The Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland

This hostel is way outside the city centre and in the middle of nowhere. They do offer a shuttle bus but it fills up very quickly and is not always available. I think a more central location is better. Richard, from England ~ 31st Aug 2009

It would be more convenient if there could be earlier check in options, a free shuttle, no pre-booking needed for the shuttle and if items in the shop could be purchased without a card. Catherine, from Canada ~ 1st Sep 2009

The hostel is good, but they are so strictly about the breakfest. I mean, you cannot eat sufficiently. I didn't like the lack of information about the location, the hostel is very far from the city centre, and the transport is limited. They offer one shuttle to leave and bring the people from the city centre, but I couldn't take that because is always full, on the other hand the hostel is enormous... Luiz C., from Brazil ~ 25th Aug 2009

think you will get some sleep in a 4beds dorm?NOP,they allowed 2 people to check-in at 2am and the next night,2 others at 4am.If you don't have a car,you WILL need to plan your trip around their "shuttle" schedule because they don't work between noon-5pm and stops at 11PM (after,pay a taxi) AND you have to reserve it or else take the other an hour later,staff made people wait for their conversations to end before helping them.Bar area was nice though but don't get fooled by their website!! Daniela, from Canada ~ 6th Sep 2009

All very well organized and excelent infrastructure but a bit too far away, even with shuttle, wich is paid. Maria Teresa, from Brazil ~ 28th Aug 2009

Hi there, each time we talked to the staff we got different information. That was extremely annoying! And we got the impression that the staff is completely inflexible. In general, our stay at the hostel was more stressful than relaxing! Best, David

Good morning David Can you let me know what information you were looking for and what information that you were given by tour members of staff. I will have to investigate on what has happened there as we pride ourselves on good Customer service. We do however have some new staff members who are still training. This is maybe where the confusion is. Sorry to hear that you had a stressful stay with us. We are very upset about that. Can you please contact myself and let me know what I can do to help. My email address is angela.oswald@globetrotterinns.com. Kind regards Angela Oswald Reservation Manager
Hide Owner Comments

Read Owner Comments

David, from Germany ~ 24th Aug 2009

The staff are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are kept clean with plenty of hot water for showers. It IS out of the way a bit, (which makes for a relatively quiet external ambiance) but no more than a 12 pound cab ride from anywhere and since the cabs seat at least 6- pitch in with other guests! Otherwise their shuttle is alright, seating fills up though. Susannah, from USA ~ 15th Aug 2009