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West End Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland

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About West End Hostel

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Location AND Value - The easiest Hostel to find when traveling in from Edinburgh Airport or Glasgow.

Check-in from 13:00 -2300p.m. Check-out 10:00 a.m. All reservations are payable in full on arrival, no refunds given.All cancellations of bookings MUST be made 48 hours in advance!

.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 24 hours in advance.

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

WE ALL LOVE SLEEP! - So we operate a quiet time policy after 2300hrs!.

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 security entry

*Laundry (wash and dry for £2)

*Breakfast @ £1

*Loch Ness and Highlands tour booking facility from reception.

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

Only a 15 minute walk from here is Edinburgh Castle and the famous royal mile that is a must see. Right on our doorstep we have the wonderful St Mary's Cathedral, a popular landmark, and 5 minutes from our door is Princes Street. An easy 10 minute stroll is the infamous Grassmarket Pub area. There are a range of bars and restaurants within 100 metres and a little further are the football and rugby stadiums - Tynecastle and Murrayfield. We are also opposite the cities busiest bus interchange so you'll have no problems transporting yourself out of the neighborhood.

We are happy to help!!

Please note:

The female dorm is only available for booking by females. If a male books this room your booking will be canceled 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.

All Groups over 8 Persons may be asked for a £20 per person cash deposit on arrival. This will be refunded in whole or part after rooms are checked. Please see terms and conditions.

Facilities

  • Luggage Storage
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Linen Included
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Key Card Access
  • WiFi in room
  • Breakfast

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 65% for this property is based on ratings provided by 174 guests.

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Conditions

West End Hostel, 3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
Telephone; 0131 313 1031 between 1000 - 1800 GMT

We have a Quiet time Policy from 2300 - 0800 so guests can sleep!. Staff wake-ups are charged at £10 each time for non emergencies.

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

**Please note this hostel has a minimum Cancellation Policy of at the latest 10.a.m. 2 days before date of arrival** i.e. Cancellation for Friday arrival must reach us by 10.a.m. Wednesday. For Groups and new years reservations see relevant clause below. No amendments are allowed on or after arrival all balances paid on or before arrival and are NON-REFUNDABLE.

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.

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.

Location

Address
3 Clifton Terrace EH12 5DR
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Directions

Arriving by train:
The hostel is located directly across from Haymarket train station.

Arriving by bus:
From the airport ask to get off at the Haymarket stop. We are 30 metres from there. From St Andrews Street Bus station it is a 25 minute walk or take a Number 3.30.33,12,25,26 from princes street to Haymarket.

Arriving by Air:
Take the shuttle bus from Edinburgh airport and get off at the Haymarket stop.There is an airport bus link back to the airport directly across from the hostel.

Arriving by Car:
Approach from the A70 motorway, the hostel is located at the very end of the A8 which is Clifton Terrace. Car Parking is available at Morrison Street Car Park.

Arriving on foot:
From Princes street,head west to the department store Frasers, continue for five minutes and you will see the Haymarket clock. The hostel is located on the right hand side terrace. 20 minutes.

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