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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

City Center
1a Parliament Square, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom • Old Town – Excellent location – show map
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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
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Free WiFi Shower Non-smoking rooms 24-hour front desk Safety deposit box Luggage storage Heating

About this property

CODE The Court is a unique experience-led hostel in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.

Central Location – Stay just steps from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle (600 metres away), St Giles' Cathedral, and the city's best restaurants, bars, and attractions.

Guests Events – Designed with solo travellers in mind, CODE The Court offers free daily events and activities, creating opportunities to connect with fellow guests. Join the dedicated WhatsApp community to stay updated on events.

Safety & Privacy – Personal lockers, privacy-enhanced dorm beds, unique code access, and female-only dormitories. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk.

Social Spaces – Relax in the newly renovated social space featuring a snack area, co-working space and cinema room. Breakfast, lunch and dinners are also served daily in our restaurant with a variety of à la carte options.

Historic Building – Stay in a former prison and courthouse. A-listed building.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English
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Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Different terms and conditions apply to groups of 8 or more guests.

This property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

Groups that take up at least half of the booked dormitory can only stay in private rooms. Which may mean you'll be contacted to book the remaining beds in the dormitory

If you have booked multiple dorm beds in a shared dorm, then please note that we can't guarantee that they are all allocated to the same dorm.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

• A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. That's about $336. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by CODE - The Court, Edinburgh.

Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

FAQs about CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh is 0.2 km from the center of Edinburgh.
Room options at CODE - The Court, Edinburgh include:
  • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Superior Double Room
  • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
  • Pod in a 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
  • Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory)
  • Pod in a 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory
  • Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory
  • Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory
  • Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory
  • Pod in a 8-bed Mixed Dormitory
  • Pod in a 6-bed Mixed Dormitory
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

7295 reviews

M

Mency

🇵🇭 Philippines

Today
10.0
+ I like that the bed was already ready to sleep on. The entire smells clean and it was fragrant without irritating my nose. The location is superb. I like that the bed was already ready to sleep on. The entire smells clean and it was fragrant without irritating my ...
- None None

solo traveller · Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory

L

Lucie

🇨🇿 Czechia

Yesterday
10.0
+ The quality if this acommodation is very high and it's uncoventional. Very clean bathroom with enough stations for all the guests. The "Pod-room" was clean as well and the pods themself have everything you need - usb to charge your phone, hanger and lights. Everything was great even for a first experience of this kind. The restaurant was good and stuff really nice and helpfull if asked. There is also a common area and kitchen which is nicely equiped. The quality if this acommodation is very high and it's uncoventional. Very clean bathroom with enough stations for a...
- The only thing I was not satisfied witch was the menu which was quite thin. But since the restaurant is not its main asset, Id say it will do. And one other con - the pods are definitely not for tall people since the bed is shorter than usual. The only thing I was not satisfied witch was the menu which was quite thin. But since the restaurant is not its main ...

solo traveller · Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory)

Facilities of CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Non-smoking rooms Internet services 24-hour front desk Bar Heating

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Activities

  • Walking tours

Media & Technology

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

9.1

Superb

7295 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.5
Facilities 8.9
Cleanliness 8.9
Comfort 8.9
Value for money 8.7
Location 9.9
Free Wifi 9.1

Score distribution

Superb
4665
Good
2216
Okay
291
Poor
75
Very poor
48

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 9.1
With friends 9.3
Couples 9.0
Families 8.8
Business travelers 9.0

Filters

Guest reviews

M

Mency

🇵🇭 Philippines

10.0
Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory Pod in a 10-Bed Female Dormitory Today solo traveller
+ I like that the bed was already ready to sleep on. The entire smells clean and it was fragrant without irritating my nose. The location is superb.
− None
L

Lucie

🇨🇿 Czechia

10.0
Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory) Pod in the Courtroom (Mixed Dormitory) Yesterday solo traveller
+ The quality if this acommodation is very high and it's uncoventional. Very clean bathroom with enough stations for all the guests. The "Pod-room" was clean as well and the pods themself have everything you need - usb to charge your phone, hanger and lights. Everything was great even for a first experience of this kind. The restaurant was good and stuff really nice and helpfull if asked. There is also a common area and kitchen which is nicely equiped.
− The only thing I was not satisfied witch was the menu which was quite thin. But since the restaurant is not its main asset, Id say it will do. And one other con - the pods are definitely not for tall people since the bed is shorter than usual.
K

Kelly

🇬🇷 Greece

10.0
Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory Pod in a 10-bed Mixed Dormitory Yesterday solo traveller
+ I loved everything about this hostel. It's in the best possible location with great facilities. The capsules are great and comfy but the thing that excited me the most are the showers they are spacious and you can easily dress in then as well. Kitchen is fully equipped too. You can tell a true hostel experienced traveller care for this space cause there are hangera literally everywhere and there is no more convenient thing than this especiallyfor the bathroom, toilet. The daily activities are fantastic for meeting people and the bar staff is welcoming too. Loved my nights there.
− What i didn't like was the restaurant. The service staff is good ofc but the food was moderate to bad. I had the beef pie. The stuffing texture was icky and the mash was terrible. I also had one of the breakfast rolls ? Something like that with egg and bacon. The bun was hard and without taste like stale. I tried the cinnamon roll which is great when warm but once it was cold, it was uneatable just threw it out. So I gave 3 shots on the food but unfortunately we didnt find a winner. I preferred other places to eat which is fine because there are tons of cafes , pubs , restaurants around. Just leaving this feedback for the kitchen cause its not hard to fix it.
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Alister

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Pod in a 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Pod in a 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Yesterday solo traveller
+ The activities they run at the hostel are fantastic, it is a great environment to meet other solo travellers. The staff are very welcoming and were really helpful when I fell ill during my stay. I had a fantastic time and strongly recommend staying here!
K

Kari

🇺🇸 United States

9.0
Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Pod in 8-Bed Female Dormitory 2 days ago solo traveller
+ CODE has a great concept. They've elevated the hostel experience with fun socializing like beer/cider tastings and a community meal. The communal facilities are incredible as well, like the spacious modern kitchen and WiFi area. An onsite restaurant is convenient. The employees are helpful and friendly. I'm 64 and wasn't sure how the little pod thing would be. But the pods are cozy, and the other women in the room were respectful. The communal bathroom on my floor was fine as well. I felt very safe here. The central location and the price for what you get can't be beat!
− Can't think of much. The maze of CODE takes a little getting used to at first. I have a good sense of direction, but I heard others getting turned around. I was apprehensive about the former prison thing, but they've made it fun.