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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
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tjrc
- Reviews: 1
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Best place to stay in Edinburgh
Not only does the historical apartment have the most magical view of Edinburgh Castle, (so close you don’t want to roll out of bed too quickly or you’ll be in the grounds!), but the owners are also the friendliest most helpful people you will meet in Scotland. Thank you Moira and Eric for giving us such a warm welcome and for making our stay so wonderful.
Moira was at the kerb waiting to greet us as we drew up in a taxi, showed us into a sparklingly clean 2 bedroom/kitchen/bathroom with bath and shower apartment on the 2nd floor (steps only), pointed out the welcome basket in the kitchen (coffee, tea, cheese, oatcakes, bread, jam and yummy shortbread), pointed out the tourist info via books and DVD, and asked us if there was anything we needed further. When she found out that our daughter’s suitcase had disappeared en route from the US leaving her with nothing but a T-shirt and jeans in rainy Edinburgh Moira immediately took her own coat off and insisted she use if for the duration of our stay. She later phoned to see if there was anything else she could offer in the way of clothing. This is a classic example of how Moira looks after her guests.
Moira insisted on taking our details and spent the next 2 days tracking down our lost luggage, calling United, plus the carrier for United in Edinburgh. Eric her husband stayed in all day at their address until it was delivered at 9.30pm , giving us time to enjoy our holiday in Edinburgh regardless of United’s unprofessional behaviour. You wouldn’t receive this type of service in a 5 star hotel. We were amazed and totally blown away by Moira and Eric’s assistance and genuine regard for us as their guests.
The apartment itself is comfortably equipped with everything you could want, from an umbrella to hairdryer, full bath and shower to comfy bedding, whisky glasses to teapot. It is also easy walking distance to everything in central Edinburgh, and close to great restaurants and cafes. We found ourselves gravitating towards the windows at night mesmerized by the Castle all beautifully lit up. Take a guided tour of the castle before you explore it on your own, our guide was hilarious but very informative and brought the castle to life.
Moira and Eric’s apartment has the best reviews and ratings for Edinburgh, believe them, they are 100% true.
Unique Quality: You can't get closer to Edinburgh Castle, restaurants and shops are in walking distance, historical building which is renovated to a high standard without losing it's quaintness
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brummielaura
- Reviews: 183
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The Name Gives It Away
Very friendly reception staff. Decent breakfast for hostel standards. Rooms reasonably clean and quiet as far as hostels go. Showers fairly clean as well.
I paid £13 for a dorm bed.
Unique Quality: The location is amazing, as the hostel is really close to the castle and just off the Royal Mile.
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jovik
- Reviews: 16
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Fantastic location
Fantastic location Minimal car traffic area MacBackpackers Jump-On Jump-Off bus stop Separate movie lounge, with nightly movies Pool table, juke box, ping-pong Internet Access Laundry Towels Security Lockers Luggage Storage Guest Kitchen 24 Hour Reception Travel Desk/Travel Info Common Room No Curfew No Lockout 24 hours check in
Unique Quality: Fantastic location Minimal car traffic
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JohnniOmani
- Reviews: 541
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Best location and price
Ive stayed at this hostel on 3 different occasions and I must say that it is a classy hostel for a good price. They have everything you could want including a free old city tour and it is literally across the street from the imposing castle. There are a few young travellers staying here but overall it is one of the better hostels in Scotland. Note: there is an age restriction.
Unique Quality: Fantastic location
Minimal car traffic area
MacBackpackers Jump-On Jump-Off bus stop
Separate movie lounge, with nightly movies
Pool table, juke box, ping-pong
Internet Access
Laundry
Towels
Security Lockers
Luggage Storage
Guest Kitchen
24 Hour Reception
Travel Desk/Travel Info
Common Room
No Curfew
No Lockout
24 hours check in
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kattdub
- Reviews: 1
User Rating
You get what you pay for!!!!!!!
I got stolen from - my friend's bed had dirty sheets - what's more to recommend.....
Unique Quality: Staff who work here also stay here - giving you a lovely feeling of encroaching on someone's space - watch your belongings - I had my wallet stolen - I believe from a member of staff - what's more to recommend....?
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mckillop19
- Reviews: 5
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Comfy
I stayed here for a week...great place. The Chillout room was FANTASTIC especially when it was cold outside and you can sit in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.
Unique Quality: Friendly staff...Chillout Room
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juzz
- Reviews: 164
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Friendly and comfortable
We stayed in a 4 bed room, very small actually. The bathroom was on the floor and they keep it quite clean, we could find hot water in the showers everytime and there weren't need to stay in queue to use them. The hostel has a kitchen and you can use it cooking your own food, we used it for breakfast staying with other hosts like we were in our own kitchen. It is a nice way to make friends. There is also a living room with newspapers, magazines and a billiard table and people uses it really in a familiar way. The only bad thing i found in the living room was the smoke.
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supakitty
- Reviews: 8
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Next to the castle
Nice, it was relaxing, a good vibe, and excellent location.
Unique Quality: Old building, next to the castle, along the Royal Mile. There was a tv in my room, albeit small, and a furnace, nice!
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scotlandscotour
- Reviews: 443
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Big Hostel With Character & Location - Castle Rock
The Good:
Lively Backpacker community, and like minded staff, professionally run by the MacBackpackers Tours organisation (the hostels came first).
Great location, close to Castle, impressive views, good facilities, good value for money.
The Bad:
Long Stay guests and "Staff" (maybe working in the hostel to pay for their accommodation) can be too dominant, taking up too much kitchen space and form a clique.
Mattresses are minimalist.
Noise and disturbance from other guests (especially after alcohol).
Unique Quality: Its one of those buildings you look at and think "Can this really be a hostel?" - it seems a beautiful, grand building like this, in such a location should be an expensive hotel or office or something. Not a cheap backpackers. Given this factor, I find it hard to consider staying in an hotel, paying silly money, and no better view. At least at the hostel you can accept being disturbed by noise at night, paying so little, and the other guests are more talkative, interested in you and young (at heart).
Best suited for: Student and Young Travellers, with some previous knowledge of City hostels, who find HI hostels boring, starchy and institutional. If the rebel in you wants freedom, fun, and to escape parental pressures, this is up your street.
Not suited for: People who want a good night sleep, are light sleepers, shy, or like their comforts. Not for private or nervous types.
Of all the hostels in Edinburgh (over 20 at my last count!), this would rate in my top 5, but like any hostel, your experience depends greatly upon your mood, personality and that of the other guests. I'd be less inclined to use hostels in Edinburgh during busy months (also when they put the price up!), but when quieter they are a real bargain.
If you are unsure, let me just reassure you - they are safe and clean enough, professionally run and big business. This hostel is part of a group that also owns Royal Mile and High Street Hostels. All three are important as feeders or gateway hostels for the tour bus business, supporting regional hostels, to some extent, so it serves the owners well that you enjoy their Edinburgh Hostels. Also, it is worth noting, they were one of the first independent (not HI) hostel operators, so experience shows, and Castle Rock was a major investment for them.
- Opinion of Price: least expensive
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tzuki
- Reviews: 163
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Towards the Castle
The hostel is just in the road up to the Castle and in a very good emplacement, I think so.
Many travellers pass by so is a good point to meet people from everywhere.
They offer the breakfast service as well for those who want to join it in the morning.
the price depends in what you take. If you take cereals, brioche and juice is all for £1.90.
The dormitory rooms are good. You can share with only women/men or both, depending in what you fancy :-)
I was sharing with 12 women and was not bad at all. Apart from people who don't respect others while sleeping was not bad experience.
I met some nice people in there!
Unique Quality: The hostel offers different rooms to relax and good views, room to enjoy filming, spaces to talk with people, play pool, connect to internet, eat, read....
Also offers a kitchen where people who are planning to saty longer can manage to have some stuff there and cook their own food.
The bathrooms are common for both sexs but very nice showers with plenty hot water.
Other facilities:
Credit Cards
Central Heating
Ironing and Laundry Facilities on Complex
Linen Provided
Laundry Service and Washing Machine
Microwave
Pay Phone Provided
Refrigerator
Shop on site
Restricted Smoking
Also, they offer Hostel Bus Service, going from Edinburgh to Inverness, Kyleakin, Fort William, Oban and back to Edinburgh again.
[+info: MacBackpackers.com or
enquires@macbackpackers.com or
call 0131 558 9900)
Price: £65 for this tour but if you include Skye will be around £83.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
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short-long term accomodation in Ed
Hello all, I am in Edinburgh to get some £££ so that i can continue my travels. I am here for 10 weeks - to long to stay in a hostel but also a little too short to rent a room to myself. Does anyone know where i could look for semi-perminent accomodation here??? thanks for your virtual touristy help - tan
Re: short-long term accomodation in Ed
check the accomidation boards at the hostel- I know Castle Rock hostel has a good one (on Johnston Terrace, across from the Castle) they generaly have postings for rooms and people looking for temporary roomates. You could also post your own notice to find other people looking to share a room.
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The hostel offers different rooms to relax and good views, room to enjoy filming, spaces to talk with people, play pool, connect to internet, eat, read....
Also offers a kitchen where people who are planning to saty longer can manage to have some stuff there and cook their own food.
The bathrooms are common for both sexs but very nice showers with plenty hot water.
Other facilities:
Credit Cards
Central Heating
Ironing and Laundry Facilities on Complex
Linen Provided
Laundry Service and Washing Machine
Microwave
Pay Phone Provided
Refrigerator
Shop on site
Restricted Smoking
Also, they offer Hostel Bus Service, going from Edinburgh to Inverness, Kyleakin, Fort William, Oban and back to Edinburgh again.
[+info: MacBackpackers.com or
enquires@macbackpackers.com or
call 0131 558 9900)
Price: £65 for this tour but if you include Skye will be around £83.
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