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Looks great, what a lovely building to stay in - a converted church.
Hoppo are another well established company running a number of hostels, so they know what they are doing.
I haven't stayed a night here so cannot comment on the beds. Its very much got the backpacker feel - a strong mix of hormones, youthful liberation and excitement. A gathering of young minds in adult bodies! I'm just a bit old in the head now.
Recently added security to the front door, so its harder to get in unless a guest lets you in. Has anyone ever questioned someone trying to get in a hostel? Its all very hoppo happy. At least the security is there, should it be needed.
Its a good part of town to be, near Haymarket, so close to good social life but off the main drag.
A typical backpacker hostel - great if you fit in or want to fit in. Leave a Comment Theme: HostelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveDirections: Near Haymarket / West of Princes Street - A good part of town.
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I would NOT reccommend this hostel.
The "rooms" consisted of 3 extremely squeeky bunk beds. Any movement whatsoever would cause the entire bed to screech loudly, echoing throughout the entire converted church. The sound echoed throughout since the "rooms" had no ceiling--they were office cubicle style walls that stopped just above the top of the top bunk. As a converted church, the place had cathedral ceilings. The combination caused ANY noise to echo throughout the entire place.
While supposedly Belford has no curfew, my friends and I came back to find our key worked for the front door, but our individual cubicle-room had been locked! (We were the only ones staying in that room, so it wasn't another occupant locking us out.)
In addition, this hostel is significantly farther from the tourist areas than other hostels in a similar price range. Stay here only if EVERYWHERE else is booked full.
I stayed here in the spring of 2003.
Unique style--converted church.
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on May 22, 2004
on October 13, 2006
