New Town Rooms

8.0Very good917 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Laundry
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Central Location Convenient Amenities Modern Facilities Book your stay at New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel, located near Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. Enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge during your visit. With a private bathroom in each room, along with complimentary toiletries and bed linen, your comfort is guaranteed. Explore nearby attractions such as The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Playhouse. Don't miss the convenience of being just 1.5 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Experience the best of Edinburgh with us!

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Single Room with Shower with no window Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Shower with no window Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room with Shower with no window Double bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Shower with no window Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room with Shower with no window Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Single Room with Shower with no window Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Double Room with Shower with no window Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Laundry

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from the center of Edinburgh
Nearby landmarks
- Edinburgh Castle1.3 km
- St Giles' Cathedral1.4 km
- National Museum of Scotland1.7 km
- Arthur's Seat3.1 km
- Murrayfield Stadium3.2 km

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.0917 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.0

Service8.5

Location8.5

Room quality7.0

Amenities8.0

Value for money8.0

Food and drink7.7

Courtney
Ireland · Couple · November 2026
9.0
“Fantastic”
+The room was clean and comfy! Everything was thought of, fan, extension cord, hairdryer, international plug converter, shared kitchen for quick meals & coffee. We booked the small room with no windows so we knew what we were getting. Nice to have your own shower, and the shared toilets were super clean. Great location, short bus ride into old town.
Rebecca
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
3.0
“Unhappy due to the smell of damp was overpowering”
+Good location in Edinburgh
−It was damp. It smelt terribly of damp and mould. The shower was blocked / drained very slowly
Magalhães
Belgium · Solo · October 2026
8.0
“Overall, a good experience”
+The host was very nice and helpful. Although the bathrooms were shared, they were always very clean. The bedroom and the shared kitchen were also very clean. The location was a little far from the city centre, but it was easy to walk there. There was a variety of coffee shops and restaurants nearby for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
−I already knew beforehand that the bathrooms were shared, but it was a little bit chaotic to wait while other people were using them, especially before going to sleep and in the morning. During my stay, the other guests were also a little bit loud at night.
Traveller
Canada · Couple · October 2026
7.0
+Great location. Good host communication, the kitchen and bathroom were nice and well supplied with thoughtful touches (eg toothbrushes, sanitary pads etc). The luggage lock area (using bike locks) was simple and well executed. The room and communal spaces were clean.
−It's clearly advertised as windowless and it was cheap, you do get what you pay for. I was not, however, expecting a windowless basement room to have no ventilation other than a vented hole in the door and an extractor fan in the shower.
Jana
Serbia · Couple · October 2026
9.0
+Location is great, everyone is friendly, and the common rooms are nice. You can leave your luggage safely in there on your last day.
david
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
9.0
“The price and the location was really good. I will use them again.”
+A comfortable bed, very clean all round, excellent shower. Really good value for money.
−For the price paid I could not fault anything.
Tiago
Portugal · Solo · October 2026
7.0
+The room is in the basement, small, and has no window, but since all of this was clearly stated in the listing, it met my expectations completely. There is no physical reception on-site, but communication with Jack through the Booking chat was very quick and easy.
Elena
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
10.0
+Second time staying at New Town Rooms. Super clean, comfortable and has all the amenities in a fabulous location!
Florence
United Kingdom · Solo · November 2026
7.0
“Tres court séjour. Prix correct. Chambre sommaire.”
+Calme
−Chambre vraiment très petite et c’était ma premiere experience en sous-sol sans fenêtre.
Jody
Germany · Solo · November 2026
8.0
“Ik heb een superfiin verblijf gehad.”
+Fijne privékamer met een prima douche.
−De kamers zijn enorm gehorig.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

7 room types

Single Room with Shower with no window

Double Room with Shower with no window

Double Room with Shower with no window

Double Room with Shower with no window

Double Room with Shower with no window

Single Room with Shower with no window

Double Room with Shower with no window

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews