Yugo Explore - Arran House

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Edinburgh Castle
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Courtyard
Reception
Reception
Basic Double Room | Shared kitchen
Studio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Room options

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Apartment

Highlights

Heating
2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Desk
Living room
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio

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Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment

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4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
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Living room
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
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Living room
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Apartment

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6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
Desk
Living room
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
5 Drysdale Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH11 1FA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 8 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Edinburgh Fountain Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xiangbala Hotpot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapter One Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Yugo Explore - Arran House

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket, Yugo Explore - Arran House provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A lift, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 308 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Arran House
Yugo Arran House
Yugo Arran House.
Yugo Explore Arran House Hotel
Yugo Explore - Arran House Hotel
Yugo Explore - Arran House Edinburgh
Yugo Explore - Arran House Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Yugo Explore - Arran House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Yugo Explore - Arran House?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yugo Explore - Arran House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yugo Explore - Arran House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yugo Explore - Arran House located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of FountainPark and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 9 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 8 minutes.

Yugo Explore - Arran House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 236 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coumba Niebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and the staff were so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place seems to be a student dorm that has been repurposed as a hotel/hostel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a "shared space" common room at the end of my hall complete with a kitchen and refrigerator if you want to buy and prepare your own food. It is relatively close (short walk) to the train station and very close to a bus station making transportation convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for the price
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needed id when arrived! No facilities in the room, coffee/tea, etc Defo student accomodatiin but priced at "normal". Kitchen with dirty pots. Won't be going again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Penelope Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel type accommodation with temperature issues
I would not recommend this as a place to stay at all. It's just basic student accommodation and not a hotel. My room was airless and the ground floor room windows cannot be opened. Air conditioning wasn't working either, so you can't get any fresh air flow. Very stuffy and uncomfortable. The bathroom is probably the best part, except not having a light switch, it was fairly modern and clean. The 2 rolls of toilet roll provided are of the cheapest quality possible. There are no tea and coffee making facilities in the room, nor is there even a plastic cup or glass in the bathroom. The floor was unclean with hairs from the previous guest and clumps of dust when I arrived. Lights were very bright in the room with no bedside lights. The bathroom light weirdly has no switch, it just goes off eventually. Directly outside my room was a large smoking area, so there was noise from people talking out there. Higher floor rooms may fair better for noise, unless on the road side. I ended up checking out early as I felt light headed due to there being no working air conditioning or an openable window. This is the most uncomfortable room I've ever had the misfortune of staying in and the fact they're asking £150+ per night is ridiculous. The whole place feels extremely hot and stuffy, with only the reception area being a comfortable temperature. There are far better options, even if it means paying a little more. They really need to sort this place out as it's simply not fit for purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good economical accommodation
Comfortable, clean accommodation, no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
We loved that it was only a 15-20 min walk to many popular sites. Quiet area away from all of the busyness without feeling like you are missing out. Staff was kind and accomodating. Beds were comfortable. Lots of food places a few mins walk away. The bus to get to the airport was also a very short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, easily walkable to centre, would recommend if on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was wonderful. Lots of construction in the area but that did not affect hotel directly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Very convenient for the fringe, bus service very good and easy 30min walk to centre. Tram station only 10mins. Quite basic accommodation but perfect for staying during The Fringe. The road was a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Our room needed a good clean especially the floor. Very stuffy no air flow at all. Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely uncomplicated stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is very small, remember this is a student halls, so the room really is for one person, which is why you get one towel, even if two are staying. Sadly, considering what we paid and assuming how much a student would pay per year, the mattress really is cheap and offers little to no support. All internal areas were roasting and in the bedroom, we could only open the window slightly. The shared area was useful and clean and bathroom was decent, but its just the mattress and a lack of space for two people which was the issue. If you are ok with this, then book it, but dont expect a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Ok but too hot!
They are what youd expect from student accommodation basic but sufficient. Staff were friendly and cleanliness was ok. Quite a central location. However, the rooms were extremely hot, uncomfortably so. It felt like there was heating on (August). The corridors were even warmer. The weather wasnt especially warm so it did not seem to be related to that. Based on this i wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was the first time my friend and I stayed at the hotel and experienced a room without tea/coffee facilities. I know there was a kitchen area on all floors but! there was dirty dishes in the sink that was there for the two nights we stayed,which by the way wasn’t ours,the kitchen next to my room clearly hadn’t been cleaned for a while.This is not for me,i knew there wasn’t any breakfast but! who wants to go down to reception for a tea/coffee in the morning to a flask of Luke warm water.l’m quite sure especially more mature people would appreciate tea coffee facilities in all rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Previous occupations towels still in bathroom and their rubbish still in the bin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very minimal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Student accommodation for grown ups
Perfect location for a short visit to Edinburgh. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Good shower. Shared kitchen which was perfectly suitable for self catering. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024