The CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT is a modern design hostel in the New Town of Edinburgh. It is modern in the sense of design and technology as well. A fresh young design hostel meets tech-nerds, combining it to a geeky 5 Star Hostel in Edinburgh!
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How to book CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT?
Congrats, you just found the coolest hostel in Edinburgh, Scotland. Now, what about your booking?
Check out the official website of CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT. Why? There you can get the lowest prices!
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Location and neighborhood
The CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT is located in New Town and within a short 5-10 minutes walk you can get to Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh can be reached by foot in around 15 minutes.
How to get to CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT
When you are coming straight from the airport to THE LoFT, you can just get on the Air Link Bus #100. Get off at the stop "George street". From here you can walk to the accommodation in less than 4 minutes. In case you arrive by train to the Haymarket Train Station you can take the tram or bus #25 or #31.
CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT, 50 Rose Street North Lane Edinburgh EH2All room types at CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT
Private Room Types available: Double Room, Twin Room
Shared Room Types available: 4-Bed Dorm, 6-Bed Dorm, 6-Bed Female Only Dorm
Not sure what room to pick? Our guides will help you to decide:
Guide to hostels
We care about you and your hostel experience. Therefore, we created the ultimate guide to hostels, covering all topics around hosteling.
There are no bunk beds at CoDE Pod Hostels – THE LoFT but fancy, modern pods which give you the privacy you’ve been waiting for when staying at a hostel.
Each pod has its own socket-outlet and lighting, so you can simply close your curtains to get your rest.
Those pods have the same idea behind as those popular capsule beds around Asia.
Great design, comfy and filled with the basic facilities every traveler wants!
And for tech-lover, the CoDE Pod Hostels – THE LoFT has its own security system.
You’ll receive your unique code to enter the hostel and the rooms, so there is no hassle with keys.
Is this the reason for its name?! As you can see, every 5 Star Hostel has its own focus.
In order to make things easier, we will call CoDE Pod Hostels – THE LoFT simply “THE LoFT” for short.
The two 5 Star Hostels Palmers Lode Swiss Cottage and Palmers Lodge Hillspring in London are boutique hostels while THE LoFT tends to be a high-tech hostel.
Update: There is now two CODE Hostels in Edinburgh.
- CoDE Pod Hostels – THE LoFT is this place the review is about.
- CoDE Pod Hostels – THE CoURT is the second hostel.
THE CoURT will open July 2019.
CoDE Pod Hostels – THE LoFT in Review
Is this the best hostel in Edinburgh? We think so!
Check our full guide to the best hostels in Edinburgh. You will find the hostel comparison, and hostels for all types of travelers.
Let’s get one of these CoDE mugs, fill it up with coffee, and walk together around THE LoFT Edinburgh.
We will introduce you the the place and will let you know why this hostel is a top choice and the only 5 Star Hostel in Edinburgh.
1. Sustainable Hostel
The accommodation is a locally managed family business, working with a number of local tour providers who offer tours of Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland.
The hostel runs on energy-saving lights with motion sensors.
This way the place can save up to 60% of its energy use – simple and efficient!
Furthermore it operates a comprehensive recycling policy.
2. Contemporary Minimalist Design
Think outside the Pod!
The design of the 5 Star Hostel in Edinburgh is unique, and there are no bunk beds at this hostel.
They found a new, modern way to accommodate travelers in a stylish dorm: pods!
Staran Architects, a local architecture practice, are the designers behind the scenes.
The design features a contemporary, ‘industrial chic‘ look.
The architects and the hostel team have converted and extended a unique red brick period building to create the hostel.
Previously the building was unoccupied and abandoned.
The team takes pride in having been able to bring it back to use.
Also, have a look around. They even have now a suite available, pure luxury!
And remember: “Wake up and be awesome”!
This photos shows you the Pod bed from inside.
Anything missing?
3. Geeky Technology, Fun, and Design
There are several unique points we love about THE LoFT.
Every guest gets a code to enter the hostel, so there is no hassle with keys.
You will even receive your own code before you arrive via email if you fully paid your stay.
This way you can check-in whenever you want, and don’t have to worry.
The bunk beds pods are a brilliant idea to put some privacy into the dorms.
You have your own lighting in case you want to read your book, or write while the rest of the room can sleep quietly in the dark.
As for private accommodation, THE LoFT has its own apartment suite. Actually, now it is a double room. For sure, this is the best hostel in Edinburgh with a double room.
Read: overview of different hostel room types
And the design lovers will also appreciate this hostel stay.
The contemporary minimal design with its bright colors, clear forms, and smart functional design elements is a great inspiration for every hostel.
4. Social, fun, and relaxed
The vibe is friendly and relaxed.
The common area downstairs is designed for guests to socialize with each other and the mixed dorm rooms are also conducive to guest interaction.
The THE LoFT organizes events such as
- theme nights
- food nights
- whiskey tasting
- scottish Cèilidh dancing nights
Sounds pretty cool, right?!
During the summer months, the accommodation intends to run a lot more social events around the hostel.
Keep an eye on their facebook page to stay up to date for the hostel events!
Read: Hostel Etiquette and how to build life-time friendships in hostels
5. Local Staff with the Best Tips for Edinburgh
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and provides guests with all sorts of tips on where to eat, drink and have fun in Edinburgh.
Also the team guides their guests on the best things to see and do in Edinburgh.
Staff interaction with guests is a very important part of their service at THE LoFT.
And if you are looking for any local secret tips for Edinburgh before arriving, check out the free travel guide including 5 secret tips for Edinburgh here.
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How to book CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT?
Check out the official website of CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT.
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The most important things to pack are:- earplugs
- eye mask
- key chain flashlight
- the right backpack, the Nomatic (our review of Nomatic here) or Lowe Alpine Lightflite 45 Pack
- packing cubes
- generic padlock (fitting all locker types)
- quick-dry travel towel
- universal power adapter
- travel-sized toiletries

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