Set in a small back lane on Rose Street, New Town sits the first hybrid hostel/co-living property in Edinburgh called The Loft. A converted warehouse started as the first pod-hostel in the UK in 2015 and seen some other innovative changes over the years.

The loft

The Loft was previously a warehouse tucked away in the back lane of Rose Street and is now the first hybrid Hostel/Co-Living space in Edinburgh.

The Loft was completed in September 2015.

In February 2026, The Loft opened the first full‑height Japanese capsules in the UK in a new deluxe female‑only 4‑capsule dorm. Located in the penthouse level, this stylish space features an ensuite bathroom and a private roof terrace, offering comfort, privacy and a touch of luxury at The Loft.

Renovation works

The works to transform this building to a Code property took 6 months. The doors officially opened in September 2015

Pod dorms

A mix of single and double pods are installed at The Loft. The quad rooms have 2 single pods and 1 double pod.

penthouse dorm

Experience the first full‑height Japanese capsules in the UK in our deluxe female‑only 4‑capsule dorm. Located in the penthouse level, this stylish space features an ensuite bathroom and a private roof terrace, offering comfort, privacy and a touch of luxury at The Loft.

co-living space