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Princes Street Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is conveniently set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

L
Lipe
From
Italy
friendly staff, good location, nice room, clean and quit
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,062 reviews
Price from
€ 93.83
1 night, 2 adults

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively located in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 328 feet from The Real Mary King's Close.

V
Vladimir Khil
From
Russia
Located in precise city center - excellent place! All facilities are nearby. The sleeping places are large have curtains and personal lamps. You don't need to preorder breakfast - you could easily order it in the morning. Highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7,843 reviews
Price from
€ 107.96
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 9-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.

L
Lucila Bagazgoitia
From
Argentina
Where to begin? Location is PERFECT. Shared rooms have a lot of space and the locker big enough to have a full backpack inside. Plenty of toilettes and showers. Kitchen, one of the best I’ve found in a hostel. It’s big and has everything. There are like 3 fridges so plenty of space where to store food. Common areas are nice and so is the staff. I didn’t try the breakfast but looked nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,439 reviews
Price from
€ 105.30
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Edinburgh. This 4-star hostel features free WiFi and a bar.

M
Moustafa
From
Qatar
Is it literally the best hostel in the UK and in the world.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,814 reviews
Price from
€ 105.30
1 night, 2 adults

CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building.

A
Ania
From
Saudi Arabia
The place is so cozy. I booked shared room with 3 women. Everything is clean, especially the bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,212 reviews
Price from
€ 74.11
1 night, 2 adults

Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh

Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.

N
Naceri amine
From
Algeria
Good Location in the centre of the city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
Price from
€ 66.72
1 night, 2 adults

Haystack Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Just 164 feet from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.

G
Gabriel
From
United Kingdom
The location was perfect, it is within walking distance from all the centre of Edinburgh main attractions. The facilities were perfect, it has a kitchen, shared toilets and comfortable bedrooms. The staff was very helpful and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews
Price from
€ 152.91
1 night, 2 adults

Argyle Backpackers

Newington, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh and with University of Edinburgh reachable within a 11-minute walk, Argyle Backpackers has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared...

C
Cara
From
United States
Very kind staff and cozy place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,310 reviews
Price from
€ 46.91
1 night, 2 adults

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

Old Town, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is well situated in the center of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

A
Anna
From
Israel
lovely place in the heart of the city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,146 reviews
Price from
€ 54.35
1 night, 2 adults

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town

Old Town, Edinburgh

Conveniently set in Edinburgh, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

N
Nátaly
From
Colombia
Antony was so nice, super friendly and clear explaining the hotel amenities and benefits. Everything was clean, the beds were comfortable, locker service was secure and cheap. The hotel location is perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,336 reviews
Price from
€ 60.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,150 reviews

The 5-star Edinburgh Central Accommodations is just 0.5 miles from the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station.

New Town Rooms

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

New Town Rooms is located in Edinburgh, a 19-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and 1.2 miles from National Museum of Scotland.

The Hostel

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,100 reviews

Set in an original Victorian building, this funky hostel offers dorm rooms with large windows and high ceilings.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews

Located within 2.9 miles of Edinburgh Castle and 3 miles of Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh College Residence provides rooms in Edinburgh.

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Avg. price/night: € 228.78
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,456 reviews
Perfect location, very clean and safe, one of best hostels I've ever visisted.
Guest review byPeter
Young couple
Avg. price/night: € 187.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews
Great location, the hostel felt safe and clean, was nice to only have ladies around and jeez that was like the only hostel I found with 2-level bunk beds (as opposed to 3-levels in most places!) I forgot my phone charger and the staff helped me, thanks a lot. Nice shower too.
Guest review byNia
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,439 reviews
Amazing hostel !! Good breakfast for cheap. Great location. Confortable
Guest review byGauthier
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
I really liked the vibe. It's a small hostel with a big kitchen which facilitates meeting new people. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and confortable so a big up to the team!
Guest review byFrance
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
Hostel has a great location right at The Royal Mile, so close to most attractions and to bus and train station. Personel is friendly and provides additional activities. They have towels inclided in price. It is a typical backpacker place with kitchen access. Place is not to big, but works fine for people on budget.
Guest review byKatarzyna
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: € 208.51
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,812 reviews
Probably the best hostel I've ever stayed in! Wonderful people, great location, room was unbelievably comfortable, definitely going to stay in this hostel my next trip to Edinburgh!
Guest review byDariia
Solo traveler

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