Supplying comfortable lodgings in the heart of Edinburgh, the CODE Edinburgh is a budget-friendly hostel that combines modern design with traditional period building style. Princes Street is just a couple of minutes away from the accommodation on foot. Japanese-inspired ‘pod’ beds offer an extra level of sophistication and privacy. Each room at the hostel also contains a shower room. For convenience, the hostel offers communal and kitchen areas where guests can unwind and mingle with others. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in all areas of the property. A complimentary breakfast is provided each morning at the hostel. The accommodation is also surrounded by a large collection of dining choices to suit all budgets and tastes. The Scottish National Gallery is a five-minute walk from the hostel. Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland can both be reached in less than 15 minutes on foot.
WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym
With its central position in the city, the location of the CODE Edinburgh was one of its biggest selling points for previous guests. Many major attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery are within walking distance of the hoste
Offering supposedly an extra level of privacy and quietness over standard bed/bunkbeds, the unique pods were praised by most former visitors staying at the accommodation. Furthermore, the cleanliness standards of the pods – and hostel as a whole
Essentially all past guests of the CODE Edinburgh were full of praise for the service they received from the staff. The hostel's personnel are said to be very welcoming, warm and accommodating.
Whilst both the quality and cleanliness of the shared bathrooms has rarely been criticised, it has been said on occasion that the limited amount of bathrooms has caused problems – an understandable issue due to there being only one bathroom per
A small number of previous visitors had an issue with noise when staying at the hostel. Whilst noise from those staying at the accommodation was typically kept to a minimum, street noise at night and in the morning was problematic on occasion.
The accommodation has attracted minor criticism for the mattresses supposedly being somewhat thin, while the cost of staying is considered more expensive than other hostel alternatives in the area. Despite this, the large majority found the CODE Edinburgh