Hotel Of The Month: Smart City Hostel, Edinburgh

Continuing on our hotel of the month feature, this month sees our accolade go to one of Edinburgh's most impressive hostels - Smart City Hostel. Find out why we love it so much here.

Mike Warburton

Date published: 17th Mar 2014

Just off Edinburgh's world famous Royal mile lies Smart City Hostel, a luxurious five star hostel that redefines the hostel experience.

Accredited by Scotland's national tourism organisation- -Visit Scotland, Smart City Hostel is an award winning stylish hostel with great facilities that makes it the ideal choice for value accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. With emphasis placed on making the accommodation ideal for everyone from travelers to families, Smart City Hostel has maintained a focused priority on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where respect and unity is the prevailing sentiment.

The decor and general aesthetic of the hostel is both modern and vibrant (above), whilst remaining true to its proud Scottish heritage. On site you'll find the extraordinary Bar 50 (below), a fully licensed restaurant and bar complete with WiFi, Sky Sports and pool table. Excellent and affordable breakfasts too are included from a mere £4.95.

The hostel remains open for 24 hours with no curfew in place, ideal for those wanting to enjoy the extensive offerings of Edinburgh's nightlife. Rooms too are available for between two to twelve people (below), ideal for a couples retreat, or a family/friends weekend away.

The rooms themselves come clean, affordable and spacious, making for the perfect hostel experience, with the hostel itself run by a dedicated team who know the city inside out, and who also know what it takes to make your stay memorable.

Head here to book your stay at Smart City Hostel Edinburgh.