Located on Cowgate, we are one street away from the Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Scottish parliament building, Mary Kings Close, Camera Obscurer, Museums and Art Galleries are all withing an easy walking distance of the hostel. And if it is shopping you are after, Princes Street is just a 10 minute walk away.
The Edinburgh Sightseeing Bus Tour has stops nearby and tickets can be purchased from reception.
A post office and late opening supermarkets are also nearby.
By Foot:
The directions given are for what we consider to be the easiest walking route that avoids lots of steps and steep hills. A quicker route is listed below.
From Waverley Station: Approximately 10-12 minutes walk.
Take Market Street exit. Turn to your left under the bridge and head right up Jeffrey Street. Carry on and cross over the High Street (Royal Mile) onto St Mary's Street. Walk down the hill and turn right into Cowgate and continue along for about 200 metres. The reception is at Kindcaid's Court located on the left-hand side, corner of Guthrie Street and Cowgate.
Alternatively from Waverly Station, you can take a right at the Market Street exit. Turn right up Cockburn Street, over the Royal Mile and down Blair Street to Cowgate. Turn right into Cowgate and the hostel entrance is on Guthrie Street, the first street on your left.
From St. Andrew's bus station, head to Princes Street and then to North Bridge. Walk along North Bridge, across the Royal Mile and continue along South Bridge. Turn right into Chambers Street and then right again into Guthrie Street. The entrance to the hostel is located at the bottom of Guthrie Street on the left-hand side.
Parking is available on-site. Please call ahead and our staff will be happy to book a place for you. Please be aware there is a charge for parking.