Reviews of Light House Hostel Edinburgh Hostel
20 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Atmosphere 86%
Cleanliness 85%
Facilities 83%
Location 74%
Safety 86%
Staff 91%
Value 80%
Facilities
- Free Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- 24 Hour Security
- Adaptors
- BBQ
- Bicycle Parking
- Board Games
- Book Exchange
- Cable TV
- Common Room
- Cooker
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Fridge Freezer"
- Games Room
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Iron / Ironing Board"
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Microwave
- Mini Supermarket
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Reception (limited hours)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone Fax Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels Included
- Towels for hire
- Utensils
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Important Information
Latest check in is at 10.00pm. Guest no show will result the charge of the full booking. If you are going to arrive after 10pm please ring ahead to inform us. The reception will be closed at 11pm and there will be no check in after 11pm. On arrival: a £10 refundable key deposit to be paid and balance paid in full. Please leave shoes on front Shoe Rack as no shoes in the Light House. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS, SPORTS EVENT WEEKENDS, AUGUST, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR BOOKINGS – IMPORTANT NOTICE: Because of high demand during bank holiday weekends, sports event weekends, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Christmas and Hogmanay, all bookings for these periods will need to be paid in full in advance. Cancellation policy for bank holiday weekends, sports event weekends, August, Christmas and New Year bookings is 14 days before arrival. Soon after you have made your booking, we will charge your credit/debit card or send you an online PayPal invoice to be paid to confirm your booking. Cancellation policy for bank holiday weekends, sports event weekends, August, Christmas and New Year bookings is 14 days before arrival
Check-in / Check-out
Earliest check-in: 15:00
Latest Check-out: 10:30
Policies
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Taxes Not Included
Atmosphere 86%
Cleanliness 85%
Facilities 83%
Location 74%
Safety 86%
Staff 91%
Value 80%
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- Atmosphere - 80%
- Cleanliness - 80%
- Facilities - 80%
- Location - 80%
- Safety - 60%
- Staff - 80%
- Value - 60%
Anonymous
19 Apr 2019
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
Sightseeing & culture
Age Range:
31-40
Liked: house keeping everyday.
Disliked: pantry not good enough place for all people engaging at a time.
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 100%
- Cleanliness - 80%
- Facilities - 80%
- Location - 60%
- Safety - 80%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 80%
20 Nov 2017
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
Work / volunteering
Age Range:
41+
Liked: Atmosphere - really nice staff and guests staying here. Kitchen facilities. Size - one of the smaller hostels in town, a bonus. Lockers - large enough to take even big bags.
Disliked: Beds - squeaky metal frames, slightly wobbly as not fixed to the wall and some with sagging mattresses. I much prefer the solid, wooden bunk beds at Castle Rock Hostel.
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 80%
- Cleanliness - 80%
- Facilities - 80%
- Location - 60%
- Safety - 80%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 40%
17 Aug 2017
Travel Type:
With friends / other travellers
Trip Type:
Backpacking / gap year
Age Range:
18-24
Liked: Friendly staff
Disliked: Too many people sharing the room with, price, location
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 80%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 100%
- Location - 60%
- Safety - 100%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 100%
10 Aug 2017
Travel Type:
With friends / other travellers
Trip Type:
Backpacking / gap year, Sports, adventure or outdoor activities
Age Range:
31-40
Liked: it was the only place where we had breakfast included and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. the beds were pretty comfortable and it was also nice to have our own lockers
Disliked: maybe it's not so close to the city center, but it's still not so far
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 100%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 100%
- Location - 80%
- Safety - 80%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 100%
15 Jul 2017
Travel Type:
As a family with children
Trip Type:
City break, Family Holiday, Sightseeing & culture
Age Range:
41+
Liked: su limpieza, y los desayunos
Disliked: nada
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 100%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 100%
- Location - 100%
- Safety - 100%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 100%
Anonymous
26 Nov 2016
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
Events / festivals, Sightseeing & culture
Age Range:
18-24
Liked: The location is perfect, only 15 minutes walk from the Edinburgh castle. The staff were very friendly and waited for me, despite the fact that I was unable to arrive on time. The hostel itself is very cosy, it felt like being at home. Having breakfast included is absolutely wonderful, very convenient. I stayed in a 4-bed dorm and it was clean and comfortable. It was worth the money paid. If I come to Edinburgh again, I will stay the Light House Hostel.
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 60%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 80%
- Location - 20%
- Safety - 80%
- Staff - 60%
- Value - 40%
Anonymous
11 Nov 2016
Travel Type:
With my spouse / partner
Trip Type:
Backpacking / gap year, Sightseeing & culture
Age Range:
25-30
Liked: Clean and unique
Disliked: A lot of people living at the hostel take it over and try and claim beds or are very rude to new comers.
- Atmosphere - 100%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 100%
- Location - 100%
- Safety - 100%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 100%
Anonymous
24 Sep 2015
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
Sightseeing & culture
Liked: This was a wonderful hostel, it really felt like a home. Everyone working there was kind and welcoming. They suggested great things to do in Edinburgh and really enhanced the trip. The rooms are beautful and the bed was incredibly comfortable. It was the best nights sleep I've had in a long time. The atmosphere made the trip seem less loney (I was traveling by myslef) and I felt comfortable being in the hostel and common areas. It was very secure and clean and the breakfasts were a nive touch. Even the guests were friendly, I made several friends while there. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 100%
- Cleanliness - 100%
- Facilities - 100%
- Location - 80%
- Safety - 100%
- Staff - 100%
- Value - 100%
Anonymous
17 Sep 2015
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
City break, Sightseeing & culture
Liked: Beautiful house, great staff, very good atmosphere
Customer would recommend this property
- Atmosphere - 80%
- Cleanliness - 80%
- Facilities - 80%
- Location - 60%
- Safety - 80%
- Staff - 80%
- Value - 80%
Anonymous
17 Aug 2015
Travel Type:
Alone
Trip Type:
Events / festivals
Liked: Lovely homely feel. Clean and safe. Breakfast is free. Some staff sociable and helpful.
Disliked: Sharing in 10 bed room, very noisy when travellers returned at different times in the night - not helped by loud springs in bunk beds, creaky doors and lockers. Some travellers were very inconsiderate, switching on lights from returning drunk at 3/4am, and waking up anyone already sleeping.
Customer would recommend this property