CoDE Pod – THE CoURT 1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

"Amazing value-for money. This hostel could not possibly be better situated as it is right in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town. Additionally, the bathrooms and bedrooms are super clean and the hostel staff was very kind and helpful. Also, bonus points for adherence to the theme of the original use of the building as a prison."

"Convenient central location! The biggest advantage of this hostel is its location, just a new minutes from the Edinburgh castle, and its price. The room was tiny, but it was enough, the pod was surprisingly comfortable and everyone I'm the room was quiet and respectful. The bathrooms were always clean, the shower had space for changing and leaving your things which I appreciated a lot. You could also borrow a hairdryer at the reception but it was not always available and a towel for £2. The common area is quite small and sometimes there was no space to join in. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend it for a short stay in Edinburgh!"

"Everything about this hostel is amazing except the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Our room was set up very nicely with a shelf, hang bar, hooks, and 2 USB ports with lockers in room with pin code locks so you don't need your own. The staff was so helpful and kind! They have an on site laundry area you can tap to pay. This hostel has clearly been thought out from start to finish for being an amazing hostel. The only issue I had was the bathroom was very dirty and clearly not keep up with well. The things like inside the toilet bowl were clean but not the seat or around it. The sinks and showers were similar issues. Don't get me wrong I will 100% stay here next time I'm in Edinburgh. I just hope they step their game up on cleanliness standards in the bathroom."

"Arguably the best hostel I've ever stayed at. Could not ask for a better location - (we were literal feet from St Giles Cathedral for the Queen's service).. easy walking to everything you could want from Arthur's Seat to Dean's Village. The pod style beds were perfect for introverts on a budget. And honestly, everyone was so respectful and quiet in the dorms. I stayed in 3 separate rooms over the course of a month and never encountered a single issue. Loved how friendly the staff were and how clean everything was! And who wouldn't love sleeping in such an historic building?! 10/10, will definitely be back."

"A nice place to explore Edinburgh, both the town and the new town, with its central location in an extraordinary place. What's more, staff there are really helpful and work efficiently, e.g. when I asked for a change of the bed sheet, they responded quickly. I am pleased with my ten-day staying there. By the way, there's a tip for who want to do some cloth washing, go as early as you can to avoid a long time of waiting."