Edinburgh Metro Hostel

Edinburgh Metro YH....... just about passed.

Myself and my 13 year old son stayed at this hostel for two nights in Aug 2010. Although I thought a little pricey at the time I put this down to it being within the Fringe Festival season. It wasn't until I chatted with other users that I had been charged top rate, my reason, wanting a double room to share with my young son. It would seem I had been charged approximately £26 between us extra per night. Not what you want to hear when your watching the pennies and most definitely not mentioned when I booked. I think SYHA should consider that the price is over the top for the basic facilities it has and consider child prices at a discounted rate.

The parking was a nightmare and something everyone needs to consider when using this hostel. I had telephoned before hand and made sure parking was available for me and had been told it was, when I got there I was told there where no places and the not very helpful reception staff where indeed, not very helpful.
If your booking a room ask about parking at the hostel there and then and make sure it is documented that you have requested a place. GET A RECEIPT TO SAY SO, or you will be frustrated and disappointed as well as out of pocket if you have to pay for on street or private parking. If it wasn't for the very helpful Mark who works there I would have been well and truly left in the lurch as I had a car full of camping equipment, so thank you to him !

The rooms can sometimes be quite a climb to get to. Our was on the fifth floor and a climb so it is something to consider if you have mobility problems.
On the whole it was clean but basic, but not worth the money I payed. Its a steep 5 minute walk to the Royal Mile so a good location to reach the touristy stuff.

Unique Quality: A good central location is all it really has going for it, and the very helpful Mark who the SYHA should be proud off.