Edinburgh's most unique hostel experience

Containers Hostel offers the most unique experience of all Edinburgh hostels. Made from converted shipping containers this is a place like no other. An oasis in the city as you approach you may wonder what lies in store however once through the front door you will be very surprised by the warm welcome and new friends waiting inside.

By using shipping containers, we can offer the lowest prices of all budget hostels in Edinburgh but without compromising on the service. We are a pop-up hostel open only for the summer months of July and August. We have all the normal facilities you would expect in an Edinburgh hostel- warm showers with unlimited hot water, a clean well stocked kitchen, a comfy lounge with plenty of DVDs and games and of course warm cosy beds! Furthermore we offer all our guests free parking so you can save plenty of money rather than parking in the city centre, you will not find this at any other Edinburgh Hostels.

Located on the edge of the city centre we are in the perfect position to act as a base for exploring the cities many attractions as well as sights near to Edinburgh such as the Pentland Hills and Queensferry. We are just a short 10-minute bus ride to the centre or a 30-minute walk and easily accessible by bus to the airport.

What can you expect from this Edinburgh hostel? Expect the unexpected and a memorable stay! The hostels shipping containers are arranged in a specific layout with the dorms and toilet facilities away from the central courtyard with chairs, sofas, a BBQ to use and fun and games.

At Containers budget hostel Edinburgh, we try our best to give our guests the best stay possible. We are always organising social evenings from Quizzes to Bingo to giant Jenga. We also offer free bike rental so you can take advantage of Edinburgh’s great cycle network.

Specifically, we cater for the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the month of August providing beds for festival guests, performers and workers. Often the performers staying with us put on intimate shows in our lounge- you certainly won’t get this at other Edinburgh hostels.

So why not stay at Containers Hostel? To book your bed now please go to our website www.containershostels.com but be quick because we are likely to sell out for the Fringe Festival, we look forward to seeing you! Read more for related post.

So, you’ve decided to go to the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival- great choice this is the largest arts festival in the world and it doesn’t disappoint! Next you will need to find Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation, soon enough you will find out that during the festival accommodation isn’t cheap and isn’t readily available. ‘It’s so expensive!’ I might hear you cry well don’t worry because there is budget Fringe Festival accommodation and luckily it comes in the form of possibly the most unique hostel you will ever stay at….

Let me introduce Containers Hostel, established in 2012 this is the world’s first hostel built from converted shipping containers and has quickly gained a great reputation on the backpacker circuit as being the number one hostel experience in Edinburgh. Not only does it provide budget Fringe Festival accommodation (actually its guaranteed to be the cheapest in the city!) but also the best experience you could wish for as your Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation! This is due to the unique atmosphere created by the layout of the containers and lent to by the free and welcoming atmosphere this unique hostel offers.

As you walk up to this budget Fringe Festival hostel you may think ‘what have I got myself in for’ but as soon as you walk through the entrance lounge and into the central courtyard covered with artificial grass and sofas lounged on by your awaiting new friends from around the globe you will realise you made the right choice! Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation can be notoriously stressful experience, here you will find a laid back management which will instantly make you feel like you are in a home from home and ensure you can enjoy yourself, after all you are on holiday! After just a few short hours here you are sure to of made some new friends to explore the festival with or even just soak up the long Edinburgh nights on the sofas under the gazebos and stars of the Containers Hostel courtyard.

But don’t be afraid this budget Fringe Festival accommodation still comes with all the features you would expect of any Edinburgh Fringe Festival accommodation included hot showers, toilets, lockers, kitchen and lounge with TV and games. So what are you waiting for? Book now to avoid disappointment as with anywhere in the city festival accommodation goes quick!

If you are looking for a Fringe Festival hostel in Edinburgh this summer look no further than Containers Hostel! Containers Hostel established in 2012 is the world’s first hostel made from converted shipping containers and its popping up in Edinburgh for the just summer months. The use of containers creates a unique social atmosphere which makes it the perfect place to meet fellow travellers and backpackers as well as being the cheapest Fringe Festival hostel in the city!

Conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre every guest who stays at this Fringe Festival Hostel leaves the hostel with a story to tell, from the moment you arrive being greeted with the famous containers friendly welcome everything about this cheap fringe festival hostel is memorable, for the traveller who loves meeting new people this is the perfect place.

If you are new to Edinburgh Fringe Festival you can expect a party like no other, for 3 weeks the whole city is bursting with activity and a buzzing atmosphere. This continues down to Containers Hostel Fringe Festival Hostel where as soon as you step into our courtyard surrounding by glistening shipping containers (more likely in the rain than sun knowing Scotland!) you will be taken back from the friendly atmosphere awaiting you from all the guests who meet on the communal sofas in the social area, you are certain to leave with plenty of new friends from all corners of the globe! Each year the festival puts on a record number of performances, if you are lucky enough to be at Containers Hostel Fringe Festival Hostel whilst one of the many performers is staying with us you can expect to see a one off unique show put on in the hostel courtyard or living room.

This cheap Fringe Festival hostel offers all the same facilities you would expect to find anywhere else, toilets, hot showers, lockers, games a well-stocked kitchen and for some special evenings even a hot tub! Accommodation is offered in the form of 12 bed mixed dorms and the price is guaranteed to be the cheapest in the city.

Space fills up fast throughout the city during the festival and even more so at this cheap fringe festival hostel so to avoid disappointment book your place now at www.containershostels.com, it will be a decision you will never regret! Think about it when was the last time you did something for the first time?

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