[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Edinburgh's historic landmarks like St. Giles' Cathedral await exploration, with the perfect place to unwind over food and drinks after a day of sightseeing ![Family dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11466900/11466802/54f2d33b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11466900/11466802/2bb9683c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11466900/11466802/e411e8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11466900/11466802/7cafd587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11470000/11466900/11466802/46869e09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is an ideal base for city adventures. Relax at the on-site bar, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and use in-room WiFi. 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Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests. You'll also find perks like: - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and meeting rooms Room features All 199 rooms offer comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Other amenities include: - Shared bathrooms with showers - Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/6560e542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Old Town Edinburgh - Free WiFi - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 165 reviews CA $109 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853988/7d5e09bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Edinburgh - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Game room - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 197 reviews CA $115 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=1853988&PinnedHotelID=1853988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shared bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Room service - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access ### More - Desk - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between July 03 and September 01. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as SYHA Edinburgh Metro Metro Youth Hostel Edinburgh Metro Youth Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel? > Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. ### What time is check-out at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 6 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roswitha Aug 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Roswitha Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Aug 18, 2019 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ユースホステルでした。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Mein Zimmer war ruhig und sauber. Das Bett war gut. Das Badezimmer könnte mal saniert werden. Für ein Hostel aber ok. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Das Personal war super und freundlich und hat mir meinen (sehr schweren) Koffer aufs Zimmer getragen. Die Matratze ist aber so durchgelegen, dass ich besser auf dem Boden geschlafen hätte. Mir tun die Studenten leid, die während des Semesters in solchen Betten schlafen müssen. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stine Aug 6, 2019 Disliked: Room comfort ##### Stine Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C C Aug 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good for a night's digs Was as expected. Basic accommodation at a reasonable price. ##### C C Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It's a student accommodation during term time, so do not expect hotel service. It's still great for the price. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Bohyeon Aug 28, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Bohyeon Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 28, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Le personnel est présent pour aider, cependant la propreté et le rapport qualité/prix pourrait être amélioré. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Leah Aug 28, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best value for the Fringe Third year staying here for the fringe - excellent location, basic but clean facilities, great staff. Being able to leave luggage (at no extra charge) is great too. ##### Leah Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Julian Aug 9, 2018 Liked: Staff & service #### OK stay during the Fringe Festival This hostel is ideally located for attending the Fringe festival, but it is far from glamourous. Each room is quite small, basic and the floorboard creak loudly. The shared bathroom (between five) on each corridor is outdated and super basic. You will need to bring or hire towels and toiletries as they are not provided here. Good think is that there is a shared kitchen with fridge, so if you want to cook and eat on a budget or just have a cup of tea you can with ease, but walking down the corridor expect more creaking. In my room too, the window was open, which made it very cold and noisy during my stay as people talking in the courtyard and arriving early (late am) to check in were often inconsiderate of guests trying to sleep off an early AM return to sleep. On the up side it is fairly cheap most nights, but I would not pay more than £40 a night to stay here. Even at that point is overcharging aka a theft from your pockets. ##### Julian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### me, Hamburg, Germany Sep 3, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fringe in Edinburgh just awesome. Beautiful city.. Central hostal ##### me Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### SusieQ, UK Aug 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Right in the centre of Edinburgh Student accommodation which is basic and can be noisy but is right at the centre of the action for the Festival. Single rooms only. ##### SusieQ Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ella, NZ Jan 25, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location, everything else not so much I booked this hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe festival at very short notice (only booked my holiday 2 weeks before going) so it won on the price and the location front. Took about 2 minutes to walk from my room to the Royal Mile (via Hunter Square) which was fantastic, and a taxi ride back from literally any of the shows I went to see would cost less than 5 pounds (so cheap in comparison to taxis back home where a similar journey would cost you 3 times as much!) Onto the negatives... This facility operates as student accommodation for most of the year, so keep in mind that you are booking a private room in an apartment with shared bathroom/kitchen facilities. I was aware of this going in, but nothing could have prepared me for the stench in the living room, the crusted on "who knows what this is" on the oven/stove top, and the fact that every time I went to use the bathroom, it looked as though one of my "flatmates" had partaken in a pee party all over the bathroom floor. Pee everywhere, you almost could have opened a public swimming pool there was so much of it. The front desk staff would not send someone up to get it cleaned. The bed itself was like lying on a slab of concrete, with a very sad foam mattress. ##### Ella ### 6/10 Okay #### Erica, London Sep 4, 2016 #### Great location, bathroom wasn't too clean Stayed there for the bank holiday weekend, room was big and spacious (it had a funny smell though). The shared bathroom was cleaned only the first day of my stay, for the rest of the 2 days, no one cleaned it. Compared to the other hostel of this chain, I was a bit disappointed. ##### Erica ### 6/10 Okay #### claudia, Buenos Aires Sep 3, 2016 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Colchón incomodisimo! El colchón tenía una cubierta tan finita que sus resortes me lastimaron impidiéndome dormir la primera de las 4 noches y la solución fue darme un acolchado para disminuir la incomodidad, no cambiarme el colchón! No me avisaron que llevará mi propia toalla, hay que pagar 2 libras por una! Y sacarse uno mismo sus sábanas y dejarlas abajo antes de irse! ##### claudia ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Good location but noisy The hostel located in a good location, but very noisy as next to the pub Staff are very nice and helpful Facilities are basic but as it's a hostel, I don't expect too much ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Sep 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Great location in the middle of the Fringe events Excellent location that was in the middle of old town right on the door step of all the different free fringe events. Staff were really friendly and I felt safe while traveling alone. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 31, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Pratique et abordable mais peu agréable Chambre en cité universitaire, confort minimal, faible isolation phonique la nuit, nombreux escaliers durs à monter. Tranche avec le charme d'Edinburgh, mais bien situé dans la vieille ville, à une rue du Royal Mile et environ 1 mile du chateau. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### PEI YING Aug 31, 2016 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### PEI YING ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 30, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Hostel within walking distance to the Royal Mile. Room was clean & staff nice. Location very central. If you have a problem with stairs or staying above a pub this place is not for you. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Davor, Zagreb Aug 26, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Invest some money I had the worst polyester bed linen ever which nobody changed once in a whole week. It was actually an overpriced student dorm I would not recommend to anyone caring for a good night sleep. The only thing good about it is the location. ##### Davor ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 26, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Aug 24, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Shame Wasn't happy that the rooms were mixed, wasn't told that when I booked. Will stay in other hostels in future. Its a shame as the location was ideal. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 18, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort Near from city center, which is good, quite loud neighborhood in the middle of the night though. ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Edinburgh.h900862.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Edinburgh.h544658.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairn Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cairn-Hotel.h64061.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Waverley Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Old-Waverley-Hotel.h24919.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Edinburgh-Princes-Street.h522038.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frederick House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Frederick-House-Hotel.h201136.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)