Reviews of CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh 4 stars
1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
#27 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 4535 hostel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Pia
Argentina7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
The best hostel
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Marg
Australia59 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Location location location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Best location. Right in the middle of Old Town. Kitchen available to prepare your own meals if desired. Clean bathrooms. Cosy pods that gave you a bit of privacy. Close to Waverley train station.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Agata
Poland43 reviews9 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean. Location. Nice to stay if a flight is really early morning.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Alica
Slovakia1 review8.0“This hostel set the bar very high”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The showers could have been cleaner But I understand that it isn’t possible to keep them spotless all the time with that frequency of usage
Location is perfect Close to everything Staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Nichapa
Thailand2 reviews8.0“Good for solo travelers”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms had a pretty bad smell for a day but then they cleaned it up.
Bed and room were kept very clean and tidy. Lockers were secure enough with passcodes. Another plus is they allow luggage drop off before check-in time.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Sara
Portugal2 reviews8.0“Good price for amazing location, and kitchen equiped!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My pod/bed was not properly cleaned after the last person before me. :(
Exceptional location, it doesn't get any more central!! Kitchen was equiped and it made a huge difference on my wallet. Personel was kind and helpful, and let me leave the bag 'till many hours after checkout. Code system was practical and people made a general effort to be quiet, so I had no problem sleeping at all.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Cassie
Australia20 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds were incredibly comfy. Plenty of privacy and in the perfect location 👌
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Jane
United Kingdom46 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great to have bottom pod but this meant a ground level horizontal locker which I found awkward to access but this a small gripe. Overall facilities were very good
Excellent location. Breakfast OK. Good value but prefer self service options for cereals etc and at this hostel it was served by staff only
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Aaron
Canada2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 28 nights
always had issues with the cold, there wasnt much insulation in my room since walls of the capsule were freezing to the touch. heater was also limited so couldnt adjust. got constantly sick.
best location by far, staff super friendly and helpful, nice showers, areas kept clean and sheets changed on demand. earplugs and masks provided. great place to socialize, met some incredible people.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ian
Canada9 reviews8.0“Great spot, small but great for two beds and a bathroom - best location, great value”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Locations is amazing - right outside St a George’s Church on Royal Mile. Not loud, clean, nice staff, allows bag storage for the daytime
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom53 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hallway music continued through the night and bothered my partner who is a light sleeper.
Location is superb, it could not be closer to the Royal Mile. The shared bathrooms are very clean and well-maintained. The cafe offers affordable breakfast options and good coffee. We didn't use the shared kitchen. It's cool to have live music on some nights and the hostel offered activities/free walking tours.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
김
South Korea1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory)
- • Stayed 4 nights
it was good experience
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Yih-chuen
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 3 nights
They didn't have men's shower and toilets on every floor.
People here are chill and nice. Location is central and facilities were clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Can
Canada27 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Great location - shared bath, clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The location - practically on the Royal Mile is superb. The facilities, being in an old court house/jail, have that vibe but all is new construction inside it seems. Staff on duty at all times is good. key pads on all doors with your own code is also good. Lovely big bright shared kitchen and eating area and a restaurant and bar right on main floor helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Ronja
Faroe Islands4 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location and great hostel. The staff were very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Femke
Netherlands5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not much not to like
Clean, private, good service, perfect location, cosy, live music down stairs, just good vibe
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Douglas
United States45 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Clean.. Comfortable.. everything worked... well organized.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Süeda
Turkey7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not something that i didnt like but would like to say as a recommendation- mirrors in the toilets are far far away for make up 🙈 i had difficult time being precise with my eyeliner…would make it much better if there were little make up mirrors or a big mirror so we could even do an outfit check hahaah.
It was my first time staying in a pod. Being able to close a curtain was comfortable, leading to no light disruption and better sleep! The location was superb!! Having a code rather than a key to enter is an advantage especially for someone like me 🙈
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Lara
South Africa1 review8.0“Amazing location, affordable, clean and comfy! Thank you.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
Amazing location! Great all-round. My husband travelled with my daughter from South Africa, and it was perfect... affordable, clean and comfy! Wonderful to visit Edinburgh for the first time, a fantastic City, Thank You!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Amy
Singapore11 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Love the place.
Bed is comfortable and the pod is larger than I expected (as least it doesn't feel claustrophobic), shower is good, good location and the staff are great! Thank you. 😄
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Pires
Luxembourg31 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Would stay there again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 6-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A little round/rectangular table in the room would have been a nice touch. While in the kitchen/lounge, the themusic was a bit loud. Remember, some are talking or watching movies, etc...
The location is right in the centre. The hostel was clean, as far as I could see. Stayed in a 6 dorm room. Everyone was quite respectful. Luggage storage is available for free. Just ask. The mood was great. Lots of mingling among people. Laundry room available, too.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Stephanie
France17 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great location, clean and professional staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was great !
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Gabriele
Italy1 review9.0“Clean, comfortable and central!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The place is right in the centre of Edinburgh, so it is perfect to visit the city on foot. The beds are clean and comfortable. Moreover, toilets and showers are constantly cleaned and remain spotless all day long.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Holly
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I would love if you could serve food (or even a selection of savoury pastries along with your sweet snacks).
I loved the staff, they were so friendly and accommodating!
Stayed in April 2024
