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Art House Hostel


20 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

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* * BOOKING FOR AUGUST? MAKE SURE YOU READ OUR AUGUST INFO AND POLICY DOWN THIS PAGE * * *

A Big Thank You To All The Travellers And Families Who Have Made The Art House One Of The HIGHEST RATED hostels in Edinburgh….COME AND SEE WHY WE ARE THE BEST NEW HOSTEL!!

Art House Hostel a truly great traditional Scottish Music and Art hostel in the art heart centre of Edinburgh with our kilted manager. A unique boutique house hostel run by two artists and a musician. An Art Gallery is in progress and a music room with stage and mics and amp for open mic sessions. We are a Family Run Hostel and welcome family bookings.

OUR LOCATION IS THE COSMIPOLITAN CITY CENTRE & LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION IS WHAT WE ARE ABOUT!!

FREE TEA AND COFFEE, FREE DESTOP COMPUTER, FREE HI SPEED WIFI AT ALL TIMES, FREE LOCKERS IN THE ROOMS. SMALL BOUTIQUE HOSTEL IN A HISTORICAL 200 YEAR OLD STUNNING HOUSE….

We offer free high speed wireless internet! And washing machine facilities and towel hire . The Art House is a large Georgian Townhouse in a very artistic neighbourhood of Edinburgh. We are close to Edinburgh's two art house cinemas, the best theatres and only 10 minutes walk from the Castle.

We have a cinema and the house is really spectacular!! More privacy than other hostels as we only accommodate maximum of 20 guests. There are 4 Double Beds for Couples and families in all of the rooms. We are a family focused hostel and guarantee everyone a goodnights sleep and cleaniness is very important to us.

On arrival: A £10 returnable key deposit to be paid and balance paid in full. Please leave shoes on front Shoe Rack as no shoes in the Art House. Any child under the age of 18 must stay in a family room.

There is a no smoking policy anywhere in Art House, however there is a bench and a wee bucket at the front of the house where you can have a puff.

We shall do our best to place you in your room of choice. However, we reserve the right of flexibility to be sensitive to issues of gender. Check In Time is after 13.00hrs and Check Out Time Is for 10.30am. Thank you for your cooperation, the Art House.

LONG TERM RATES AVAILABLE (especially in winter - low season long term rates) please contact Art House directly for the rates.

NO ALCOHOL POLICY IN THE ART HOUSE!! Anyone found with alcohol shall be asked to immediately leave without a refund.

We are a family run hostel for families and travellers who are family friendly. Which means quiet has to be respected after 11.00pm....

ANY BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO ARRANGE IN ADVANCE. WE DO NO ACCEPT GROUP BOOKINGS WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DRUNKEN HEN OR STAG PARTIES - A ZERO TOLERANCE TO THESE BOOKINGS. ANY DRUNKEN PARTY BOOKINGS SHALL BE CANCELLED AND CHARGED FOR THE FIRST NIGHT!!! WE ARE FOCUSED ON BEING A HOMELY, FAMILY AND SAFE HOSTEL!! NO DRUGS - INCLUDING ALCOHOL ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES!!!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Check In Time Is Strictly After 13.00hrs.
-Check Out Time Is: 10.30am
-Passport /driving licence is required to check in
-GROUPS OF 4+ PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO BOOK
-Any guest under the age of 18 can stay only in a private room with family member who is over 21.
-cancellations must be made at least 48h in advance (by 10:30am on your arrival day)

PLEASE NOTE: Check-in time is 13.00pm - 22:00pm.


LATEST CHECK IN 10pm.

PLEASE DONT BOOK WITH US IF YOU INTEND TO ARRIVE AFTER THAT TIME. We will not check you in and you will be charged for the first night. There is a late check in charge of £15per person.
If late call us!

CYCLISTS: Cycles can not be stored inside the Art House, only in the front garden area, so please have a secure lock.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Passport /driving licence is required to check in - GROUPS OF 4+ PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO BOOK

IMPORTANT information for AUGUST: You will be charged in advance the first night as non refundable deposit shortly after you've made the booking on-line. 48 hours advance notice is required to cancel or you will get charged the full amount. The minimum stay is 1 night from 6th to 31st August. PLEASE CONTACT THE HOSTEL DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE FURTHER ENQUIRIES.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE NEW YEAR: There is a minimum of 3 nights stay required during New Years and we don't accept any cancellation between 28 Dec - 02 Jan. Your credit card will be charged the outstanding amount shortly after the booking was made.

Happy Trails and Welcome aboard!!

Art House Hostel Edinburgh....The Rest Is History
Don't Just Visit Live It!!

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Linen Included
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Travel Desk/Travel Info
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Bike Parking
BBQ Area
Non Smoking
Art House Hostel
20 Gilmore Place
Edinburgh
Tollcross
EH3 9NQ

The Art House Hostel is very near the well known landmark: The King's Theatre, in Tollcross.

Once you get to Tollcross, just ask people to direct you to the King's Theatre. As you stand at the King's Theatre front door, Gilmore Place is the street directly opposite you and The Art House Hostel is about 100 meters along the street. Just look for the house with a front garden and blue lights in the window.

(Please note that there are two number 20's on the street! it's not the first one which is a shop at Lochrin Buildings. The Art House Hostel is further along with a red door.)

Bus
Lothian Bus number 10, 11, 15, 16, 23, 27, 35, 45 all stop at Tollcross.
Single ticket £1.20. £3 day ticket - good value to get around the city all day.

Taxi
Ask the driver to take you to 20 Gilmore Place, Tollcross.
Look for the house with a front garden and Christmas lights in the window.
Cost around £5 from Princes Street or Waverley Rail Station; around £18 from Edinburgh Airport.

From St Andrews Square Coach Station
[Taxi] : Cost around £5. Journey time around 5 minutes.
[Bus] : Cost £1.20 single. £3 day ticket. Journey time around 10 minutes.
As you come out of the coach station, walk down North St Andrew Street to York Place and look for the west-bound bus stop for 10, 11, 15, 16 which will take you to Tollcross.

From Waverley Rail Station
[Taxi] : Cost around £5. Journey time around 5 minutes.
[Bus] : Cost £1.20 single. £3 day ticket. Journey time around 10 minutes.
As you come out of Waverley Rail Station, walk up to Princes Street and on this side of the street look for the west-bound bus stop for 10, 11, 15, 16.

From Edinburgh Airport
[Taxi] : Cost around £18. Journey time around 20 minutes.
[Airlink 100 Bus] : Cost £3.50 single, £6 Return. Journey time 30 min. Frequency: every 10 min.
Ask the driver to let you off at Princes Street where you can then either walk (15 minutes) or take a Bus 10, 11, 15, 16, 23, 27 to Tollcross (5 minutes).
[Bus 35] : Cost £1.20 single. £3 day ticket. Journey time 50 minutes.
This takes you directly to Tollcross. Ask the driver to let you off at Tollcross and then ask people for directions to the King's Theatre.
CHECK IN AFTER 14.00 ONLY AND TILL 22.00HRS.
RECEPTION IS OPEN FROM 9.00 TO 22.00HRS.

On arrival: A £10 returnable key deposit to be paid and balance paid in full. Please leave shoes on front Shoe Rack as no shoes in the Art House. Any child under the age of 18 must stay in a family room.

We shall do our best to place you in your room of choice. However, we reserve the right of flexibility to be sensitive to issues of gender. Check In Time is after 14.00hrs until 22.00hrs only and Check Out Time Is for 10.30am. Thank you for your cooperation, the Art House.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Check In Time Is Strictly After 14.00hrs. until 22.00hrs only.
-Check Out Time Is: 10.30am
-Passport /driving licence is required to check in
-GROUPS OF 4+ PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO BOOK
-Any guest under the age of 18 can stay only in a private room with family member who is over 21.
-cancellations must be made at least 48h in advance (by 10:30am on your arrival day)

* In the event of a no-show, your credit/debit card will be debited for the total cost of your stay.


PLEASE NOTE: Check-in time is 14.00 - 22.00hrs only

LATEST CHECK IN 20.00hrs!

PLEASE DONT BOOK WITH US IF YOU INTEND TO ARRIVE AFTER THAT TIME. We will not check you in and you will be charged for the first night. There is a late check in charge of £15per person.
If late Tel: +44 (0) 754 0000 708

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Passport /driving licence is required to check in;
- GROUPS OF 4+ PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO BOOK

IMPORTANT information for AUGUST; You will be charged in advance the first night as non refundable deposit shortly after you've made the booking on-line. 48 hours advance notice is required to cancel or you will get charged the full amount; The minimum stay is 2 night from 1st to 31st August. PLEASE CONTACT THE HOSTEL DIRECTLY IF YOU HAVE FURTHER ENQUIRIES.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE NEW YEAR:There is a minimum of 3 nights stay required during Christmas & New Year and we don't accept any cancellation between 23 Dec - 02 Jan. Your credit card will be charged the outstanding amount shortly after the booking was made for Christmas and New Year's Eve Period.

ANY BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MUST PHONE TO ARRANGE IN ADVANCE. WE DO NO ACCEPT GROUP BOOKINGS WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DRUNKEN HEN OR STAG PARTIES - A ZERO TOLERANCE TO THESE BOOKINGS. ANY DRUNKEN PARTY BOOKINGS SHALL BE CANCELLED AND CHARGED FOR THE FIRST NIGHT!!! WE ARE FOCUSED ON BEING A HOMELY, FAMILY AND SAFE HOSTEL!! NO DRUGS - INCLUDING ALCOHOL ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES!!!!

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