nice hostel but the toilets could be cleaned a bit more often and the bathroom was cold (it was freezing when I was there) I think there isnt a lot to do about it as you are staying in a church. (which is very cool!) the people who werk here are very friendly and helpful! would definitely stay here again

This was not a good choice to spent a night there during the winter. It was simply - freezing coldThe lovely neo-gothic form was pretty cold inside. I think summer there would be much better. This is a very basic accommodation, but brought something new to my traveller's experience - I have slept in a converted church never before. This... More

If you are a weekend warrior, don't stay here. It is not luxurious, just good, clean, basic accommodation. And it's cheap! The staff are awesome - so knowledgeable about Edinburgh, and things to see and do. When I asked about the set-up in the hostel, I was told that the building is listed, so there is very little that can... More

I spent six nights here, during Hogmany. The Belford is very centrally located and the building is an old converted church. The sanctuary has been sectioned up into small window-less rooms. I shared a room with three other ladies from Scandinavia and Iceland. It was very communal. Thankfully, everyone in the room was easy to be with and we had... More

The hostel itself is OK, with adequate facilities but nothing amazing (basically what you'd expect for the price). There are no windows in the rooms though so it feels pretty dingy. The staff were the grumpiest I have ever come across, and seemed to go out of their way to be unfriendly. Wouldn't recommend it.

Stayed there for 3 nights in july with 4 friends. We booked the room online and everything seemed really nice on pictures. When we arrived, the receptionist was friendly and helped us a lot. The problem started when we got into our bedroom. It was terribly small, dark and smelly. The bathroom and shower room were dirty and there was... More

My friend and I were excited about staying here because it looked fun and it was a converted church (we thought that was cool). We had a private room and that made all the difference.* Our room was small but cozy and had a heater (which we needed); we had hooks on the back of the door for coats; there... More

I stayed in this hostel 4 years ago on a lads weekend away and was obviuosly looking back with rose tinted glasses. Nothing has changed in the 4 years and the hostel has fallen into serious disrepair. The rooms are stuffy and smelly, the common area is dirty, the less said about the bathroom facilities the better. Also the staff... More

spent fortunatly only one night there. exactly the 11th of september 2012. the very first impression was totally negative, the receptioner seemed to be upset to answer to any questions, and didn't make us feel welcome at all. the room was incredibly small, mattress very uncomfortable, toilet not even decent, showers with no doors, 5 showers in a common shower... More