What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not mentioned.

Where is the property located?

The hostel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just a short walk from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. It is close to shopping areas like Grassmarket and George Street, and notable venues such as the Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Murrayfield Stadium.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Extra beds are not available at this property. Crib information is not specified.

CODE - The Court Hostel in Edinburgh

Average nightly price at CODE - The Court, Edinburgh by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$110
March	$134
April	$152
May	$209
June	$189
July	$215
August	$258
September	$225
October	$175
November	$155
December	$165

What guests think

At CODE - The Court, Edinburgh, travellers praise the ultra-central Royal Mile location, friendly staff, and clean, well-kept pod-style dorms alongside compact private rooms, making it a practical choice for short stays in the heart of the Old Town.

Guests like the secure code-entry system with lockers, the social bar/café and activities, and useful extras such as luggage storage and laundry. Common drawbacks include street or dorm noise, warm or stuffy pods (especially top bunks), compact private ensuites, and limited lounge space; there are also occasional maintenance or renovation disruptions and some reports of slow check-in or café service. Overall, expect a sociable, central base best suited to flexible travellers.

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Facilities

Secure keypad entry and lockers, a bar/café with regular social activities, and useful options like luggage storage, kitchen and laundry are praised. Some note limited common seating, occasional kitchen renovations, and USB-only or limited charging in pods.

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Michelle

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is everything, right in the heart of where you want to be. The free walking tour was a huge bonus. The pods gave you privacy from the other guests. Everyone was quiet and respectful. There was a communal kitchen that I saw others taking advantage of. I enjoyed the coffee shop in the lobby in the mornings. Would definitely recommend to any solo travelers staying in Edinburgh.

10

Dawn

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. Keypad lockers included and also luggage lockup after you've checked out. Free walking tour was great!

10

Sarah

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Luggage room very useful. Code lock/entries very good no need to worry about key card. Bed was comfy and roomy enough for me to sit up.

8

Xavier

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

This was my 1st Hostel experience and supremely glad I went with this place. It’s central to everything in old town Edinburgh. It also has fun experiences like whiskey tasting, taste of Scotland, and a free walking tour of the nearby surrounding areas. Volunteers are very helpful. Great kitchen options and opportunities to cook for yourself or bring food in. The pods themselves were comfy and easy to fall asleep in. Only downside is there is limited laundry access so wash accordingly and dryers aren’t the best. Had to hang dry clothes.

10

Karen

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay with clean room, wonderful staff & lots of fun activities (free cider tasting😋) & great conversation with fellow guests. Close to everything in central Old Town!

10

Bethany

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

10/10 stay!! Would 100% recommend! Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the royal mile, this hostel provided the perfect stay! The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Check in was quick and easy! I took Advantage of the luggage storage upon arrival, which is free for all guests. The pod itself is a good size, each pod is fitted with a small shelf, a light switch and a usb charging port. They provide free fans and extra pillows can be provided upon request. Towels are £3 to rent and you can keep them for the duration of your stay. The shared bathrooms were cleaned regularly throughly my stay and where always tidy. The showers are amazing! They are super powerful and come with a waterfall shower head! Each pod is allocated a locker to store all your belongings, they are spacious and easy to use. The overall security of the property is great, only people staying are able to enter the rooms as you are given a unique code that gains you entry. Each night there are themed events that are complete free to join which is a great way to meet new people. They have a small restaurant downstairs that offers a variety of food options that are very affordable. There is also a water bottle filling station. Overall, I couldn’t recommend this place enough! I will definitely be booking again!!

10

Kim

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and modern. A pleasant stay to suit our needs. The pod fit max a 6ft 3" person. The lockers are pin coded so no need to worry about padlocks and keys. Loads of showers and toilets. The common area / kitchen is currently being renovated as of Aug 2025 but they have a bar available and you could use the other hostel branch 10 mins walk away if needed. Next to Caffè nero for your morning caffeine fix. You can also get 15% discount on bar food.

10

Jason

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cant get a better location. Lack of powerplug in the pods is however a big annoyance especially given lack of shared areas

10

Callum

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing staff, facilities, and options!

10

Julia

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Second time staying at CoDE and loved it again! Private and comfortable pod style dorms, clean and spacious bathrooms/showers, well equipped kitchen, and a great common area. The hostel also offers social events like walking tours, and whiskey and beer tastings (some free, some paid). Very well located right on the high street so it’s only a 5 min walk from Waverley and right in the action.

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Cleanliness

Rooms, pods and shared bathrooms are often described as very clean. Occasional issues include out-of-order or less thoroughly cleaned bathrooms and wet floors, plus sporadic maintenance problems during busy periods.

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Jay

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room/pod, nice shared bathroom

10

Christie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I stayed in the Courtroom and was pleasantly surprised with how comfy the beds were. Bathrooms were clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also delicious, and I liked the option of pre-ordering it through their guest portal to save a few ££. Would recommend!

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JUNG MIN

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the private suite. Room wasn’t cleaned properly (garbage cans were full, sink clogged with hair, dirty shower). I guess that’s what you can expect of hostel. Location was the only positive thing I can say.

10

Jean

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean.

8

Marcie

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room smelled like wet and the restroom are not throughly clean. The male still came in without acknowledging themselves in the women restroom. The staff downstair were helpful and caring!

10

mustafa

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent, very clean and lovely staff

10

Katie

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here a few times. The staff is lovely. The bathrooms are very clean and the property is managed well.

10

??

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really clean and cozy Feeling safe during my stay

10

Pedro Henrique

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I definitely loved my stay in this hostel. People were nice to me, everything was extremely clean, the place is very well located. It was amazing!

4

Sarah

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The power was on and off for two days and when they were working on it , it was unclear at night how to get to the front door. On the 3rd day the women's washroom was out of order. I did use the shower the day before but unfortunately te soap and shampoo from the other shower drained into mine. The was no compensation offered for the power or bathroom issues. Even a free coffee would have sufficed.

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Rooms

Pods provide privacy and comfortable beds but can feel warm or stuffy, and top bunks are harder to access; taller guests may find pod length short. Private “cell”-style rooms are compact with tight ensuites and some street noise, and Wi‑Fi is weaker on lower floors.

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Mandy

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, nice place to eat & get drinks, comfortable bed though room was hot, good shower. But noisy & wifi was bad

6

Dong Hui

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The location is convenient, in the centre of the old town. The bed is clean and comfort. No chair/sitting area in the room. Only one hook to hang clothing/towel. I stay in LG01(lower ground) for five nights - during rainy days, the rain jackets made the room very humid. Also wifi/cell reception is terrible in LG especially at night.

8

Olga

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay, clean and close to everything. Only downside was the alleyway behind the hostel (where our windows faced) was extremely noisy with people yelling at each other until 4 am!!

10

Candy

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My room was located just above the street near a very popular pub and it was tough to get a good rest with all the loud drunks roaming around outside!

10

Emma

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms, clean but very very small with see through shower (in a deluxe private room)

10

Kieran

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic location. The pods offer much better privacy than normal bunks. The lighting in rooms and bunks is at a good level. The lockers are big and don't need padlocks. There's even very moderate Aircon (down to 22 degrees) to keep the room fresh without going mega cold at huge expense of energy. Quiet too. I had a 6-pod room and that meant it was pretty reliably easy to get a good sleep without too much disturbance. All kept VERY clean. A nice touch to have a shared (left behind) food provision in the nice kitchen. If I had to give constructive feedback it would only be that the wait at reception was always long.

8

Amanda

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy in the dormitory, despite quiet hours being posted.

10

Andrew

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Location is super great, staff were lovely, bathrooms are all super modern. The rooms themselves are great - the door closing could be quieter..! But your bag is able to be stored in a big locker which is fab, and the pods themselves are cool I’m 6”5 so my ankles stuck out the end of the pod. I’d say if you’re over 6”2, this will be the case for you.. but that’s ok, I’m used to not fitting in things. The bed and bedding was comfy, and at no point did I feel claustrophobic! One of the usb charger ports wasn’t working which was sad but the other was so not the end of the world. A good night’s sleep to be fair - much better than any hostel experience I’ve had before.

10

Jacqueline

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I slept in a dorm for women, it was nice and quiet with limited noise, I will admit friday/saturday night was a little rough with the noise levels but I had my own earplugs so it was easy to fix. One issue, I am woman who is around 185CM or 6'1 and the pod is a bit small for my long body, so I my feet go a bit outside the pod unless I slept on the side but that was also a little rough on the leg space. Maybe make them a little longer like 6'3 or 190CM long so that a tall woman such as myself can enjoy the pod a little better next time.

10

NiC

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing location, way beyond my expectations!!! However I don’t think I’ll live at the top bunk cuz every time I wanna go down it will take some courage… Another thing is that they will need to use passcode and sometimes I can get lost when I first came here. So clean, the restroom just so impressive, quite spacious and they clean it every single day. very affordable, definitely recommend.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across check-in and throughout stays. A few guests report long queues at reception or slow café service, and isolated concerns about cleaners entering women’s bathrooms.

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ERIC

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Staff member Jana was a consistent friendly and extremely helpful host during my 2 week stay. When the room was delayed 2 hours after check in she would provide a happy smile and cup of tea. When I had a small medical emergency and my legs stopped working she was immediately helpful and found tonic water for me in the back room to ease the spasms. She was the ultimate Host during my stay . TOP NOTCH , Thank you for all your kindness Jana !!!

10

Victoria

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I just had my first experience staying in a hostel, and I have to say, I was really pleasantly surprised! First off, the place was super clean—both the rooms and the bathrooms were well-maintained, which made my stay so much more enjoyable. It's always a bit nerve-racking staying in budget accommodations, but this one definitely exceeded my expectations. I also felt completely safe while I was there. It’s great to travel and know you’re secure, and this hostel had some solid safety measures in place. The location couldn’t have been better! It was perfectly situated near all the must-see spots, which made exploring a breeze. And let’s talk about the staff—they were amazing! So friendly and always ready to help with anything I needed, whether it was a tip for a local restaurant or just checking in. Their warmth really made a difference! Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and welcoming place to stay. Can't wait to return!

10

Laura

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at CoDE Pod made the trip. The hostel was perfectly situated close to the main sites, and was a comfort to return to. Great food and bevies, friendly and enthusiastic staff, comfortable mattresses, and clean spaces. Highly recommend.

2

neil

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

shocking - huge wait for check in, woken up at 7am by cleaners - no repsonse when complainted - room freezing

10

Fernando

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. Staff were extremely friendly. Great service and the room was excellent.

10

sarah

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was extra comfy, not much choice for breakfasts, few drink orders wrong, but staff were very friendly, definitely stay here again, great location

10

Bethany

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

10/10 stay!! Would 100% recommend! Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the royal mile, this hostel provided the perfect stay! The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Check in was quick and easy! I took Advantage of the luggage storage upon arrival, which is free for all guests. The pod itself is a good size, each pod is fitted with a small shelf, a light switch and a usb charging port. They provide free fans and extra pillows can be provided upon request. Towels are £3 to rent and you can keep them for the duration of your stay. The shared bathrooms were cleaned regularly throughly my stay and where always tidy. The showers are amazing! They are super powerful and come with a waterfall shower head! Each pod is allocated a locker to store all your belongings, they are spacious and easy to use. The overall security of the property is great, only people staying are able to enter the rooms as you are given a unique code that gains you entry. Each night there are themed events that are complete free to join which is a great way to meet new people. They have a small restaurant downstairs that offers a variety of food options that are very affordable. There is also a water bottle filling station. Overall, I couldn’t recommend this place enough! I will definitely be booking again!!

10

Wendy

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were super helpful. Everything was spotless and safe!

10

Jessica

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant stay. Very close to everything with lovely staff.

8

David

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In this day and age of self check-in it was a comfort to experience so many friendly and helpful COde team members. From check-in to breakfast and bar service and tour guides, everyone was exceptional.

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Location

Exceptionally central, right on or just off the Royal Mile near major sights and Waverley station, making the city very walkable. The prime spot can bring late-night street noise and heavy tourist crowds.

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Joseph

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the middle of everything.

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J. Terence

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

Only downside is it's right on the Royal Mile which is saturated with tourists. Otherwise great for the price.

8

Anthony

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideally placed in Edinburgh

8

Wolfgang

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location

10

Janardhana Swamy

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Clean, modern and comfortable.

10

VANESSA

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location.

10

Karina

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location, location, location !

10

Reece

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and peaceful despite being in the centre of Edinburgh

10

Jed

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really exceeded expectations. Location is fantastic - central royal mile. For a relatively inexpensive hotel (including dorm / bunk room options) the hotel was beautifully designed and maintained. Food and staff in the lobby were both great. Would definitely recommend.

10

Karly

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a wonderful stay! Right off the Royal Mile, so great for exploring the city centre.

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Dining

The on-site café/bar offers good, reasonably priced breakfasts and drinks, and many enjoyed the food. Some guests note limited breakfast variety or slow service at busy times.

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Donald

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly good food, good beers, great location

6

Magdalena

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Location and price can’t be beat to stay during Fringe. Kitchen wasn’t available due to renovations. Service at cafe was very slow everytime I ordered. Hope these can be improved on for future.

10

Rebecca

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very clean with great service! Cafe was amazing, as well as the people.

10

Christie

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I stayed in the Courtroom and was pleasantly surprised with how comfy the beds were. Bathrooms were clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also delicious, and I liked the option of pre-ordering it through their guest portal to save a few ££. Would recommend!

8

Rosemary

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were friendly and helpful. As a middle aged female solo traveler I was nervous about using a hostel for the first time. I recommend Code Pod Court. It has perfect location, attentive staff, and the on site restaurant and free activities were a plus.

10

Julianne

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hostel hotel was so inviting fun and clean… It was also very safe… Love the options of food and drinks right in the lobby and everyone was so kind and nice

10

Barbara

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible location, reasonably priced breakfast, clean room and fun theme

10

Bethany

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

10/10 stay!! Would 100% recommend! Located in the heart of Edinburgh, just off the royal mile, this hostel provided the perfect stay! The staff were welcoming and very helpful. Check in was quick and easy! I took Advantage of the luggage storage upon arrival, which is free for all guests. The pod itself is a good size, each pod is fitted with a small shelf, a light switch and a usb charging port. They provide free fans and extra pillows can be provided upon request. Towels are £3 to rent and you can keep them for the duration of your stay. The shared bathrooms were cleaned regularly throughly my stay and where always tidy. The showers are amazing! They are super powerful and come with a waterfall shower head! Each pod is allocated a locker to store all your belongings, they are spacious and easy to use. The overall security of the property is great, only people staying are able to enter the rooms as you are given a unique code that gains you entry. Each night there are themed events that are complete free to join which is a great way to meet new people. They have a small restaurant downstairs that offers a variety of food options that are very affordable. There is also a water bottle filling station. Overall, I couldn’t recommend this place enough! I will definitely be booking again!!

8

Maria

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central location! Delicious breakfast!

10

Louise

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and staff were friendly. The food was good in the restaurant as well.

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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory)

Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Private 10-Bed Dormitory Room

Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory

Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory

Pod in a 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Private 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Pod in a 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Double Room with Ensuite Bathroom

Pod in a 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Pod in a 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room

Superior Double Room

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