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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
Chandra
From
Canada
Very clean, very cost efficient, super friendly staff and usb ports at each bunk bed. 100% would stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,071 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$105.76
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.

C
CHENG
From
Ireland
They were holding some free and fantastic events! It really helped me to make friends and make my travel not that lonely. Got me more chance to talk with more people! And all the people from this hostel and people who living there were soooooo nice! Highly recommend! And if I got a chance to come back to Edinburgh again, I will definitely come again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8,113 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$105.53
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.

Z
Zuzanna
From
Poland
The staff is really nice and available at the reception 24/7, the rooms and bathrooms are very clean, with spacy lockers. The hostel is in a great location, close to the castle and many bars and pubs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,560 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$75.66
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland.

M
Mario
From
Colombia
everything was clean, order and realty confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,819 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
$78.10
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.

D
Daniela
From
Germany
Great location, you just turn around the corner and there’s the Castle! The room and bed were comfortable, the locker was spacious and felt safe. I loved the showers! Were the most comfortable ones I’ve found at a hostel. The staff was also super friendly, they’re not permanently there but I met Cassiano and another coworker and they were both kind and helpful :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,289 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
$194.90
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.

R
Raquel
From
Spain
Good Price, Location, rooms and living room, kitchen
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,937 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$81.35
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.

W
Wilma
From
United Kingdom
Fabulous location opposite the castle, loved the eccentric deco specially the baroque ‘posh lounge’, really friendly staff, and great breakfast for £2.50. It’s a huge building with loads of communal space, activities and sofas, and you can use the lounges and kitchens until 10pm after checking out. Incredible value for city centre in Edinburgh!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,095 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
$70.94
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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,261 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
$81.35
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.

R
Raghda
From
Jordan
Staff are all wonderful; friendly and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
$59.66
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...

D
David
From
United States
Room was great, quiet, dark. Shared bathroom was fine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,329 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
$78.10
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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Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,638 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5,718 reviews

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

    From $271.33 per night
  • New Town Rooms

    Edinburgh
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 653 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.

    From $110.64 per night
  • Belford Hostel

    Edinburgh
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 505 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 224 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,638 reviews
    Perfect location, very clean and safe, one of best hostels I've ever visisted.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $196.60
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,261 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: $85.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,299 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: $248.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,560 reviews
    Amazing hostel !! Good breakfast for cheap. Great location. Confortable
    Guest review by
    Gauthier
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,821 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 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,821 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,819 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: $248.93
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,560 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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