Name: Code Pod A The Court Edinburgh
Address: 1 A Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, GB

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Denise

Comfortable hotel room.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Wincle

We were in a private superior double bed room on the fourth floor for five days. Unfortunately, the elevator only went to the third floor, but staff were very helpful getting our luggage to the room. The room is kinda small for two people with a lot of luggage. The bathroom shower was awesome! There was limited housekeeping and had to be requested. Clean towels and coffee pods ran out after the third day but after requesting more, they were delivered. The bar and dining area were nice. The menu was limited, but there are so many wonderful restaurants nearby to satisfy dining expectations! Bella Italia was a wonderful option.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Sreeraksha

It was a great hostel to stay at!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Belinda

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Hayley

Great bathroom and lovely views from 4th floor

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Thomas

Great stay! Close to lots,

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Meghan

Really wonderful stay in an 8 bed female dorm at The Code. Room was clean, lockers for belongings are large and easy to access. Common area bathrooms were very clean and never crowded. The cafe is great and you can't beat the location to everything in city center. Highly recommend and will likely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Kaminni

CODE was a really nice hostel with friendly staff and well thought of design for most parts. The toilets were outside the room equipped with hairdryer so that people do not get disturbed. The pods were also comfy and they also had fans that you could borrow if you felt that the room was warm (Thank you!).

The CODE also had many activities that you can experience which was really nice and i met nice fellow solo travellers through the activities (Eg. Pub quiz, walking tour, beer tasting, movie night). And alot of their activities were also free.
They also had free luggage storage pre and post check-in. The food at the cafe was discounted for hostel stayers and it was pretty good.

Overall an amazing hostel experience!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

S

Great staff, beautiful hostel, fantastic location, love staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Julia

Location perfect for a first time visit to Edinburgh as so close to many historical sites and lots of restaurants and shops. We stayed at beginning and end of our trip.our 4th floor room more spacious than the room we had on the 3rd floor.Both were clean. We did not eat but did enjoy a drink at the bar one evening with a friendly crowd.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Nathan

Outstanding location, friendly staff and fun activities each night. Rooms are SUPER tiny and mine had a cleanliness issue when I arrived, but they did resolve it. Food downstairs is convenient and good, and you can leave your luggage before/after check in/out. Highly recommended base for an easy, fun trip!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Lisa

This Hostel is close to everything. It has a restaurant and a space to socialize (theatre room, kitchen with huge eating space, etc.). The staff are friendly and helpful..

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Nancy

Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The pods were clean and well maintained. The common areas were very chill and offered a nice place to recharge (either devices, or yourself). I would highly recommend and will stay again if I ever go back!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Lorraine

Fabulous spot right downtown in the mix of everything. The ladies dorm was wonderful bring earplugs, though everything was clean and the people were friendly. I would book there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Daniel

Location was ideal. In the middle of most everything. Double room was great. Staff was super helpful with all of our questions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Grigorii

Great staff, clean rooms. Had a smooth stay overall, was nice to chat to some other guests from all over the world! Very good location, close to everywhere I needed to go.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

George

Comfortable shared workspace and movie room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

George

Clean, convenient, friendly staff.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Marianne

Either I didn't look closely enough or it wasn't advertised, but this is a hostel. Now, for a hostel, it was surprisingly quiet and we were able to book a room with an ensuite. It was very small, but if your goal is to be right in the middle of the Royal Mile without paying a fortune, this is the place. We didn't stay long enough to use a lot of amenities. The lobby was very loud and most of the guests were considerably younger (hostel vibe). TLDR: hostel, quiet upstairs, small ensuite room, middle of Royal Mile.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Ellen

We stayed one night in The Code.The staff were helpful, they were very good at sharing about The Code's amenities. Location was excellent for us. Our room was clean and it was great you could , if you wanted, have breakfast on site.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Destiny

First time staying in a hostel. Beautiful and clean room. Very small. Shared bathroom was beautiful and clean, however had an odor in the showers closest to the toilets but there were others to use so it was fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Erika

Great location, very clean, quiet, awesome staff - would absolutely recommend staying here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Jonathan

For a hostel this was excellent! Nice theme and great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Nathan

You’re paying for location here. Right in the middle of everything. This is not luxury. But it’s cool.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Danielle

Great location, fun environment

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Daniel

The Code is where

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

John

Loved all the thoughtful care given to leaving luggage before checkin and after checkout. The communal bathroom was spotless. The location was unmatched (bonus concert in St. Giles right across the street). Fun work space. Funky but very clean and comfortable “cell” with towels and flip flops. Breakfast was wonderful! It was a perfect place for us. Would return in a heartbeat!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Peter

This place is awesome! We stayed in the family room for four and it was comfortable, clean and spacious. Free pre-check in and post-check out luggage storage onsite. Great location right in the middle of the Royal Mile action, yet providing a quiet night’s rest. In room A/C a definite plus.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Tiziana

Great accomodation and so central to all the sites. Interesting building with a lot of history

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Eduardo

This was probably as good of an experience as one can expect in a hostel. The property was well maintained, including clean showers, and comfortable beds. There weee lots of amenities, including a coworking space and library. And we received 15% off at the bar and restaurant downstairs. The staff were welcoming and helpful. When I messed up my locker, the front desk attendant, Clancy, was happy to come up to the third floor to unlock it for me, for which I was grateful. It is also in a central location. I recommend it if you need a budget friendly option while in Edinburgh.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Randy

Can’t beat the location. Right in the middle of everything, yet quiet at night. Highly recommend.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

kathy

The hotel is very well situated in the city center. Check-in was quick and straightforward. It was nice to have a kettle with milk provided in the room, and the shower was excellent. I had a comfortable queen-sized bed in a private room.
However, there were two notable issues. Upon arrival, staff knocked quietly and entered without waiting for a clear response. They seemed surprised there were two women in the room and asked if we wanted two single beds instead — it felt a bit awkward.
The bigger problem came the next morning when I woke up with multiple itchy bites all around my ankles. I’m quite sure they were flea bites. When I reported it to the front desk, the staff member didn’t seem very concerned. Only after I specifically asked if she was going to report it did she hesitantly say she would tell housekeeping.
Aside from these two issues, the place was otherwise amazing. I would recommend it, but the hotel really needs to address pest control and staff training on guest complaints.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Tiziana

A lovely accomodation and so plush and relaxing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Immanuel

Highly recommended

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

AMM

Nice and clean. Their social events were really good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Tiziana

The upper level rooms are very special and plush. The building has an amazing past and so close to all attractions on the Royal Mile.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Natalie

Best hostel I’ve stayed at! Great amenities and very clean areas. Bathrooms were nice and big, and the pods felt very private. Would recommend to anyway looking for a place to stay in Edinburgh

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Bruno

Good place to stay in the center of Edinburgh.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Rob

A lovely hotel right in the heart of the royal mile

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Lee

Hotel was good with a great location on the Royal Mile almost dead in the middle. Only complaints are the bickering staff during check-in and minimal towels.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Lisa

Really enjoyed our stay there. Unfortunately the lift was out of order but the staff were really helpful in bringing our cases up and down the stairs! Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was great. Would definitely stay there again and have recommended it to other friends and family. Interesting historical background too.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Jasmine

I’ve stayed at a few hostels in Edinburgh but this was the best one by far! The staff and guests were all friendly and welcoming. If you’re traveling alone or with at least one other person, I’d recommend staying here. It’s close to all of the touristy destinations and Waverley Station!

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Yalena

Be careful about leaving your personal belongings in the lockers. The locker assigned to me was already occupied, so I used another one. I did not have any problems at first, but on day two, I got to the room and found that my belongings, including personal documents and cash, had been removed and left unattended outside the locker. I was very disappointed, as there was no notification and no effort made to keep my items secure.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Sarah

Didn’t expect it to be so well maintained and the facilities. Clean, got a peaceful dorm and it’s safe!! I am very impressed
Thank you!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

MARSHALL

Amazing place would recommend it every single time to solo travelers or those who want to be perfectly middle of the city.

The only recommendation I would have is install fans in each one of the pods to keep it cool you can’t get quite warm. Also think about changing out the cloth shears at the end of the pods and putting roller more sturdy closings on each one of the pods.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

IRAYDA MIRTALA

Excelente ubicación

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Gareth

Booking a whole dorm for ten of us was superb. Comfortable, clean and an ideal location. The price made it even better.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Marie

It was such good value for money
It was well staffed and all of them were very pleasant and helpful. Survived a 8 bedded dorm in a top pod at 64

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Charis

My stay here was great! The pods were clean and having a locker and peg was so helpful. There was also luggage storage which I used and the bathrooms were lovely and clean. The pod was a bit hot but I could borrow a fan so that helped a lot. I had porridge and a hot chocolate for breakfast, both of which were delicious! I didn’t make use of any of the activities, but there seemed to be plenty of options for solo travellers. Very near the train station (you’ll need to walk up a hill/steps) and the castle. I really enjoyed my stay here, thank you!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

April

The common areas were crowded and the hallways were a bit creepy, but the pod was comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Great location clean rooms friendly staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Angela

The staff were
Brilliant .

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Victor

Very good location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Sarah

A perfect place to land after a long flight. Conveniently located just off the Royal Mile. The facilities were clean, and staff were super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Stanley

Perfect place if you just need somewhere to sleep in the centre

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Barry

Great staff especially having to navigate wotif booking . All I can say is book direct

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Antonios

Above my expectations

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Amanda

Staff was phenomenal! Sleeping quarters, bathrooms and showers were all clean! My first time in a hostel and I was pleasantly surprised. The location is also perfect.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Jason

Nice and clean and close to all the attractions

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Audrey

Jai adoré, en plein cœur de Édimbourg, je ne pouvais pas demander mieux. Jai eu 10 hébergements dans mon voyage et celui là était de loin le meilleur.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Julissa

It was clean
I will put this hostal at the high end. Super secure, clean. People are very helpful.
They open the PEND, which is great. You can work. They fridges were you can save your food. There is also a microwave, water heater, dishes, utensiles.
I didnt participate but they have different activities.
Location is a plus
They also have a restaurant with good prices.
I stayed in a 10 pod
The mattress was super comfy. Two connector for usb. They offer a fan if u are to hot. The bathroom are clean
I will recommend it. They also have single rooms if you dont want to be with other people
A place to go

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Emily

Had a very nice environment for a first time solo traveler.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Nicholas

The best hostel I have ever stayed in, hands down. Location is great. Amenities and set up were top notch. Staff were extremely helpful every time I had a question. Well worth the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Odilia

Optimal location!! Super friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Russell

Room was very clean, sleeping accommodation was fairly comfortable but a little cramped for a larger person.
Not overly keen on music starting at 7.00am, not loud but audible. Bathroom facilities were clean and in good order.
Would recommend for a single traveller.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Brenda

Great hostel and close to everything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Irina

This is primarily a hostel with shared rooms. We stayed in a private room with ensuite bath on 4th floor- elevator only went to 3rd floor. Staff was most helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the free walking tour, didn’t try any of other activities offered. We had tasty dinner and breakfast in the cafe on the ground floor. Definitely would go back!
Check-in desk is next to the bar, had some trouble finding it at first.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Kevin

We loved the location on the Royal Mile and our room on the 4th Floor. The staff was very helpful and kind. Breakfast at John’s Coffee Shop located on site within the lobby was superb!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Kevin

Amazing all around! Great location with access to many historical locations, and the staff were top notch.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Sonia

Stayed in shared female dorm as solo traveller. Room and pod were clean and cozy. Felt safe. A bit noisy at night since it’s in the middle of the city but they provided earplugs. Bathrooms were generally clean and available to use without waiting time (bring your own bodysoap, shampoos, etc. towel can be rented and they have hairdryer). Wifi works great. Staff were friendly. They also let you store your luggage for free. Recommended.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Justine

Most comfortable hostel I've stayed in so far. The pod-like bed felt more private than other hostels I've stayed at. The showers were also more spacious, I could hang my purse etc. in the shower stall with me without it getting wet. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is incredible on the Royal Mile. Would stay again if I return to Edinburgh.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

HUAN

Central location! The best location and great social activities. I met so many great friends and future travel partners.
Beds are comfy and clean.
Shower water feels great! Staff and the whole vibe and free tour walk. Well organized and! Love this place ~
Just the last minute booking prices for weekends are 😬……book ahead.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Adam

A great hostel experience, I was in a 6 bed room which was clean, with comfy beds and the food in the restaurant was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Paris

Absolutely loved this place and will probably be going back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Xi Ye

Cool historical buildings

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Adam

Awesome location right in the middle of everything

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Catherine

Our room was a converted holding cell with bars still on the window. It had a toilet and shower and was pretty small, but they did an excellent job with the space, lots of hooks, drawer under the bed, a fair amount of shelves and lots of mirrors to make it feel bigger. Great bed! I also appreciated them putting us on the ground floor since the lift was out and we're in our 70's.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Sara

Lovely place! Definitely will consider for next time staying at Edinburgh

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Linda

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Morgan

We loved our stay at the Court!! The only issue we had is that the elevator was broken, so we had to haul luggage up 4 flights of stairs. However, staff was helpful in getting luggage to the rooms, and helped us take them down at the end of our stay. Great food, great atmosphere, fun activities for all the travelers staying to get to know each other if they’d like to!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Mark

Fantastic stay at Code, Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. Stayed in the deluxe double which was great and daily events list which was unexpected. Food great, cannot find fault in anything. Will definitely stay at code again next time in Edinburgh

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Matt Uni Versiloise

Fantastic experience. The staffs are very polite

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

America

One of my favorite hostels. It might be a maze downstairs but everything is so clean and oragnzied, theres signs everywhere. It was wonderful!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

M A

good for price

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Adison

This is a great concept. It's very safe with lots of door codes to get anywhere within the property, and a really nice private personal space for a hostel. Way better than the average hostel.

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Abdallah

I woke up early to enjoy a coffee, but what a disappointment: not a single croissant or pain au chocolat in sight. I was hoping, as usual, for a proper breakfast.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Lucien

First off I'd like to Praise the waitress Emily who served me breakfast on the morning of the 30th April, she was lovely & had a lovely smile.
Also love to praise Emma who very kindly helped me back in to my locker.

Room was clean, staff was friendly & helpful , I was in courtyard room pod 9, I thought pod could do with extra handle as you are reaching over when getting up in to it..

WiFi kept dropping out & kept having to sign back in to it... Apart from that the Cauliflower curry pie was delicious...

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Stephanie J

Quite frankly this was an amazing place to stay. Customer service was second to none. We stayed in a Superior Room. It was clean and comfortable. The only problem was that the elevator was broken. Our room was on the 4th floor. After walking 20,000+ steps in Edinburgh during the day, climbing 4 flights of steps is tough. That being said, I would still stay here again, it was that awesome. Oh…and did I mention location….

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Denise

I've stayed in hostels all over the world and I can't fault this one - it's clean, spacious, well-organised, goes above and beyond a standard hostel, as it has a cafe/restaurant and organises social events via. a WhatsApp group. It also has a pod style layout, which ensures beds are sectioned off with curtains and have their own lights and charge points. Highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Andrew

Very nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Brittany

I would recommend this hostel to anyone needing to stay in the heart of The Royal Mile. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of five is because their wifi went out while I was staying in their lower level which has no connection to mobile networks at all. Which is another thing- I wish I'd known this was a possibility when I booked because I traveled alone and NEEDED to have connection back home (small female traveling alone). However when their wifi went out, I was able to eventually get someone to move my bunk to somewhere their wifi was working. For that, I am so thankful. It did take a little bit to find someone willing to help my situation. There was a moment where I was discouraged from moving.
Their facilities are clean and well maintained. I felt safe here as access to any and all doors required a unique code to you. I wish there had been a sign or something letting me know they had towels for hire and where to get them. I ended up having to ask other guests. One of the best things about my stay was the staff. The general manager saw me alone and upset and went way out of her way to make me feel welcomed. All the night staff were amazing. They truly care about you and how youre feeling and all are just the friendliest in the world. Any bad stigmas about hostels should be disspelled here. You'll be safe, have anything you need and its so affordable too. Also very convenient that its connected to a bar/restaurant/coffeehouse. I'd definitely recommend and stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Freya

Clean room and clean sheets. WiFi could have been better. Friendly staff though. But could do with more showers and toilets.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Great as always. Food and drink

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Spencer

Location doesn’t get better. Stayed in a six bedroom dorm and all was well. Great attentive staff and kind folk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

kunal

Perfect place to stay, will give it a 10/10

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Trinity

So amazing! Rooms were clean and showers had no shortage of hot water. Amazing location as well. Would 100% stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Clean and welcoming room. Did not eat there but they did have a lot of daily activities that were included. Did the Beer Tasting and Taste of Scotland and they were amazing!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Peter

Great location next to St Giles' Cathedral, staff all really friendly and helpful. Nice surprise that there was no charge for storing my bag on the day I checked out! Would happily stay again next time I'm in Edinburgh.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Gianna

CODE was wonderful!!! Vicky was great on the walking tour and Leighton was so helpful when I was checking in. The staff is there 24/hrs and were all so kind and helpful. The check in/check out process was so easy. They provide towels and Wifi. Rooms were clean, cute, and comfortable!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Jordan

The 10 bed female pod room was very clean. The beds were nice and they had a usb c plug and a usb plug. The staff was also very kind and super helpful. Its location was super convenient and nice, and the little restaurant in the lobby was great too!

Self