Smart City Hostels Edinburgh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Address: 50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE (show map)

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Smart City Hostels Edinburgh is 1 star hotel with 132 rooms and the facilities of Family Rooms and Non-Smoking Rooms. This is a cheap hotel with the rates from 58 USD. Smart City Hostels Edinburgh is one of the recommended hotels under 100 USD near Walk along the Royal Mile, it is also not far from edinburgh festival fringe and Greyfrairs Kirk & Churchyard.

Smart City Hostels Edinburgh details: Just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Smart City Hostels Edinburgh has a 24-hour front desk and a lively restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is 400 metres away.

The award-winning rooms and dormitories at Smart City Hostels have large bunk beds and bathrooms with power showers. All rooms are spacious, and feature stylish décor.

Smart City Hostels is home to the popular Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar with Wi-Fi access, Sky Sports and a pool table. There is also a guest kitchen and a roof terrace.

Situated just 700 metres from the shops and nightlife of Princes Street, Smart City is half a mile from Holyrood Palace. Princes Street Gardens are a 5-minute walk away.

Location

The relaxed atmosphere of Smart City Edinburgh, means you're sure to have a unique experience where you can eat, drink, sleep, have fun and chill out, all in house. Combined with the near by and excellent choice of Edinburgh’s many attractions and nightlife makes us a great choice for anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle (400m) -
History, mystery, Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny and the best views in the city.

Palace of Holyroodhouse (500m) -
The palace that the Queen calls home in Scotland. With a look at the royals who stayed here throughout history.

Royal Yacht Britannia (2.5km) -
Follow in the footsteps of royalty, presidents and world leaders above (and below) decks for a taste of royal life at sea.

Museum of Scotland (500m) -
Everything you ever wanted to know about Scotland and its people in one easy visit.

National Gallery of Scotland (600m) -
Not just home to Scottish works, but also major European collections and regular blockbuster crowd-pullers like Rembrandt and Monet.

Rosslyn Chapel (10km) -
Regular tours or a Lothian bus 15 will get you there to experience the chapel mentioned in The Da Vinci Code.

Dynamic Earth (500m) -
Get the lowdown on Planet Earth from the Big Bang to the Futuredome in lots of hands-on, interactive ways.

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre (400m) -
Malts and blends, nips and drams – they’re all explained in entertaining fashion here with a wee sample to round things off.

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Rooms

All rooms have extra-large bunk beds, lockers and en suite power showers.

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Dining

Smart City Café is open all day every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving great food, wines, local beers and spirits, and offering range of entertainment.

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Hotel policies

Check-In

15:00

Check-Out

10:00

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children

All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is

Pre-pay

No deposit will be charged.

Extra charges

20 % VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges are applicable.

Dining

Buffet breakfast costs GBP 4.95 per person per night.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 5 per 24 hours.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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What Travellers Like

Great location and make be a good place for next visiting. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
Central location at a reasonable price, good quality towels and friendly staff. Comfortable rooms. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
The central location, next to the royal mile in the old town and the place was easy to find and comfortable. I got a very good price and the room was clean. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
The hostel has a good location and excellent value for money- clean. Friendly staff, spacious room. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
Good location and great value for the moneys. Very helpful staff and clean rooms. Cheap drinks at the bar. . Read review
Posted: Mar 24, 2011

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Travel information

Smart city hostel Edinburgh is situated just off Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and a few minute's stroll from both Waverley Railway Station and the Airport Bus terminal.

The Airlink, number 100 bus from the airport to the city centre, drops off at Waverley Bridge, Smart City Hostel is a few minutes walk. The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes and a ticket will cost you 3.00 GBP for a single and 5.00 GBP for a return ticket.

From Waverley Train Station
- exit Waverley station using the Market Street exit
- turn to your left, crossing the road and go up the Scotsman steps
- at the top of the steps, turn right into North Bridge and walk a few meters until you reach the High Street (also known as Royal Mile)
- turn left into the High Street
- at the Radisson Hotel turn right down Blackfriars Street
- Smart City Hostel is located on the Right Hand side at the foot of Blackfriars Street