Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile

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Dates

November 2025

3

December 2025

Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel is an ideal base for city adventures. Relax at the on-site bar, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and use in-room WiFi. The property offers laundry facilities, with helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk ready to assist with local recommendations.

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
24/7 front desk
Kitchen
Laundry
Housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

20 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Kitchenette

4 bedrooms

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Kitchenette

5 bedrooms

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

5 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
5 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Kitchenette

6 bedrooms

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

6 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Separate bedroom

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Desk

Daily housekeeping

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

15 Robertson's Close, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1LY

What's nearby

Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬1 min walk
‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
‪Burrito 'n Shakes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile

A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

You'll also find perks such as:

Meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All 199 rooms boast comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

Other amenities include:

Shared bathrooms with showers
Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and communal kitchens

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Microwave

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Room service
Separate dining area
Shared kitchen access

More

Desk
Safe
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 03 July and 01 September.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards

Cashless transactions are available

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

SYHA Edinburgh Metro

Metro Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Metro Youth

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Edinburgh

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.