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Chill and chat with other travellers in our cosy lounge area with an open fire. Our dorms are all light and bright and we have clean mixed and female bathrooms. The hostel also offers free WiFi, free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Our friendly receptionists can offer you some great advice on what to see and do and where to eat and drink during your stay in Edinburgh. They can arrange for you to make the most of your time while you are in Scotland and book you on a MacBackpackers Tour to the Highlands. We aim to make your stay with us as pleasurable as possible so here is a wee list of what else we have to offer: Events 7 days a week Clean bed linen We accept cash and credit cards Receptionist available to help you during reception hours (8am-11am & 3pm-11pm) 24 Hour Reception located just across the street at High Street Hostel as you need it Free tour booking service and advice Minutes walk to the bus and train station Kitchen/Dining area Free Towel Hire Secure lockers in rooms Free Wi-Fi Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate Free use of electrical adapters Book exchange Free hairdryers and straighteners for use Local food & drinks discounts 24 hour access after check-in Bicycle storage available across the road at High Street Hostel (subject to availability, please contact us in advance to guarantee storage). Go green and carbon neutral; Years ago we bought a 75+ hectare woodland in the Scottish Highlands that absorbs more than the total CO2 emissions from fuel used in our MacBackpackers hostels and bus company. We also try our best to re-cycle everything (with your help) and our electricity is all sourced from renewable, non-nuclear supplies. Stay with us for a great holiday and minimal environmental impact! Guests also enjoy the benefit of access to the lively, bustling High Street Hostel across the road with its wide range of facilities. Step outside and be at the centre of it all. IMPORTANT NOTES: We don't accept group bookings. For bookings for more than 4 guests (incl in individual/separate bookings) you must contact the hostel directly before booking. We cater for guests aged 18 and over. If you have already made your reservation and your child is 17, please contact us immediately, managers retain the right to deny booking enquiries as we can only accept under 18s in excepetional circumstances. Please bring a government issued photo ID for the check-in. This property has a 2 day cancellation policy (different conditions apply for August and over Hogmanay/New Year's Eve). Please check our detailed cancellation policy! If you do not show up on the date you booked for you will be charged according to our cancellation policy and your reservation will be cancelled unless you've notified us directly about your late arrival. We have a maximum stay of 14 days, this goes down to 7 days during Winter. 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