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The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has to offer. We offer simple, quality accommodations for guests that want to make the most of their time exploring Scotland’s capital. After a full room refurbishment in 2018, The West End Hotel Edinburgh offers modern and bright DORMITORY rooms which are comfortable and welcoming. Choose to stay in either one of our small 6 bed dormitory rooms with En-suite or one of our larger dormitories with shared bathrooms, you won’t be disappointed! Rooms at West End Hostel are accessible by stairs as there is no elevator at this hotel. The property also features original high ceilings and bay windows. Buses run every 10 minutes from the hotel to the city center. Edinburgh Haymarket Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk. Public parking is available at the nearby NCP Car Park, which is 20 minutes' walk from the hotel. Groups of 8 or more people must pay a damage deposit of £20 per person upon arrival cash only - this will be refunded on check out once no damage or disturbance has been caused as per hostel rules.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.3!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.6
Low score for Edinburgh
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Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?

    The West End Hostel is located in a quiet residential area in Edinburgh's West End.
    Answered on 26 August 2019
  • How far is the bus station to the airport, walking distance?

    Do you mean the main bus station or a bus stop near our hostel? The main bus station is on St Andrews Square at the East End of Princes Street but we..
    Answered on 5 December 2019
  • can i check in after 23:00?

    Hi There, Yeah you can
    Answered on 17 August 2022
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    All linen is included. Towels are available to hire for £1
    Answered on 10 September 2019
  • Can you get a private room for one

    Hi There, All our rooms have bunks beds in them, If you want you will need to book a 6 bed room for sole use
    Answered on 17 August 2022
  • Hi can we check in earlier than your check in time? Or if there’s any space where we can keep our luggage?

    Hi there, check in is from 3pm and you can leave you luggage in our office
    Answered on 8 August 2022
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Area info

Amenities of West End Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Bar crawls
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £20 is required on arrival. That's about $25. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloATM cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Children are welcome when adults are booking a private room only. Children under 18 are not permitted in the dormitory rooms. Children trying to stay in the dormitory rooms will be refused entry.

All guests checking into the hostel must have photographic ID with them in the form of passport or driving license. Unfortunately check-in will not be permitted unless photo ID is provided.

There is no elevator access in the hostel and all rooms are accessible by stairs only, over 3 floors.

Small lockers for valuables are available with access from 08:00 until 23:00.

Males who book the female-only dormitory room will not be permitted to stay and a refund will not be issued.

Any guests arriving after 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and after 00:00 Friday and Saturday will be required to pay a GBP 5 late arrival fee to the member of night staff. Please note this is a one-off fee of GBP 5 and not GBP 5 per person." to "Check-in's after 11pm will incur an additional charge of £5 per booking which should be paid directly to the night manager on arrival.

Please note, any stays of more than 2 weeks, or extensions to current reservations, must first be approved by the hostel manager.

When booking for 8 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that you should allow time for your room to be checked on departure as this can take up to 15 minutes, if you fail to leave time for your room/s to be inspected the security deposits will not be returned.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about West End Hotel

  • West End Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bar crawls
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • West End Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at West End Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at West End Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.