The Awda Key
The Awda Key, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AL, United Kingdom- Sculpture
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Modern Dormitory Rooms
Experience comfort and brightness in our newly refurbished dormitory rooms, perfect for solo travelers or groups. Choose from small 6-bed en-suite options or larger dormitories with shared bathrooms.
Convenient Location
Located in a charming Victorian townhouse just a short walk from Princes Street, our hotel offers easy access to all that Edinburgh has to offer. With buses running frequently to the city center and the rail station just minutes away, exploring the city is a breeze.
Historic Charm
Enjoy the original high ceilings and bay windows of our B-listed property, adding a touch of historic charm to your stay.
Book your stay at The West End Hotel Edinburgh for a memorable and comfortable experience in the heart of the city.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
84 m2
City View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 10 guests
10 adults
Beds
10 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
21 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
4 Double Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Towels and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults
Beds
4 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bunk Bed
243 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
23 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults
Beds
6 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 10 guests
10 adults
Beds
10 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 18 guests
18 adults
Beds
18 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 24 guests
24 adults
Beds
12 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 6 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 9 guests
9 adults
Beds
9 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 12 guests
12 adults
Beds
12 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
18 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
4 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
19 m2
City View, Garden View, Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
19 m2
City View, Garden View, Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
14 m2
City View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
14 m2
City View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
It’s cheap and close to city center, the stuff were nice
They don’t have a lockers in the rooms to put the luggage although they put an image of a room that has a lockers. The room was extremely dense and all the stuff of everybody was on the floor and it was really hard not to lose something.
Beliggenhet- rolig, fin avstand å gå inn til sentrum
Veldig møkkete over alt
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Nothing
The photos are a complete lie this place is filthy and lies through all there bookings.
Nothing
The “pod” were just bunk beds with a curtain rather than a door, like most capsule hotels I’ve stayed at. Distinction lack of privacy.
It was conveniently located for the event I was attending and also for getting to the airport the next morning. Pod was comfortable for me on my own, was handy having the locker right next to the bed. Toilet/shower facilities were clean.
The water on the sink is very slow, the same with the shower. The shower drain is blocked. Shower floor is dirty
Great value. Comfy mattress
If you don’t like high beds these are triple bunks the shower wasn’t near the room
Very clean, comfy beds. Quiet location.
A couple of the plugs in the room were broken
Good location for exploring Edinburgh
Cleanliness and facilities were disappointing. Dirty linen, a dirty room with rubbish on the floor, and a grimy-looking kitchen. The bathroom door didn't close properly, the lights stayed on all night, and there was no floor mat or mop after showering. We also received no information about the facilities on arrival. Luggage storage was charged for despite being in an area that did not seem secure. Overall, the location was the main positive.
I liked the bar area and the vanity room. These will really comfy area. The hostel is also in really central location so it really ideal for visiting Edinburgh. I really liked the aesthetic of the hostel and staff were really friendly.
While I knew there was going to be 10 people in female only dorm and have stayed in lots of hostels, the room itself was far too small to accommodate 10 people. We only had one sink, bathroom and shower and the shower the blocked. While the bed was comfortable. I felt like room was far too small to accommodate this number of people and therefore felt cramped. I felt cleanliness was a bit of issue overall, as result of the overcrowding particular in shower area and was in need a good deep clean. Also the fridge in the shared kitchen needs a good deep clean.
Location Prívate bathroom Confortable bed Warm room Outside view
Stairs No elevator
Location and an attractive building.
I don’t know where the 7.5 rating for this hostel comes from. I slept in a single bed at POD, and the first thing I came across was a bloodstained tissue on the shelf above the bed. The bed linen looked as though it hadn’t been changed. What’s more, it gets terribly stuffy in the POD at night and you can hardly breathe. The bathroom was OK, but some extra shelves or hooks to put things on would have been useful. However, the worst part of the whole hostel was the kitchen. Lots of the appliances weren’t working, it was dirty, and the fridge was crammed full of rotten food. I was afraid to put anything in there.
Unfortunately, I think the current 7.5 rating is a little generous. The hostel was generally quite dirty, especially the bedding, bathroom and kitchen. My bed linen was dirty enough that I chose to sleep in my own sleeping bag. The kitchen was poorly maintained, with several things either dirty or not working. I also had problems with my key card and had to return to reception several times before it was finally replaced. The rooms are spacious but packed with beds, which are very low and can feel uncomfortable or claustrophobic, especially on the lower and middle bunks. On the plus side, the location is quiet and there was hot water. Unfortunately, even at a relatively low price, I don’t think it offers good value for money.
Bierauswahl
Lage vor der Stadt, Toiletten Papier ist ausgegangen
The neigjbourhood was nice and quiet.
Everything was very dirty. The duvet was too small.
Location and helpful staff
Cleaning vas very bad under the beds, in corners of room and specially the bath room was very awfull
La ubicación era buena para lo que necesitamos y era económico para los precios de Edimburgo
Los baños estaban sucios y la ropa de cama está parecía que no había sido cambiada
The property needs improvement. No shampoo, no soap in the toilet, pillows not comfortable and being in the middle of a 3 level bunk bed is really a bad experience. Kitchen is dirty. Toilet inside the room is not clean and no rug. There was only one person addressing concerns from guests.
Très bien
Rien
nothing
receptionist was too bad
Està molt ben ubicat, no comparteixes habitació amb gaire gent. Els llits tenen cortina i endolls a prop, també hi ha taquilles on guardar les coses. La dutxa molt còmoda.
Si et toca el llit a dalt, les escales per pujar-hi són força incòmodes i difícils de pujar.
It’s good location. Staff has been very good. The girl looking after the property given me a free towel once she got to know that I don’t have a duet on my bed. Excellent and nice staff.
I lost my trouser during the stay. I would recommend if there will be lockers in side the room that will be good. The facility is not as shown in the pictures
I liked the pod as the mattress was v conformable and it deadened the sounds in the room
Shower was very tight space wise but very clean
La ubicación no esta mal.
Las vibras del lugar son muy raras, la cocina es mejor que la cierren porque no funciona como tal, no tienen nada para poder comer ni cocinar, no hay un espacio donde puedas comer y sentirte comodo. No volveria a hospedarme ya que no es un lugar donde te sientas seguro.
Good hostel.
La ubicación está bien y la zona común del bar. Buenos precios para los que hay fuera. Las camas tienen cargador USB de distintos tipos y una luz muy agradable. La cortina es genial aunque algo corta y hay que ponerle una toalla o chaqueta para tener mayor privacidad.
La higiene del sitio deja mucho que desear. El baño sucísimo, cuando entré la primera vez, en la ducha había un pelo. Cuando volví a entrar ese pelo parecía haber llamado a otros pelos de distintas procedencias. Al día siguiente ese pelo ya era toda una sociedad acompañada de suciedad varia. Después de dos días, esa cantidad de pelo se había apoderado del baño y creo que ya formará parte del decorado del lugar. En la cocina, pasa algo similar con las manchas de grasa, incrustadas en los muebles. Creo que esa cocina la última vez que estuvo limpia fue el primer día que se abrió. Por no hablar de las cosas que estaban dentro de la nevera que por poco me hablan. Una revisión de vez en cuando a la nevera, no estaría mal. Algunos de los electrodomésticos estaban fuera de servicio. Por otro lado, las camas son muy blandas y notas todos los muelles, por lo que no es muy agradable.
Le personnel Localisation
Propreté, chambres dégueulasses, on a dû demander à ce que ce soit nettoyé. Chambre beaucoup trop petite c'est indécent.
Cleaning and tidy
Everything was perfect to be honest
Check-in was quick and easy, although when I found my bed someone else was laying there. The staff sorted it out quickly and got me new sheets. Overally the employees were very helpful. It's a 15 minute walk from Princess Street, but the location isn't crowded. The bed could be covered completely, providing privacy (it wasn't 100%, one could see through the curtain, but it did provide a sense of privacy). The toilets and showers were clean.
While the bedsheets were clean, the shelf in the sleeping pod was dusty. Floor under the bed wasn't clean either, being covered by dust. Other than those two places, it was clean. The shower had weak pressure, and water leaked through the shower door.
The staff is very nice and the building is cute and in a good location. The kitchen was very clean and the common area was nice.
The mattress needs to be replaced, the metal springs were digging into my back. The bathroom was not cleaned regularly and the shower was clogged with hair the entire time I was there. I don’t think they have a cleaning crew and instead just have the staff (who are very nice btw) do everything which is insane. They need to hire more people to help handle the work load.
Fantastic stay at revolver! A Grand old building with a modern unique vibe! Quiet relaxed open space seating and bar with good prices for Edinburgh. Large open window view. A Good location in a quiet area close to all amenities and easy stroll to shops and all tourist attractions. I Look forward to staying next time in Edinburgh. The staff are friendly thanks for your hospitality! Very Impressive!
Highly recommend!!!
Location was great. That there was a kitchen fridge to use. Also that I could relax in the lounge / bar area.
Nothing
Me gustó que la cama era cómoda y la ubicación es genial. Sobre todo para moverte desde o hacia el aeropuerto.
Los cuartos tienen locker con keypad (panel numérico) lo cual cada vez q alguien llega de noche y necesita algo te taladra la cabeza el sonido. Me parece una pésima idea q estén d entro del cuarto y no te dejan descansar.
POCO ESPACIO EN LAS HABITACIONES
MAS ESPACIO EN LAS HABITACIONES
Easy to find as close to Haymarket station and bus terminus.
Only one sink, one toilet and one shower for a room of 12. No toilet paper. £5 extra to hire a towel. Bunk beds three high and too cramped so banged head when sat up.
Well located Easy check in and out Bedding provided and made Lockers provided
The room was hot as was small but to be fair was summer Was a little expensive but again was a concert on and fringe festival so to be expected for then
Staff is very friendly
The people and the filth
The highlights of my stay were definitely the hotel's location and the surrounding neighborhood, which were perfect for exploring. I also loved hanging out in the bar area. As for the room, the bunk bed was excellent, exceptionally clean, very comfortable, and located in a quiet spot that made it easy to get a good night's rest.
My stay had a few drawbacks regarding cleanliness and basic amenities. The kitchen area was unclean and needed attention. Additionally, the soap and shampoo dispensers in the shower were consistently empty throughout my stay, which made it inconvenient. With better attention to housekeeping and restocking essentials, this place has a lot of potential.
Location
Not clean and smelly
Staff was Excellent - Props to Rachel, very helpful and explained everything properly
Expensive
The staff were great. Loved the location and found my pod very comfortable.
The vanity room hair dryers didn't work and would love to have water more available.
とっても綺麗です。施設も
結構駅から遠い。ベッドの天井が低い。
Minha cama era bem privativa
Banheiros e limpeza bem a desejar
Struttura con un grande potenziale e staff molto volenteroso. Zona comoda per i mezzi abbastanza vicino al centro e pub.
Terzo piano senza ascensore nonostante la struttura non fosse piena. Nonostante avessi chiesto con largo anticipo un letto basso, quando siamo arrivati il letto non era disponibile e per averlo abbiamo dovuto separarci in due camere diverse. Spazio minimo in camera e nessun controllo e gestione di nessun genere. Pulizia nettamente da rivedere.
La ubicación y las facilidades del alojamiento.
La limpieza, los cubos estaban llenos y los aseos no estaban limpios.
non posso dire molto perchè sono arrivata la notte e andata via al mattino seguente, in generale benino. non ho avuto troppo tempo per poter dare un giudizio
non mi è piaciuto il serivzio di check in, avevo il volo in arrivo la notte che portava inoltre un ritardo, ho soggiornato qui per la vicinanza con l'aeroporto. Ho comunicato l'orario di arrivo e mi è stato detto che a quell'ora non era previsto il check in e che avrei dovuto pagare un extra costo per l'orario quell'ora... Fino al mio arrivo nella struttura non sapevo a cosa sarei andata incontro. Fortunatamente non ho avuto grossi problemi una volta arrivata e non mi hanno fatto pagare l'extra costo, ma non ero certo tranquilla.
Ambiente accogliente al primo impatto
Scarsa pulizia
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Excellent service. Great location.
One unhelpful staff member. Increased price during Edinburgh festival.
Bequemes Bett Einfaches Check in und Check out Tolle Lage
Sauberkeit in den Nasszellen (Dusche und Toiletten) Der Abfluss im Bad war 3 Tage lang verstopft und niemand hat sich darum gekümmert.
The place was overall clean and lovely. The location was good. The staff was accommodating and helpful.
I just felt like the vibe was off.
Очень комфортно что есть кухня. Чисто, уютно, близко к центру.
很晚入住,工作人员耐心等候
交通便利,步行到市中心不过二十分钟左右,周围还有一些宁静的小巷可以漫步
我大约十几天前就发了邮件说我的腿受伤了,请考虑帮我安排下铺,但却帮我安排了非常艰难的中铺,并表示不能更改,我入住三天极不便利。
The warm welcome from staff and quick help for any inquiries or issues
Estaba bien ubicado, de ahí pude caminar a todos los lugares de interés.
Las camas son muy incómodas
Tables in the garden were dirty.
Close to the places
The bed was slept in and not made. The shower was not draining and the staff did not help. They did my laundry for 6 pounds but they came out mixed colors and stuffed in a black garbage bag on the floor. Try someplace else if you can.
The staff along with the guest where kind and very respectful of everyone’s belongings
Beggars can’t be choosers
Price
Noise and location
Muy cómoda y espaciosa
Nette Räumlichkeiten.
Es stehen immer 3 Betten übereinander. Ich hatte das mittlere und wirklich Probleme, über die "Leiter" die Liegefläche zu erreichen. Ich hatte Glück, das ich nur 1 Nacht da war und nachts nicht aufstehen musste.
The location is sound
Regular cleaning would help, bigger refrigerators for storage too.
The location and staff
All lockers in the room were taken,should be 1 per bed
The location
The 3 layer bed not enough head space in between the beds
Staff molto gentile, accogliente e disponibile per qualsiasi problema o necessità. Carinissima la zona della reception con poltrone e divani per potersi rilassare, inoltre è presente anche un piccolo bar dove poter bere qualcosa e socializzare. In stanza ognuno ha il proprio locker dove riporre zaino ect. Non amo il letto a castello però devo dire che il materasso era assai comodo. Avevo i miei detergenti personali, ma ho gradito che comunque in bagno fossero disponibili sia il sapone per le mani, sia per corpo e capelli.
Migliorerei un po’ la pulizia
Great place ro stay ,have privacy easy comfortable 👌 highly recommend
Lovely location architecturally and not far from Haymarket. Beautiful old building with a stylish common area and bar. Well decorated but be prepared for stairs. Room looked good and the bathroom was well appointed.
The three tier bunks aren't comfortable. You can't sit up in bed and I was constantly hitting my head. The mattress wasn't comfortable so I slept on top of the duvet. The room was a good temperature but for some reason my neighbour had some kind of fan unit going all night, right by my head. So remember ear plugs!
The room was bright and clean. The bed was comfortable The staff welcoming and helpful Location was ideal I would recommend Truly a quality hostel
Nothing
Good location, clean and comfortable! Had everything one might need, I would definitely come back.
La habitación que nos asignaron era amplia, la cama un poco cuadrada pero cómoda. Contar con locker propio y servicio de guarda del equipaje fueron de gran ayuda. Sin dudas lo mejor del hostel es su ubicación.
Hubo un solo detalle: el grifo de agua caliente de la ducha. Al menos en la habitación que nos tocó, no había agua caliente en la ducha.
C'était top, à l'image de la ville magnifique. J'irais habiter à Édimbourg pour ce genre d'hôtel qui est super.
Lage top Personal freundlich Badezimmer für ein Hostel sehr gut
Das Fenster konnte nur einen Spalt breit geöffnet werden. Bei 6 Personen im kleinen Zimmer sehr stickig und heiss.
Good location, value for money, clean and safe.
Tourist tax not advertised on booking, toilets need regular cleaning and stock of paper.
Le salon est agréable
La cuisine laisse à désirer, ça ne semble pas très propre ni entretenu
Quiet location, clean rooms and friendly service! Would stay again!
Bathroom could’ve been a little cleaner but it was shared between 10 girls so I understand.
They charged me extra
Good and comfortable, clean and friendly staff.
I request a bed on the floor due to my back ache and got a response that my request was granted only to get to the hostel and i was told i could not get a floor bed.
I could not use the locker
A localização é boa, funcionários atenciosos, bom bar, os funcionários regularmente tiram o lixo dos quartos e estão sempre disponíveis
O carpete é meio sujo, nao tem um tapetinho no banheiro na saída do chuveiro
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Cleanliness
5.86/10Some issues with cleanliness mentioned, including construction debris and shared bathrooms not being well maintained.
Service
8.33/10Staff were very friendly and accommodating based on multiple reviews.
Location
8.37/10Location is noted as very convenient for exploring, with positive remarks about proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
6.82/10Rooms varied in comfort, with some comments about the beds being soft and noise from shared spaces.
Amenities
6.85/10Basic amenities were available, but some guests expressed a desire for more amenities like hot beverages.
Value for Money
7.31/10Good price-to-value ratio, although some noted inconveniences due to construction.
Food and Beverage
6.36/10No breakfast included, and limited options for hot drinks, leading to lower ratings in this category.
Overall Experience
6.93/10Generally positive stay with a few notable drawbacks affecting comfort and cleanliness.