Brodies Hostels FAQ

Q. Is bedlinen supplied?
A. Yes. All bedlinen is supplied by us cleaned and washed before you arrive.

Q. Is breakfast included?
A. No, but there are shops all around and we have a fully-fitted self-catering kitchen so you can make you own food as suits your own taste and what time you get up!

Q. How far is it to the city centre?
A. We are located superbly on the Royal Mile which is right near the city centre.

Q. Do you have lockers for my stuff?
A. Yes. We have lockers for hire that can take your valuables - money belts, mobile phones, camera bags, laptops etc.

Q. How good is your security?
A. Excellent! We have constant CCTV monitoring of entrances and common areas, as well as sophisticated electronic access control systems.

Q. How safe is Edinburgh as a city?
A. All travelling carries with it a certain amount of risk, Edinburgh however is still one of the safest places you can go.

Q. How do I get around the city?
A. There is no tube or metro system in Edinburgh, but instead a very efficient bus system. That said however the city is small & compact, and most visitors never need step on a bus - everything is within easy walking distance - especially as both Brodies hostels are so centrally located.

Q. What time do the pubs shut?
A. How long is a piece of string? Scotland has different licensing laws to England and pubs can be open whatever hours suit them. Most will shut at midnight or 1am, but a few regularly stay open until 3am or later. Clubs will usually stay open until 3am but as with pubs may have extended licenses for certain busy periods such as Hogmanay, the Festival, or major sporting events such as the Six Nations Rugby Internationals.

Q. How late can I come back to the hostel?
A. We have a sophisticated electronic access system so you can come and go as you please 24 hours a day. We only ask that when you come back late at night you respect our neighbours & fellow guests and keep the noise down, and also that under no circumstances do you let anyone else into the building.

Q. I don't want to just drink my way around the world - what else is there to see and do in Edinburgh?
A. Good for you! Too much booze turns people into idiots anyway right? Needless to say there is loads to see and do in Edinburgh. Top recommendations are:
- visit Edinburgh Castle - if only for the history!
- take an open-top bus tour of the Old and New Towns - fun& informative.
- take a ghost tour of the Old City - especially if you go underground!
- climb Arthur's Seat - for fantastic views of the city.
- have a drink (or two) in some of the pubs of the Old Town - it's our national sport!
- visit the Museum of Scotland - especially the modern extension
- go shopping in the New Town - an unbeatable selection of temptations await!
- go clubbing on George Street - pricey but you might run into Prince William!

And at certain other times of the year there are some specific highlights not to be missed such as:
- the Edinburgh Festival - you've heard about it - it's fab!!!
- Edinburgh's Hogmanay - the most famous New Year celebrations in the world!!
- the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks - 7 tons of fireworks set to music - fantastic!
- Six Nations Rugby - good-natured sport and celebrations for all.