Modern, budget hotel offers reasonable room rates
Across the street from Haymarket train station and tram
Funky, contemporary black and red decor
Sleek, modern rooms have Hypnos beds and power showers in bathrooms
Rooms on higher floor have lovely views over the city
Direct access to Platform 5 pub restaurant located next door
24-hour reception
Most amenities require an additional charge, including TV, safe, towels, toiletries, and Wi-Fi
Some rooms do not have windows
Room are small with tiny bathrooms
No parking
Frosted glass bathroom doors might pose privacy issues for some
The 179-room Haymarket Hub Hotel is a modern budget hotel located across the street from the Haymarket train and tram station, where trams depart for the city center every 10 minutes. The sleek, contemporary interiors are clad in red and black hues and minimalist decor. Simple rooms have comfortable Hypnos beds and power showers in small, modern bathrooms. The rates are some of the cheapest in Edinburgh, due to the fact that most amenities are pay-as-you-use, including TV, Wi-Fi, towels, and toiletries, which can drive up the price to about as much as guests would pay at the nearby Premier Inn. Note that some rooms do not have windows. The hotel has direct access to a pub restaurant located right next door.
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Scene
Basic, budget hotel with sleek and modern decor across the street from the Haymarket train station
Haymarket Hub Hotel is housed in a large, seven-story beige and glass building across the street from the Haymarket railway station. Guests are greeted in a sleek and modern red and black lobby, where a large white reception desk is emblazoned with the word "welcome" in cherry red and a black and white wall of doodles provides a funky backdrop. The bright lounge is illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the street and train station and full of comfortable couches and plastic chairs in the requisite red, black, and gray color scheme. Tablets are available in the lobby with local guides and information. The hotel is a bit like a glorified hostel, with simple, basic rooms and limited amenities. Rates are kept low due to the "pay-as-you-use" concept, which means all extras, such as TV service, towels, toiletries, hairdryers, and Wi-Fi incur additional charges. The clientele here skews young, though the convenient location by the Haymarket train station is also a draw for business travelers.
Location
Located across the street from Haymarket train and tram station
Haymarket Hub Hotel is located directly across the street from the Haymarket train station, the second biggest train station in Edinburgh. Though the hotel is not within walking distance to the city's main sights and attractions, such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, it is well-served by public transportation, with several buses and a tram stopping right across the street. Princes Street can be reached on foot in about 12 minutes. There are several restaurants and small shops in the surrounding area. There is a bus as well as a tram leaving for the airport every ten minutes, which take about 25 and 35-minutes respectively.
Rooms
Small, clean rooms are basically furnished, with most amenities available with additional fees
Haymarket Hub Hotel is a step up from a hostel, offering private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, though basic and simply furnished. Rooms are small and clean, decorated in the black and red color scheme seen throughout the hotel, with red headboards framing double or single Hypnos beds, thick red frames around flat-screen TVs, and the decorative wall details seen by the reception desk of white doodles on a black background. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, though service comes with an additional fee, which applies to most of the in-room amenities, including use of the safe, hairdryer, towels, toiletries, and Wi-Fi. Guests can also pay extra for early check-in, late checkout, and room cleaning (rooms are cleaned every three days). Rooms on the higher floors have lovely views over the city, though travelers should note that some rooms do not have windows. Bathrooms are tiny and have frosted glass doors, which might pose privacy issues for some, though clean and equipped with power showers.
Features
Limited amenities include 24-hour reception and direct access to neighboring pub restaurant
Features at the basic and budget Tune Hotel Haymarket are limited to 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and air-conditioning. The hotel has direct access from the lobby to neighboring Platform 5 pub restaurant, where a full Scottish breakfast is available in the mornings as well all sorts of food and an extensive beer list throughout the day. There are two tablets available in the lobby with local guides and tourist information. There are no parking facilities by the hotel.
