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37 -39 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JR, Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 58 reviews
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“Cheap & cheerful”

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4 of 5 stars
jimgem 2 contributions
England
Jan 31, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2005
  • Member since January 31, 2006
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“A decent place to stay”

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3 of 5 stars
BerlinGal 19 contributions
Berlin, Germany
Sep 30, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2005
  • Member since September 13, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Families with teenagers
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“Laid-Back and Cheap - Perfect For Students!”

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4 of 5 stars
hp_slash 12 contributions
Brooklyn, NY
Jun 12, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2004
  • Member since June 27, 2005
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, Tourists
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“Safe and friendly and...funny!”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Stuttgart, Germany
Jul 27, 2004
7/8 found this review helpful

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“Très bonne auberge”

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4 of 5 stars
DeluxeZone 4 contributions
montpellier
Jan 3, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
  • Date of stay October 2008
  • Visit was for Passe-temps/centre d'intérêt/culture
  • Traveled with Voyageur solitaire
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since May 18, 2008
  • 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, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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