The West End Hostel in Edinburgh. Low priced accommodation in Edinburgh City Centre. West-End Tourist Hostel is the perfect base for all backpackers and short stay travelers wishing to explore Scotland's capital and the surrounding area. With a knowledgeable new manager and a customer driven staff together with competitive rates and the most convenient location in Edinburgh, your stay will be comfortable and hassle free! Through our continued commitment to improving our facilities, staff training and reducing waste we hope to leave a lasting impression on all our guests. This very popular, well established hostel has catered for groups and solo travelers, parties, educational trips and even families over the past 4 years. Every week we are upgrading our facilities and decor to bring West End Hostel to the top end of the hostelling world. Please take your time to have a look around our new website. Seasonal special offers. Please check back regularly for special offers. Free fresh linen and duvets. Free hot showers (24 hours). Continental breakfast. Fully equipped kitchen. Free tea and coffee facilities. TV lounge with satellite TV. Rooms cleaned on daily basis. No curfew – 24 hour access. Laundry (wash dry for £2). Tour booking facility. West End Hostel, Edinburgh. Visitors to the Hostel. The West End Hotel in Edinburgh. We have further accommodation, including dormitory style rooms, at our sister hotel just around the corner. Visit the West End Hotel website. T: (+44) 0131 313 1031. F: (+44) 0131 313 1131. © West End Hostel 2008 | Web Design by

Hostel Accommodation. Clean and friendly budget accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Twin/Triple rooms consist of lower double bed and upper single bed. Family room consists of 3 single bunks and 1 lower double bunk. Please note: The female dorm is only available for booking by females. Males who book this room will have their booking cancelled and the deposit will not be refunded! £8 - off peak £15 - peak season/ events rate. Twin/Triple Room from. £30 off peak £66 peak season/ events rate. £60 off peak £75 peak season/event rates. The West End Hostel is ideal for all types of group bookings! With our self catering facilities, top of the line security system, brilliant city centre location and variety of rooms/dorms we are the perfect choice for school, college or university groups travelling to Edinburgh. If you are planning a trip away with a group of friends and want a hassle free holiday let us help you organise your time in Edinburgh with our fantastic contacts for tours and restaurants. Hen and Stag Weekends. If you are planning a Hen or Stag weekend look no further, youve found the perfect hostel to base your time in Edinburgh. If you are arriving at Edinburgh Airport we will arrange to have a bus driver meet you at the baggage claim area, assist you with purchasing your tickets (only £3 per person), help you to the bus, and then call the bus stop you are to get off at for the hotel. We can make a booking for your group at a fabulous restaurant and bar called Mercat in the city centre and not far from the hostel. If you are wanting to participate in some fun activities leave it to us, we have a great list of contacts to help make your weekend one you will never forget: Clay Pigeon Shooting. Pole Dancing Lessons. And much more To book any of these activities simply enquire when you ring through and book your accomodation and we will take care of the rest. Please note: all group bookings are required to pay a £20 security deposit per person which is refunded on departure given there is no damage. Fancy upgrading to hotel accommodation? Why not book at one of our sister hotels: Edinburgh Minto Hotel

Things to see and do in Edinburgh. We at the West End Hostel want your stay with us to be unforgettable, so we have put together a list of attractions you should see while youre in our breath taking city. The main attraction in Scotlands capital city. It sits high on the remains of an extinct volcano over looking the city centre. The exterior is ever so impressive, however the stories held within its walls will leave you intrigued and bemused. The Palace of Holyrood House. The Queens official Scottish residence, situated at the end of Edinburghs Royal Mile. The Palace might be better known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scotts. If you fancy a walk, the Palace sits at the foot of Arthurs Seat and is surrounded by the hilly green of Holyrood Park. Royal Yacht Britannia. Get a taste of what royal life at sea was like when you board this majestic vessel. This ship has played host to many famous people yet is know mostly as another of Her Majesty the Queens royal residencies. The Museum of Scotland covers the entire story of Scotland its land, its people and culture. Some exhibits are millions of years old, others less than a decade. We want to make your stay with us as hassle free as possible so let us do the work for you! Here is a list of tours we recommend you try and fit in while youre with us: Mercat Tours of Edinburgh The best Ghost and History tours in Scotland. Lothian Bus Tours The best way to see the city Heart of Scotland Tours One day highland minicoach tours to Loch Ness, Rosslyn Chapel, St Andrews and much more! Book ahead! Shopping in Edinburgh. Fancy a spot of shopping?? Well look no further! Edinburgh boasts a wide variety of shops to meet everyones expectations: Princes Street is where you will find your High Street Fashion like Top Shop etc. George Street has a great selection of designer names and is only a stones throw away from Harvey Nichols department store. Tourists seeking Scottish gifts should head straight for the Royal Mile. For other unique specialty shops head for Cockburn Street and the Grassmarket. All these areas are within walking distance of the hotel and our staff will be happy to point you in the right direction (we are all self confessed shopaholics).

The city centre of Scotland's Capital City - Edinburgh. Road The roads to Edinburgh from all directions are naturally modern fast roads or motorways. There are a number of ways from which the hostel can be approached and to make the best decision the use of a route finding service such as that on the would be useful. Car parking is available in the streets surrounding the hostel or there is parking available close by at the Haymarket Station Car Park. Train Trains to Edinburgh arrive at the cities famous Waverly station which is around a 15 minutes walk from the hostel. If you are approaching from Glasgow then you can depart the service to Edinburgh at Haymarket station and the hostel is located directly opposite. Visit the which contains all the necessary information on timetables etc. Ferry If you are arriving in Scotland via the Roysth ferry then information on timetables etc can be found. Air The most convenient airport is from where you can hire a car. Other international flights to Scotland may land at which is approximately 50 miles away from where you can also hire a car. A frequent bus service also operates from both airports. Should you require a taxi for transportation from Glasgow to Edinburgh, try. Glasgow Airport Taxis. Edinburgh - Scotland's Capital

We have provided some links which may be useful to your stay. An invaluable source of information about Scotland, and comprehensive directory of Scottish websites. Undiscovered Scotland. The ultimate online guide to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Full of fascinating and useful information. In-depth information on this site to help plan your next walking break to Scotland. Web design company based in the Highlands. Get driving directions and a detailed map of your journey. Online interactive map. Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis. For taxi services at Glasgow Airport: Glasgow Airport Millennium Taxis serve travellers within Glasgow to all Scottish destinations including Edinburgh. Comprehensive database of over 150 backpacking hostels in a variety of European countries with up-to-date information and direct links for all listed hostels. e-reservations directory. Accommodation guide to hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast and hostel lodgings across Scotland. Located in the south of Edinburgh. Click here to visit the hotel website.

No curfew - 24 hour access. The West End Hostel prides itself on being a safe and hassle free environment, thus we have just installed a state of the art CCTV system. Another new edition to our facilities is our large decked patio area at the rear of the Hostel, ideal for a mornings reading or a sheltered spot for sunbathing! There is a compact kitchenette, although with such a choice of restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets in the immediate locality, there is little need for self catering! Please note: Check-in from 13:00 p.m - 2300. Check-out 10:30 a.m. Late check-ins incure £5 fee on arrival. Our Excellent staff are happy to help!! Wash and dry for £2.00

See what our previous visitors have had to say... Lounge area with TV, friendly and helpful staff, free WIFI!. Hostel Bookers Customer. Internet access, friendly staff and quite good location