See all properties

Containers Hostel Edinburgh

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Murrayfield Stadium

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Containers Hostel Edinburgh

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom
Courtyard
Property amenity
Property amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Cheval Old Town Chambers

Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Pet-friendly
Parking available
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1917)
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
357 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 2RP

What's nearby

  • Murrayfield Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station - 5 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taste Good Oriental Cuisine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sergio’s Fry - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Shandon Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gorgie Fish Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Containers Hostel Edinburgh

When you stay at Containers Hostel Edinburgh, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Murrayfield Stadium and Edinburgh Zoo. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a short walk: Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop is 14 minutes and Balgreen Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Also known as

Containers Hostel Edinburgh
Containers Hostel
Containers Edinburgh
Containers Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
Containers Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh
Containers Hostel Edinburgh Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Containers Hostel Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Containers Hostel Edinburgh does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Containers Hostel Edinburgh?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Containers Hostel Edinburgh?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Containers Hostel Edinburgh?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Containers Hostel Edinburgh and nearby?
Containers Hostel Edinburgh has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Containers Hostel Edinburgh like?
Containers Hostel Edinburgh is a short 9-minute walk from Murrayfield Stadium and 14 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Corn Exchange.

Containers Hostel Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

It's a unique concept but wish the property was more well cared for and that they don't cram that many people in the space. It feels a bit like a slum. Twelve people, six bunk beds are a lot for such a tight space. The room smells. And bathroom + kitchen + common space get so overused that it seems to be always dirty
ST, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely love this property, the vibes are amazing. Everytime I come to Edinburgh I stay here, I can relax and just bring things down love them
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cheap and does the job
Was cheap and decent, staff seemed a little clueless at times but comfortable standard hostel.
Sam, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay during the fringe
By far the cheapest place to stay in Edinburgh during the fringe! Obviously it’s not the most luxurious place in the world but it was a friendly atmosphere and the facilities were perfectly fine. Free parking in Edinburgh was also a big bonus.
Chris, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Does a good job for the Fringe
Cheap, easy and great for the fringe. Really nice staff. It is out of the city so you have to get a cab or bus but that was fine
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap and Cheerful
Nice friendly staff not too far from city centre good value for money .
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Worth to TRY.
It is new kind of backpacking experience, but defo worth to try. Place is nice, staff is very helpful and everything is OK. Highly reccomend
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best experience of my life
The outside of the hostel looks a wee bit sketchy. Once inside your perception will change. The people and staff were very welcoming. Containers hostel was quite the experience. Many could say it is a hidden gem.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Worst hotel
Worst worst worst. Only drinkers and smokers. Strongly not recommended for family
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, lovely staff
i booked the hostel for me and my partner to go see the fringe, we wanted something a bit different, thought it would make for good photos. would recommend, the staff were really lovely
rebecca, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

pretty well self contained
pretty good. clean dorms. nice vibe. it is a bit rough n ready but it's shipping containers! nice atmosphere too. events most nights so good social. chill out zone, indoors and out and gaming consoles for some old school Mario kart action
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hazel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great chill hostel with friendly staff
Stayed only a night at the hostel with a group of friends before an early morning flight. Very welcoming with everyone being friendly and respectful of each other. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a chat or a hang out with some nice people while visiting the city. It not be the most beautiful place on the outside but once you enter the hostel it's like a mini community and you can forget that you are in the middle of the city.
Kris, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay
Was a pretty nice stay no issues at all, room and other areas all clean, little bit basic but exactly what you expect lovely staff and other guests, but be pre warned if you want peaceful and quiet early nights then this may not be the pace for you, Overall was a very nice time thanks
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Minute of despiration
It is exactly what it sounds like - a number of containers crammed with as many bunk beds as could fit. RIckety, dirty and not very comfortable. It is made slightly better with relentless drinking and socialising that is done during the day and well into the night, as the owner operator is a very welcoming host. Otherwise, the linen is dirty, no towels, bathrooms are scary after the night before.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edinburgh
Great place but hard to find
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The idea is good, but the execution was very poor. Far too many bunks in each pod with little or no light, especially in the corners. Very little security, in fact none as any Tom, Dick or Harry could walk onto the site and into the pods with no problems. Although the ground was covered in " astro turf " it was clearly very wet and damp in most places and there were also various smells emanating from various area's.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value hostel
For a hostel made of shipping containers it's more comfortable than you'd expect. The staff are friendly and it's generally good value. The only problems were the reception was often unattended and the bedding wasn't completely clean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Little Oasis
Great place to stay, very friendly staff. Ideal for The Fringe
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Es un concepto diferente y bastante interesante, pero a nivel de limpieza si queda debiendo, la primera impresión que uno se lleva no es la mejor.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hotel décevant, loin du centre
Nous ne sommes pas restés à l'hôtel au vue des locaux dont l'état de propreté ne correspondait pas à nos critères. Le personnel était très accueillant et n'a posé aucune condition sur le fait que nous ne restions pas sur place. Hotel conseillé aux jeunes ou routards endurcis sans aucun jugement. Petit conseil au propriétaire, il pourrait peut être investir dans une tonnelle un peu plus grande et conséquente pour la cour intérieure commune. Dans un pays pluvieux ou le réconfort est sans doute, dans un hôtel un lieu ou on peut se protéger de la pluie. PS : Le bureau de réception est à l'abri, les clients sous la pluie pour l'enregistrement !!!
gilles, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good, becouse the crew was nice
The most things was good. I like the town, fantastic
mia, 2-night trip
Verified MrJet guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mal eine etwas andere Art unterzukommen aber definitiv lohnenswert, wenn man wenig budget hat und Leute kennenlernen will
Laura, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review