Location is amazing, bathroom & kitchen clean, felt secure & staff very helpful. Really appreciate being able to leave my bag there before check in.

Stayed in August 2025

Quite a small shared toilet/bathroom area, although I wouldn't have expected much more, and not a big a issue really

It was simple and clean - nice central location. Was ideal place to stay while spending some time visiting Edinburgh

Stayed in August 2025

We stepped on a piece of glass in the kitchen (not broken by us)

Location

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Great location. Simple, but v well equipped and comfortable

Stayed in August 2025

Very limited espace, especially in the toilet area where there were only 1 basin for 10 people, and it was not cleaned properly.

Great location and close to train station and principal attractions in the city.

Stayed in August 2025

Guests from the nice pub next door sometimes fight in the street in the middle of the night 🥺.

The beds were larger and more comfortable than expected and the shower room was clean. Conveniently located wherever you want to go.

Stayed in August 2025

It was too hot, but no body also asked for a fan or AC

Everything I graded before

Stayed in July 2025

When I arrived someone else had taken the bed that was assigned to me. Thankfully the manager was very helpful and sent a member of staff to rectify

Perfect location, super clean and bed was surprisingly so comfy! Easy to access

Stayed in July 2025

The codes on the dorm lockers could do with having their volume adjusted (way too loud) and the water doesn't flow out of the showers quickly enough, leading to sock gunk and hair accumulating on the shower tray for the next guest (can't be rinsed because the shower heads are the fixed overhead type). One thing I would suggest, for the safety of guests and property, is staff may want to be more careful with regards to disclosing guests' codes in the presence of other guests. My own code was repeated back to me within earshot of another guest when I had a problem with it, and I heard the code of another guest being repeated back to her when she was clearly trying to be cautious by.showing it to staff on a piece of paper (I was standing right behind)...

Location was excellent. Just off Rose Street within a 5-10 minute walk of Princes Street and the Station, with easy access to the historical part of Edinburgh. Facilities were excellent with individual coded lockers in the dorms and appropriate ambient lighting so you can see without waking everyone up. Staff were friendly and efficient, even out of hours using the dedicated line (witnessed another guest calling it because she couldn't find the confirmation e-mail and they sorted her problem)

Stayed in July 2025

Obviously, the rooms are a bit noisy when people move around (but I survived). Ambiant lighting and sounds makes it hard to sleep late in the morning. There is only on toilet per floor. Comfort level for the bed is just okay.

Located in New Town (a UNESCO site shared with Old Town), the pod hotel is surrounded by a vast choice of restaurants and bars (I recommend The Chippy by Spencer). Located 15 min walk from the center of Old Town. The staff was super helpful, the rooms were clean. The lockers are easy to used and access (you use a provided code). Self checkin was easy.

Stayed in June 2025

Chance to meet and interact with people. Lovely, friendly, helpful staff

Stayed in July 2025

The room was quite hot but having windows open means quite a bit of noise coming from the street. The buttons to get in the room is very loud and disturbs others, as well as the pin to the lockers so if you're very sensitive you'll need some ear plugs (which they provide).

Great location close to the train station. The hostel itself was pretty clean, floors could use a mop but with people going in and out I understand that's hard to maintain. Check-in was easy and nice to have free luggage storage.

Stayed in June 2025

The room was on the 3rd-4th floor so keep in mind that you will have to climb 3-4 flights of stairs every time to get into your room. It was not a huge problem though!

Nice spacious room with big glass windows and a cute balcony. The staff was very friendly and the experience overall was very good.

Stayed in May 2025

Although it was advertised stairs only to the apartment, it did not state that there were 67!! In case of a fire, having a disability, we would have been very concerned about getting down them in time. It also advertised city and landmark views but this was only evident in the picture which covered the corridor wall. The duvet just covered the mattress so there was no overhang to cover two people. Finally, there was no dishcloth or tea towel (although there was a good supply of paper towels) and, more importantly, no oven gloves to handle items from the oven.

The location was good as it was in easy walking district of Princes Street. The Penthouse Apartment was clean apart from dust on top of microwave and food particles in toaster (not just crumbs). It had almost everything we needed in the kitchenette and the bed was comfortable. The toilet/shower room was a reasonable size and toiletries were provided. The apartment served us well for a single night but would not have wanted to stay longer.

Stayed in June 2025

There was one toilet between 12 beds, not great. I left my bag in the hostel ahead of my check-in time. I was amazed at how very insecure the storage was. - the security code was written on the outside of the storage cupboard. There was no space inside, so, what the heck? I left it next to the cupboard, because there was no more security to keeping it inside the cupboard, even if there had been room! all was well.

comfortable, calm and quiet

Stayed in June 2025

Common area is a bit small, although very cozy

Individual pods are very nice and all staff were helpful and nice. The area is perfect to go to the main points of Edinburgh, both Old and Newtown

Stayed in May 2025

I had a big suitcase so not a lot of room to rearrange but not really their problem - you know what you’re getting!

Easy check in and check out, able to store my bags - lovely staff! Quiet considering it was shared Pod rooms

Stayed in May 2025

There just one toilet for 2 dorm room sometime need to wait longer

Good location

Stayed in May 2025

- windows are facing the street where bars unload delivery trucks in the morning. It is extremely noisy starting from 6-7am; - no elevator; - the provided entrance code doesn't seem to work for anyone who checks in, the staff was fixing it for everyone; - individual lockers use an electronic code instead of padlocks. If something goes wrong you wouldn't be able to get your belongings out easily, as there is no staff on site; - in general it feels like this hostel was designed by a person who has never stayed in hostels. The toilet and shower cabins is one room for all genders, which is quite awkward for everyone. Not to mention the toilet is behind a tiny door with large gaps, and right next to the sinks; - "pods" are more like coffins. You most likely will suffocate inside if you leave the curtain closed.

Good location

Stayed in May 2025

There was no physical human receptionist but they had 24/7 chat/WhatsApp access to a virtual receptionist if I had any questions or concerns - so not a big deal really.

Excellent location, next to Princes street, within walking distance to train station and easy access to multiple bust stops. Comfy bed, spacious pod and room was well-ventilated. I liked the fully self-check in process and use of keypad entry into the hostel as well as well-sized locker in then room itself. Pleasantly surprised by the free towel included as part of the pod. Overall great spot for short stay in Edinburgh, economical and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2025

It should have electrical plugs on the pods

It was a good space

Stayed in May 2025

Weird knit picky but the buttons for the lockers and to enter the rooms are rather loud.

Comfortable, had little fans for the heat wave, clean and everyone was very kind.

Stayed in May 2025

You don’t have elevator

Clean, comfortable and tidy

Stayed in April 2025

If you're unlucky like me and get the last shower, there won't be any hot water left during/after peak hours of use

CODE pods are a super comfortable hostel chain in Edinburgh. I've stayed both at the court and the loft... Personally preferred the location, activities and bathrooms at the Court, however if you value having a kitchen/lounge area then the loft is for you! The pods in each are the same, however the rooms at the loft are much smaller.

Stayed in April 2025