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The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 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. This place is a total gem. Fun and quirky. Spotlessly clean and so quiet, despite being full. Facilities are amazing. Location superb. And amazing value. Can't wait to return.

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9.3
Wonderful
591 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set 1.3 km from University of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. I loved my stay there, it was a super peaceful 4 days, everything was always very clean, the kitchen had all the utensils available, the receptionists were so sweet, always available to help, very polite. I would definitely go back and recommend it.

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8.3
Very Good
2,083 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

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. My recent stay at this hostel was nothing short of amazing. The cleanliness, the friendly staff, and the attention to detail truly set it apart. Probably the best hostel I've ever stayed in. The common areas were cozy, the kitchen was well-equipped, the bed was comfortable, the self-service laundry was a huge convenience, and the overall vibe was just perfect. The location was excellent. I can't wait to return!"

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8.8
Excellent
8,142 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. It was very clean and comfortable

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8.4
Very Good
10,572 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Probably the best hostel I've been to across all the ones I've been to :) Lovely hosts, and they usually have some event going on every night too!

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8.2
Very Good
5,812 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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. Location is perfect, concept and organization of this is simply amazing

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8.4
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Events were fun. Pub crawl in particular was fantastic. Always a surplus of staff around to help out if you have any problems. Double pillows. Breakfast is decent, selection of 3 cereal, juices, toasts, croissants, fruit, coffee.

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8.3
Very Good
2,968 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. They had a friendly atmosphere and cute themed rooms!

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8.3
Very Good
1,832 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. It‘s really a nice place to be :)

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8.8
Excellent
2,128 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

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 was worried to be travelling by myself being a woman, but I felt super safe all the time. All the other guests were super nice, clean and organized too. And there were mostly women on the other rooms too, which it's always the best.

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8.3
Very Good
1,267 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

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