Hostel Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
(352 reviews)352

Volunteer - Help us create great hostel while exploring Edinburgh

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What you offer

27h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Hello Worldpackers!\nWe are a team taking over an existing hostel in the city of Edinburgh, we need great people to join us and help us rebuild reputation! Over the years this place has lost it's charm and needs us to put it back on track.\nWe are a fun and enthusiastic hostel with amazing staff. We can assure you if you join us that it would be nothing but a fun time.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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352 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 307 Meeting international travelers
  • 229 Practicing English
  • 220 Immersing in the local culture
  • 123 Meeting locals
  • 120 Developing social awareness
  • 73 Get in touch with nature
Emily

United States

5

I had an amazing time at the hostel! I met some really amazing people and made awesome memories! We did a lot of fun group activities and bonding and the work was as expected and not too bad at all. Edinburgh is such a beautiful city and was a joy to explore. I unfortunately had to leave early from my stay due to a surgery rescheduling so though I didn't have a very long stay I would go back in a heartbeat. I hope to return someday!

4 days ago

Claudia

Germany

5

The experience I got at the hostel is unforgettable. The Team becomes your family. You can always join in on activities or maybe enjoy the beautiful City of Edinburgh on your own. Everything can be, nothing is a must. The work hours are mostly fair and even after work hours, you have enough time to explore. I will never stop recommending Edinburgh and the location of the hostel is absolutely amazing. Every sight is in a walkable distance and the neighborhood is very safe and quiet.

8 days ago

Jack

Australia

5

From the moment I arrived, my time at the hostel was very special. Tamara was incredibly kind and welcoming, as were Astrid and Delphi. All the volunteers were friendly too, and it quickly felt like a little family. the hostel is also a great place to spend your time off, with people always around and plenty to do, or you can simply relax on the couch by the window and look outside, one of my favourite things to do there.

11 days ago

Dana

Austria

5

I loved pretty much everything about the hostel! Sometimes the work can be a little bit annoying, but isn't every work annoying sometimes? The people are great, and Tami as a manager is amazing :) Also the location is unbeatable.

13 days ago

Clara

Brazil

5

The experience at at hostel was really nice, everybody is very welcoming and the hours and tasks are fair and chill. You have plenty of time to explore the city and just hang out :)

26 days ago


Tamara replied

Unfortunately, my time to leave you a review ran out, but thank you so much for your time with us, we loved to have you here!

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