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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.

C
Chirag
From
United Kingdom
The location was just perfect right in the city centre. The Host was amazing very warm and very helpful. The place was very well done, very neat very clean with huge washrooms and shower areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,067 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$97.08
1 night, 2 adults

CoDE Pod – 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.

Y
Yeager
From
Netherlands
Great location, clean, quiet , awesome staff!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8,065 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$104.94
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located conveniently in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.

M
Mirjana
From
Serbia
Everything!!! The location is amazing!!! You really don't feel like you are in a hostel because the room is big so you don't really have much contact with other people outside of the capsules,but also can meet people in the common areas. Lockers are big,capsule clean and has enough space,value for money is 10/10. Bathrooms are clean and there are enough of them so that it is not a problem at any time of day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,562 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$75.24
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.

t
tasnim
From
United States
This hostel was amazing. It had welcoming vibes, everyone was chill and the staff was super helpful. I stayed in a mixed bed room of 10 as a first time solo traveler and felt very comfortable with the space I had. It’s right next to victoria street and grassmarket which was super awesome. Everything about this hostel was great! I’d recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,853 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$72.81
1 night, 2 adults

CoDE POD - 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
AELIG
From
Canada
I LOVED this hostel, everyone that was there was super friendly, and wanted to chat and talk. It gave a really good vibe. The staff was suuuuper friendly. The general decor is quite hipster, i liked it a lot. There is clearly a lot of effort given to this hostel, it is not just the base amenities. There are good systems put in place for the common room, people tend to be clean, and tag their food. The hostel also provide good hairdryers, which is a big plus for girlies. You get USB ports in your bed pod so you can be on your phone while it charges. Also good wifi, i never had issues.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$155.97
1 night, 2 adults

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

Old Town, Edinburgh

Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas.

C
Cerro
From
Czech Republic
The city was mind blowing, the location of the hostel is just amazing, walking distance to all the landmarks and an amazing vibe, staff knowledgeable about the city, what to do, what to see, events, I loved it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,903 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$75.84
1 night, 2 adults

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

Old Town, Edinburgh

In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.

B
Buddha Devi
From
United Arab Emirates
The best place as they said best location best staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,057 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$73.62
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, 1,258 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$72.81
1 night, 2 adults

Haymarket Hostel

West End, Edinburgh

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Haymarket Hostel is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from EICC.

Z
Zachary
From
New Zealand
The hostel had everything I would expect to make a comfortable and easy stay. It was in a great location and the staff were friendly and communicated well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
$50.43
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...

F
Filippo
From
Italy
Staff was friendly and room was warm!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
$53.39
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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  • West End Hotel

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,290 reviews

    The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has to...

    From $85.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.2
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

    Located in Edinburgh and within a 10-minute walk of EICC, THE KINGSVIEW TOWNHOUSE - Boutique Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,046 reviews

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

    From $159.77 per night
  • New Town Rooms

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 662 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,634 reviews

    Located opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodations in central Edinburgh with free Wi-Fi, electronic card entry system, lockers, and insured luggage storage.

    From $236.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5,685 reviews

    A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodations in the center of the Scottish capital.

  • Belford Hostel

    Edinburgh
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Belford Hostel is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 12-minute walk from EICC.

    From $126.74 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $236.46
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,634 reviews
    Perfect location, very clean and safe, one of best hostels I've ever visisted.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $190.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,258 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 by
    Nia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $85.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,290 reviews
    Great location very close to Haymarket station and central Edinburgh. Very comfortable bunk beds with light, charging point and safe locker. Excellent kitchen facilities and bar. Complementary foods in kitchen.
    Guest review by
    puri
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $349.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,562 reviews
    Amazing hostel !! Good breakfast for cheap. Great location. Confortable
    Guest review by
    Gauthier
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,809 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 by
    France
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,809 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 by
    Katarzyna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $225.71
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,850 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 by
    Dariia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $349.48
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,562 reviews
    Great location, I stayed here multiple times during my trip in Scotland. Room had view of castle. Bathrooms and rooms were clean. Kitchen and seating areas available and clean. Good wifi and PowerPoints at every bed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Did let me check in 30 minutes early. Cheap to use laundry machines. Heating in rooms. Exceeded my expectations for a low price. One of the best hostels I've stayed in regarding cleanliness!
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Solo traveler
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