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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is around 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. We loved the kitchen/open area. we loved the retro beachy decor. We especially loved the close proximity to the cliff walk and the John Muir Way access. So very wonderful!

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9.2
Wonderful
324 reviews

JUST SLEEP Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

Set in Edinburgh, within 1.9 km of Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.5 km of Edinburgh Waverley station, JUST SLEEP Hostel provides free WiFi. The property is around 3 km from Royal Mile, 3.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 3.3 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is allergy-free and is located 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia. The place is truly and precisely as described!

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8.2
Very Good
1,149 reviews

Princes Street Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. Great location, clean room, good bathrooms. Just get ready to climbing many stairs to get there

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8.5
Very Good
1,067 reviews

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. Staff was very welcoming and breakfast was excellent especially the grumpy mule filter coffee

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8.7
Excellent
5,969 reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located 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. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. Excellent location and wifi, the rooms are big

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8.2
Very Good
4,816 reviews

CoDE Co-Living – The LoFT - Edinburgh

New Town, Edinburgh

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. I liked my experience. The room was great. Your location is great. It was the best hostel I stayed

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8.2
Very Good
1,065 reviews

Haystack Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. I liked how clean everything was. Great showers, nice toilets, clean and well-equiped kitchen, I definitely recommend it! 👌

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8.2
Very Good
692 reviews

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

Old Town, Edinburgh

Well set in the centre of Edinburgh, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 600 metres from National Museum of Scotland, 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.1 km from University of Edinburgh. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

A continental breakfast is available daily at the hostel. The location is so convenient! It's close to everything you need. It' also close to the train station, in case you're getting there by train! The staff were so nice and welcoming. Always very helpful. The stayed in a shared room with other 4 people, but each bed had a little curtain you could close for privacy. The bed was clean and comfortable and facilities were clean. The value of the place is great! You're paying less and having an amazing stay.

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7.4
Good
2,052 reviews

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 800 metres from Royal Mile. This 4-star hostel offers a tour desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Everything that you can think is top notch

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7.9
Good
3,126 reviews

The Baxter Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers. At The Baxter Hostel, there is a 24-hour front desk and a shared self-catering kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. comfortable great staff and near all amenities train station 100yds away great stay

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7.3
Good
1,800 reviews

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