Smart City Hostels Edinburgh, Edinburgh

General: Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Services: Laundry, Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Tour Desk, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.

The hostel is packed full of features. All rooms have extra large bunk beds, are en suite with great power showers and lockers for every guest.

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.

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.

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

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: 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 2.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is not included and costs GBP 4.95 per person.

Parking: No parking available.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.