The Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland

It was alright there, when the hostel was not very busy. Even 12 bed dorm facing to back yard was quiet when not fully occupied.

stefan.hurcik stayed here in May '11

Facilities

• Breakfast Included
• Common Room
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Internet Access
• Key Card Access
• Laundry
• Linen Included
• Luggage Storage
• Security Lockers
• Towels
• Travel Desk/Travel Info

Communications

• Card Phones

General

• 24 Hour Security
• Jobs Board
• Tours Desk

Sport & Leisure

• Games Room
• Outdoor Terraced Area
• Pool Table

About The Hostel

At The Hostel we provide comfortable accommodation at great rates! We understand that whether travelling as a tourist, backpacker or getting away with friends, comfort and budget are high on the list of priorities…we provide that and more, in the most stylish and funky hostel in Edinburgh!

Located directly opposite Haymarket Train Station in the West End, The Hostel is only a 5-10 minute walk to the hustle & bustle of Princes Street. We are also opposite the city’s busiest bus interchange so you will have no problems transporting yourself out of the neighbourhood.

Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a must see and are easily accessible on foot or by public transport. Right on our doorstep we have the wonderful St Mary's Cathedral, a popular tourist landmark. An easy 15 minute stroll is the infamous Grassmarket area & there are a range of bars and restaurants within 100 metres of The Hostel. We can highly recommend our sister unit The West End Hotel for food & drink, where guests of The Hostel will receive up to 20% off their bill.

Please read all the details below before you book for an understanding of why we think 'The Hostel' is the place for you to stay in Edinburgh for the single traveller or groups of up to 95!

Facilities we offer include:

*No curfew!

*Free internet access - (08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m.)

*Free hot showers (24 hours)

*24 Hrs Free WI-FI

*Free tea and coffee facilities

*Pool table - (all available from 08:00 a.m. - 23:00 p.m. only)

*Lounge with Digital TV and DVD's with surround sound speakers

*24 hour access key card security entry

*Free Luggage Storage

*Laundry (wash and dry for £2)

*Continental Breakfast @ £2

*Loch Ness and Highlands tour booking facility from reception.

* Friendly & Informative Staff

*For our stag and hen nights we can book Club Class Party-bus Pub Tours, Paint-balling all starting from £25 per person and many other entertainments.

Please note the female dorm is only available for booking by females. If a male books this room your booking will be cancelled and the deposit will not be refunded. All other dorms are mixed sex.

*Triple rooms consist of lower double bed and upper single bed.

*Family room consists of 3 single bunks and 1 lower double bunk.

Important Information

Conditions

*Check-in from 13:00 - 23:00p.m. Check-out 10:00am*

*All guests must present photo Identification on arrival*

*All reservations are payable in full on arrival, no refunds given.

*All cancellations of bookings MUST be made 48 hours in advance. I.E, At the latest 10.am 2 days before date of arrival. E.G. Cancellations for Friday arrival must reach us by 10.am Wednesday. For Groups and New Year reservations see relevant clause below. No amendments are allowed on or after arrival all balances paid on or before arrival and are NON-REFUNDABLE.

*Please no under 16's unless in private rooms or a group booking.

*Late check-in available for £5. You must call us at least 48 hours in advance to advise of a late arrival.

*We ALL LOVE SLEEP, so we operate a Quiet time Policy from 2300 – 0800! Staff wake-ups are charged at £10 each time for non emergencies.

*Any reservation of 8 or more persons is considered a 'Group Booking'

Terms and Conditions and Cancellation procedures. This list is neither limited nor final on date of release. Any further details or changes will be forwarded to the customer as soon as applicable.

1.a. All deposits and pre-paid stays are non-refundable in any circumstance. This also accounts for people who wish to shorten their reserved stays after payment on arrival.
1.b. All cancellations must be made by telephone or email by a minimum time of 10a.m. 2 days before arrival or the full cost of 1 nights stay shall be deducted from the bookers credit card details. Group and New Years reservations see above.
1.c. Group bookings of more than 8 people cannot be canceled within 7 days of arrival date and the FULL cost of the entire stay will be charged.
1.d. Hogmanay (New years reservations that cover the 31st of December) ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY THE 1st DECEMBER. CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE BEFORE the 1st DECEMBER OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE ENTIRE STAY. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE IN ANY CASE. Any reservations made after the 1st December must be paid in full and are non-refundable.
2.a. Any Group reservations of 8 or more people MUST provide a minimum £20 per person cash security deposit on arrival as security on any losses incurred through damage, nuisance to other guests and loss of revenues. i.e. Damage to bedstead = £110, sickness/soiling = £25+ etc. Any arrivals after 11pm incur a £5+ fee and must be arranged in advance. The breakfast provided is free of charge and may be withdrawn at any time. Due respect to other guests should be shown whilst staying in our hostel. We have a traffic light system for all deposits. One warning from staff - Green, 2nd Warning - Amber = Complete loss of all Security deposit, 3rd Warning = Immediate removal from the premises. Bringing guests back to the Hostel is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from the hostel of the entire group with no refund.
2.b. Any costs not covered by the security deposit may be taken from the Original Credit Card used to make the reservation or otherwise invoiced by arrangement. Ultimately the person who made the reservation is responsible for any and all costs required to be paid to West End Hostel or its Named representative.
2.c. A log will be kept of any incidents and where possible cctv footage will be used as evidence in any case. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who we feel is unfit through alcohol or drug use or may present a threat to any guest or staff.

Guests will be asked to settle 50% of their account, which is non refundable, one month prior to arrival when booked into the hotel on the following dates:
29 December 2011 – 2 January 2012 Inclusive (50% non refundable deposit policy does apply on these dates) & Rugby International Dates 2012

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