easyHotel Edinburgh

The hotel is as central as can be. Still no traffic noice and a secure entrance. The room and the entrance was very clean. Receptionist very friendly and even let me borrow an adapter to charge my handy. Note that it is no breakfast, common room or bar at the hotel. The room was small, but more than big enough If you only want a place to sleep. If you plan to spend some time inside the hotel, this is not the place. The tram to the airport stop more or less outside the door.

The rooms are tiny, as advertised, and I expected that. The hotel has 3 floors with no lift, appears to be former residences with the floors divided into about 9 rooms per floor, with two on each floor facing out the front to Princes Street which was quite noisy except after around 3 am. Good for 1 or 2 nights if you don't mind the lack of space.

What I liked: - The location was very convenient for walking and public transport - The staff was really friendly and accommodating, a shout-out to Henry and Aondona for their exceptionally great service - Cold and hot drinking water available at the reception - The hotel and our room was clean What I didn't like: - The air conditioner was not working properly - The Wi-Fi speed was inconsistent

The internets was very slow, but the overall stay was good! I recommed investing in doormats (for the rainiy days) and toiletbrushes in every room.

I had a very small room, but perfectly adequate. Very clean. Comfy bed, telly, shower, mirrors, and coat hooks. Tea and coffee machine was available in the reception. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Would go again and definately recommend.

Staff member on reception was pleasant, room was keen. You have to understand that this is a really basic room, there is a space to stand in, the (tiny) en-suite area and the bed. That is pretty much it. If you are just looking for somewhere to put your head down for the night and not share a hostel room then this is a great option but Edinburgh in general is very pricey so don't be shocked that you don't get as much as you would in a Premier Inn or similar. Drinks are available in reception for £1 (no facilities in room) and there is no lift!

Location is fantastic if you have no requirements other than a bed to rest your head but there is no lobby, bar or restaurant. There is no breakfast facilities, no room facilities and there are additional charges for basics like holding luggage after check out and room laundering. Staff were friendly but the rooms are extremely small and the walls are extremely thin.

Have used before. Ok for a night, no longer due to small spaces. Lots of stairs,no lift so be prepared for that .

Very convenient location. Walking distance to most everything. They offer a bag check so you don't have to drag your bags around, which was great!

Room was tiny although we were aware of what we were paying for. Not really a hotel more hostel like. Theres no lift so if your not fit forget it. Was very cold as its a listed building with bed up beside window. Staff were helpful and got us an extra duvet. Grand for short stay not long.

I had a very small room, but perfectly adequate. Very clean. Comfy bed, telly, shower, mirrors, and coat hooks. Tea and coffee machine was available in the reception. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Would go again and definately recommend.

Room is very small than expected and not clean dirty floor, booked a room for two and got stuff fr only one person not worth the price at all

Well, where to begin. we knew it would be a small room, but its literally so small 2 persons can hardly stand up same time. But thats not the main issue. the bed itself was clean, but the matress is so hard you feel like laying on a brick, the side facing the floor, has a tilt so you feel you fall out, now to the worst part of this trip! THERE WAS MOLD EVERYWHERE in the bathroom! Along all the edges, the button to flush fell down, and i saw that was FILLED with mold aswell. added some pictures. We lived in mold filled for 3 nights, "we spent the money so we only slept and then straight out" Its a health hazard and should not be alowed to be open with mold. oh yeah AND THERE WAS NO TOILET BRUSH?! What hotel has no toilet brush?! no trashcan inside the room, we had to use the small toilet one, and asked where we could get it changed, the desk guy had no idea, sounded like he never got asked that before. overall, i would never recommend this to anyone, knowing it was a cheaper one, this was still unacceptable. even hostels are better than this. the room was falling apart, one spot lamp was also half out. 0/10 would never come again, booked it knowing it was a smaller and cheaper, but this stuff? God no! we picked it cause of the location. Truely a dissapointing stay.

It's situated in the heart of the city however the room is extremely unhygencc and has a bad smell. the smell lingered on me the entire day after I checked out from the hotel. The bed was really dusty and the sink was broken and wouldn't allow water to pass through. Honestly one of the worst rooms I have stayed in. One towel had a brown stains on it. The room was extremely small, no space to walk. Only good thing was that it was situated in a safe place.

Friendly staff, immaculately clean room

The bed and sheets smelled of cigarette smoke. The room also smelled of smoke.

The room is described as small; it’s a cabin size ok for one night. Expensive for what’s on offer but then again that’s Edinburgh, hotels are ridiculously overpriced. Cleanliness was poor given its size, it would take 5 mins to clean it

The room was clean and staff on reception lovely and welcoming. Id booked a standard double room but think was allocated a small double. Not knowing what to expect I didnt say anything at the time.

The room was dirst and there was a blood stain on the sheet.

I knew the room is going to be small but I expected at least entirely clean rooms, it had dirty floors, and dust between connections of walls. The room offered to private bathroom which is great but someone didn’t think through its ergonomics, the shower tray was very shallow and there where only curtains between the shower and the rest of the bathroom what ended up in flooding the whole bathroom. The second

The room was very hot, no thermostat, temp controlled at front desk for whole floor, no chair, couldn't open door without moving suitcases, and very expensive. They did give a fan to me for the room, but there was hardly space in the room for the fan. And it was expensive

Thin walls, could hear every detail of my neighbors nightly activities.

The rooms are tiny, as advertised, and I expected that. The hotel has 3 floors with no lift, appears to be former residences with the floors divided into about 9 rooms per floor, with two on each floor facing out the front to Princes Street which was quite noisy except after around 3 am. Good for 1 or 2 nights if you don't mind the lack of space.

Perfectly acceptable hotel. Clean, very comfortable bed. Fine for a night's stay when travelling. However room very tiny, not much bigger than the bed. More of a pod than a room. Very pricey for the space.

The location is superb. The size of the room was exactly as described...but also smaller than even a cruise ship cabin.

Good: Friendy staff and great location. Bad: These room are so small that should be called pods. It’s a 2 x 2 metre space where a double bed fills the whole room wall to wall. There is no space around the bed even for a coffee table. The only space between the bed and the door is a 1m x 60cm space to stand in and walk into the bathroom. If you with a second person, be prepared to have one in bed or in the bathroom so the other can get ready lol. Is as ridiculous as it sounds. The bathroom itself is smaller than a train bathroom. Shower is next to the toilet, like a motor home. The rooms are noisy, and you can hear the neighbours through the walls adjacent to yours all day / night. The slamming of the doors all night is also bad. Every time someone slams the door, the walls vibrate. The rooms are freezing cause you can’t regulate the temperature from inside the room. The AC panel is controlled by the person in reception, so you have to go and ask them to change it if you’re not happy with it. The only storage in the room is a small hole under the bed to for 1 backpack, maybe a tiny suitcase, but not for big items. Overall is terrible and claustrophobic. No windows either. Will never stay at this property again.

I stayed at easyHotel Edinburgh for two nights on a last-minute booking. Prices in the city were high, so I chose this knowing the rooms would be small — but they’re tiny, more like a small cabinet with a bathroom the size of an airplane one. We were two people with two backpacks and a trolley, and it was nearly impossible to move around. Even simple things like showering, packing, or getting ready felt like a challenge. The bathroom has no ventilation, so after a shower the whole room fills with uncomfortable humidity. After long days of walking around Edinburgh, I honestly didn’t look forward to returning to the room — it just wasn't comfortable. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and the location is very central. Still, I wouldn’t stay here again. It’s only suitable for one person needing a basic place to sleep for a short stay.

Rooms are super tiny. Two adults cannot get past each other in the room. Most rooms have no windows. Great for a solo experience- not so for anyone over 45 or couples.

I asked for a quiet room but was given an incredibly noisy one. Only single-glazed, it faced directly on to all-night-busy Princes Street - along which ran trams, buses, trains, & ambulances with sirens etc. I got no sleep at all. Also, my bathroom floor flooded from below every time I turned the basin tap on. My nightmare room was no.1.8. Maybe other rooms were less horrible? I won’t be using this hotel again.

Amazing view of the castle! We would definitely stay at this hotel again!

Guy on check in was absolutely fantastic. Spot on for a welcomer

The staff were awesome, I dealt with 3 different people and they were all great. Each helpful and ready to help.

The staff were really lovely and friendly, and although we knew the room was small and windowless, it was quite a horrible experience, luckily it was only one night.

*Do your research before booking* I think a lot of the low reviews are people who did not research properly, if your hotel is an integral part to your holiday don’t book this. I really liked this place, it was convenient for a solo traveller, felt secure and had a great view. There’s no lift so if you have loads of luggage be prepared to be knackered upon arrival, and if you have accessibility issues this isn’t the hotel for you. While it had a great view I kept my blinds down most of the time and was slightly paranoid that people could see me through some gaps, that could be improved. The customer service was great they have a 24 hour help desk and all the staff I met were friendly. The bed is super comfortable. There is virtually no storage space and also bring your hairdryer! No hotel hairdryer. The bathroom is literally an airplane bathroom again great for a solo traveller. There’s a fair bit of outside noise so if you are a light sleeper you might need some earplugs Overall a great stay for backpackers and solo travellers! I would stay again 😁

People at front desk were very nice and helpful.

I liked that the staff were very friendly and helpful and that I was able to store luggage before and after my stay for a small cost. I also appreciated the humble nature of the room and how cozy it felt. However, we were led to believe there would be soap and shampoo and there was only hand soap, also the TV didn’t work so we had nothing to do when in the room.

Staff were amazing. I left something behind in my room and staff were accommodating in getting to back to me. Would stay again.

The staff were helpful and considerate, and did a great job. The room was basic, and while that’s reflected in the price, and the bed was comfortable enough, the quality of the facilities could and should be better. Fine if you don’t need anything but a place to sleep though.

Worst hotel experience of my life. I arrived around 5pm, checked in, shown to my room, everything was fine. I unpacked, put on some TV, and chilled out for an hour before heading out for some dinner. At 7pm, I get a call from the hotel that I must urgently return as something has happened - the details are not given, so I assume the worst and drop what I am doing to run back to the hotel. Upon arriving, the woman takes me up to my room and stands over me while telling me to pack my things quickly. I oblige, still not sure what is happening, as she takes me to another room upstairs. She tells me another couple have checked in who should be in my room. I am annoyed but accommodate the request as it’s not such a big deal, just a bit odd. Shortly after, I realise my TV is not working so I go downstairs to reception to ask for help. A man comes up to my room, stands on my bed and attempts to fix the TV (turning it off and on again, unplugging it, same as I had tried myself) and agrees it does not work. He says he will call a technician to fix it tomorrow. (It is never fixed). I ask if there are any other rooms available and explain I am a solo traveller here for an appointment. My plan is to stay in the hotel, watch TV and relax - I am not a tourist and here alone. I felt like I was being laughed at by the staff, who were unable to move me to another room or fix the TV. By now, it is late; my dinner plans ruined, and stuck in a room with no windows, no TV, and no AC.

Room was small, but what we expected. We weren't planning on spending much time in the room anyways. Had an amazing view of the castle. Staff were accommodating with check in and helped bring our bags up the stairs.

Great location - easy walking distance to attractions.

The hotel is as central as can be. Still no traffic noice and a secure entrance. The room and the entrance was very clean. Receptionist very friendly and even let me borrow an adapter to charge my handy. Note that it is no breakfast, common room or bar at the hotel. The room was small, but more than big enough If you only want a place to sleep. If you plan to spend some time inside the hotel, this is not the place. The tram to the airport stop more or less outside the door.

Bed comfort was fine but the room is just too small. In the bathroom, if you sit on the commode, one foot will be in the shower.

Great location and value for money

Location-wise and including the view of the castle, easy hotel was perfectly placed on Princes street with plenty options for eating out, ordering in, or starting a daily walk around the city. On the other hand, due to the size of the hotel there was no lift meaning the stairs was the only option so I would not recommended for people with mobility issues. In addition, in the room the toilet and washing facilities were very cramped (almost with a claustrophobic feel), there was no place to unpack meaning we had to live from our cases, and lastly, the windows did not open which meant there was no airflow in the room causing it to feel stuffy.

Fantastic location, rooms on the smaller side but that was expected, walking distance to everything.

Amazing view of the castle! We would definitely stay at this hotel again!

Convenient location.

Amazing location

The property was a good deal for the area. Really close to main Edinburgh attractions and transportation. The hotel was a tight squeeze but relatively clean. No ventilation in the room made it a bit musty. Staff was very friendly. Would not recommend if you have mobility difficulties or use a mobility device. We needed to climb a handful of stairs to reach even the front desk.

Stayed for one night August 2023. Booked a double with a window but was downgraded to a windowless room (no refund so far for the difference). This is a 7m sq. room in a 2x2 layout...2 blocks are the bed, 1 block is the combined toilet,basin,shower space and 1 block is the space into which the door opens, so very compact (even tricky for 2 people) with storage under the bed. The bed was fine for sleeping, with spotless sheets. The basin/shower area is challenging with barely any shelf space and the shower curtain pulls around to fill half the space, though on my visit the shower had no hot water so not ideal for an early start. The staff are cheerful and eager to help. There are no facilities other than a coffee machine at reception. It's clean and good enough for one night but I wouldn't stay longer.

The hotel is as central as can be. Still no traffic noice and a secure entrance. The room and the entrance was very clean. Receptionist very friendly and even let me borrow an adapter to charge my handy. Note that it is no breakfast, common room or bar at the hotel. The room was small, but more than big enough If you only want a place to sleep. If you plan to spend some time inside the hotel, this is not the place. The tram to the airport stop more or less outside the door.

What I liked: - The location was very convenient for walking and public transport - The staff was really friendly and accommodating, a shout-out to Henry and Aondona for their exceptionally great service - Cold and hot drinking water available at the reception - The hotel and our room was clean What I didn't like: - The air conditioner was not working properly - The Wi-Fi speed was inconsistent

I had a very small room, but perfectly adequate. Very clean. Comfy bed, telly, shower, mirrors, and coat hooks. Tea and coffee machine was available in the reception. The staff were so lovely and helpful. Would go again and definately recommend.

Staff member on reception was pleasant, room was keen. You have to understand that this is a really basic room, there is a space to stand in, the (tiny) en-suite area and the bed. That is pretty much it. If you are just looking for somewhere to put your head down for the night and not share a hostel room then this is a great option but Edinburgh in general is very pricey so don't be shocked that you don't get as much as you would in a Premier Inn or similar. Drinks are available in reception for £1 (no facilities in room) and there is no lift!

Location is fantastic if you have no requirements other than a bed to rest your head but there is no lobby, bar or restaurant. There is no breakfast facilities, no room facilities and there are additional charges for basics like holding luggage after check out and room laundering. Staff were friendly but the rooms are extremely small and the walls are extremely thin.

You can’t beat the location for the price you pay. However, don’t expect anything more than just a bed and a small space for the bathroom. Would be ideal for a solo traveller, but couples will struggle with how small the space actually is - only one of us could actually stand in the available floor space while the other waited on the bed. Would have been better if there was shelving or more storage space, but besides the tiny vanity mirror and small luggage cubby under the bed (while the rest was blocked out), there was no where to store our belongings. Also the walls are very, very thin, so we could hear the person in the next cube (what we nicknamed our room) snoring all night. It WAS clean and had card key access which was secure, and staff were very warm and welcoming. For the price I’d honestly stay here (solo) again as everything was under a 30 min walk max from the front door & had plenty of food options nearby