did not use the kettle and cups in the room as they were dirty and we never had time to use the kitchen so cannon comment.
We were able to come and go without any problems.
Not very close to the centre - a good walk from ameneties. Wouldn't stay there again.

  • Liked — Cheapest available during the fringe festival
  • Disliked — Musty towels, noisy rooms and wobly bunk beds
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since July 28, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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“Lovely building..”

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4 of 5 stars
Gemsm 2 contributions
Saintfield, United Kingdom
Aug 5, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Booked through hostelworld.. gorgeous building, friendly staff, only thing was i'm glad i wasn't on my own as it didn't feel that safe walking back at night. Also quite noisy as rooms are only partition walls, but you always get noisy hostels! You can buy breakfast there, or bring your own. Great as the staff both strip and make the bed for all the new guests saying.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 18, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“Good Quality Hostel”

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3 of 5 stars
crys1081 9 contributions
London, England
Jul 5, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Booked on hostelworld.com, Good Hostel but very basic accomodation. Price was decent and you can come and go as you please. We stayed for 1 night only, rooms are separated by dividers only as it is a converted church, so you can hear everyone talking or snoring or changing. We had a good time. Bathrooms were clean and the people at the front desk were very helpful with maps and tips and travel information. Also, we booked a 6 bed mixed dorm but did not know that we would all be separated into pairs, all pairs slept in different rooms with other travelers. Was not too bad though.

  • Liked — Price
  • Disliked — not booked in room with friends.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since August 17, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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“Good value”

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4 of 5 stars
travelindancer 1 contribution
Dublin, Ireland
Sep 4, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

This was a lovely hostel. The private rooms were great value- lovely furnishings, lots of space, comfy bed. The shower rooms were great too- big and great shower! Id imagine the dorms arent quite as nice with all the dividors and stuff. The place is quite near the centre of town and we found it a great comfy base during the festival.

  • Liked — comfy!
  • Disliked — desk staff
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2007
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since September 04, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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6 - 8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh EH4 3DA, Scotland