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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. Great location! Very friendly staff, had a really nice stay.

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9.2
Wonderful
447 reviews
Price from
$49
per night

JUST SLEEP Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

In a prime location in the Leith district of Edinburgh, JUST SLEEP Hostel is located 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 1.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is set 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 accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this hostel. I stayed here for 6 nights and wish I would’ve stayed longer. The location was great! Close enough to the city center (easy walk or short bus trip) but also far enough to not feel like you’re in the middle of the city. The owners and staff are INCREDIBLE. Huge shoutout to Laura who is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met in my life. Also was one of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever stayed at. 10/10. I already want to go back!

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8.1
Very Good
1,498 reviews
Price from
$1,308
per night

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
1,559 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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. The location is perfect it was very easy to get around the city and explore everything. The staff was super nice and friendly and helpful. Since this was my very first solo trip ever I highly appreciated the fact I felt super safe and comfortable. The rooms are really nice and offer you privacy but you can very easily socialize in the lounge/reception/kitchen. They offer different kinds of drinks and snacks so if you feel like you would like to get a beer but dont want to go the pub all alone this is the best option. Overall i really enjoyed my stay and will definitely going back in some time! ☺️

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8.7
Excellent
7,664 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

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 with lots of landmarks nearby.

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8.2
Very Good
7,330 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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 loved the "ladies only" dorm, it made things easier. The industrial design is modern and fuss free, very relaxing. I've been looking forward to trying a pod for a while now, and I've not been disappointed. I'll stay again if I ever have to come back to Edinburgh.

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8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

High Street Hostel

Old Town, Edinburgh

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel 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. We had a great time! Cool people, everyone was polite! We made a couple of good friend, definitely come back soon!

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8.2
Very Good
2,497 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh

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. The place was good value for Money I enjoyed the Thursday night there It is in the heart of Edinburgh

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8.4
Very Good
1,345 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

Old Town, Edinburgh

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. Castle rock is literally the best hostel I’ve ever been to. The place is amazing, the atmosphere is fabulous, the hall is great to chill out. I would definitely come back!! ❤️

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8.6
Excellent
3,105 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

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
935 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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