The West End

Name: The West End
Address: 35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AU, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.1

35 Palmerston PlaceEH12 5AUEdinburghUnited Kingdom

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About The West End

A converted Victorian townhouse, The West End offers hostel-style lodgings close to Edinburgh’s Haymarket neighbourhood. The hostel features a communal kitchen and laundry facilities.

Each of the hostel’s modern dormitories includes triple-decker bunk beds. Six and ten-bed dorms include the use of an en-suite bathroom, while the 18 and 24-bed dorms are serviced by shared toilet and shower facilities. Standard features include charging lockers and reading lights. Moreover, female-only dorms are also available.

The hostel offers a communal TV lounge and a shared computer with access to the Internet and printing. Towels are available for a fee, while luggage storage is provided.

Located on site, Time Bar and Bistro serves homemade burgers and pub classics. Along with its wide selection of cocktails and refreshments, guests can also watch live music during the weekends. A continental breakfast is available for a small fee.

The West End is a ten-minute tram ride from Murrayfield stadium and around three kilometres from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

Contact

35 Palmerston Place, EH12 5AU, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(131)225 3656 | Fax: +44(131)225 4393 | Official Homepage

Top amenities

Free WiFi in lobby
WiFi in rooms
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym

All amenities

Hotel facilities

Express check-in / out
Free WiFi in lobby
Hotel bar
Hotel safe
Laundry service
Non-smoking rooms
PC with internet
Restaurant
Washing machine
WiFi in lobby

Room facilities

Bathroom with shower
Central heating
Hairdryer
Room safe
Television

Arrival / Departure

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00

Positive Reviews

Clean dorms suitable for backpackers

The hostel features clean dormitories which come equipped with useful features, according to reviews. Guests are surprised with the level of cleanliness, reporting that dorms are free of dust and dirt. Meanwhile, the inclusion of secure lockers, USB chargers, electric sockets, and reading lights prove handy for backpackers and those staying for a prolonged period.

On-site bar serving good food

The hostel features its own restaurant-bar, a facility that proves popular with guests. Reviewers enjoy the laid-back and friendly atmosphere and point out that the food and drink on offer is tasty and reasonably priced.

Handy location near Haymarket

Travellers report that the hostel makes for a convenient spot from which to explore Edinburgh. The local neighbourhood offers a selection of convenience stores and eateries, while Haymarket railway station is less than ten minutes’ walk away. Edinburgh’s Old Town, meanwhile, is a pleasant stroll or short bus trip away.

Negative Reviews

Triple bunks leave little headroom

Each dorm at the hostel is fitted with triple-decker bunk beds. Guests report that these bunks have less vertical space between than traditional two-bed bunks, leaving little headroom and sitting up impossible. Reviews state that a bump on the head almost proves inevitable.

Smaller dorms lack space

The hostel’s smaller dorms, those that feature six or ten berths, are reported to be more cramped than their larger counterparts. Travellers staying in these smaller accommodations complain that there is little to no room to manoeuvre, especially when all beds are booked.

Bathroom complaints

Travellers staying in larger dorms must make use of shared shower and toilet facilities, an arrangement that leads to complaints. Guests suggest that there simply are not enough facilities for the number of occupants, and the hot water often runs out.