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Princes Street Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Ε
Ελενα
From
Greece
Everything was amazing. Sanity, stuff, benefits, location and c
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,070 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$105.99
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Mariia
From
Russia
Friendly staff, comfortable rooms, separate shower and toilets, there are hot water, heat, kitchen, bar, cool location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8,095 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$105.76
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

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.

I
IDreamofTravel
From
Canada
First time staying in pod beds and they were perfect! Excellent value for money, amazing location and there always seemed to be abundance of washrooms available which were kept clean. The whole place was very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,550 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$73.38
1 night, 2 adults

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, 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland.

R
Ravi kanth
From
United Kingdom
Next level comfort, good staff, Clean, well organised and simply superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,829 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$78.27
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
Alison
From
Singapore
The place was entirely remote with only cleaning staff on-site. Despite so, there was immediate customer service when needed via WhatsApp or UK phone call. The beds were clean and rooms were kept well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$190.65
1 night, 2 adults

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

M
Mohammed
From
Saudi Arabia
I want to thank all the staff for this most wonderful stay, everyone was friendly with us and treated us very nicely, it was the first time and certainly not the last Thanks for everything❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,922 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$76.44
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.

c
corc
From
Turkey
This place express soul of to be a real hostel. Very friendly staff, lots of social rooms, good events and good location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,085 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$72.64
1 night, 2 adults

Haystack Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.

E
Elena
From
Ukraine
I was very lucky to have stayed in this hostel: not only it is in the centre of Edinburgh and has all the convenience inside the accommodation, but also I have met other brilliant girls that kept me company throughout the whole weekend. Honestly, had the best time. Sainsbury's is close to the hostel, but the other ones are a bit further away, so plan your shopping in advance if you're trying to save money on food (Lidl is the closest one of cheap alternatives). Loved that if you're leaving, you can still keep the bags at the reception to have a walk in town and then collect the stuff before going to the airport. Thank you for this hostel! It was brilliant!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,261 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$81.53
1 night, 2 adults

Haymarket Hostel

West End, Edinburgh

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Haymarket Hostel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 500 metres from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

D
Delaram
From
United Kingdom
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$59.79
1 night, 2 adults

Argyle Backpackers

Newington, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh and with University of Edinburgh reachable within less than 1 km, Argyle Backpackers features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared...

D
Dan
From
Switzerland
This was a nice inn, we had a room for 2 with a tap and the bathroom just nearby was clean and functionnal. The staff was nice and friendly and we just had a 20 minutes walk to reach the center of Edimburgh.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,331 reviews
Location 8.3
Price from
US$78.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Edinburgh and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,636 reviews

    Situated opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodation 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, 5,703 reviews

    A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodation in the centre of the Scottish capital.

  • Belford Hostel

    Edinburgh
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Belford Hostel is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews

    Located in Edinburgh and within less than 1 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre, THE KINGSVIEW TOWNHOUSE - Boutique Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout...

  • New Town Rooms

    Edinburgh
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews

    New Town Rooms provides rooms in Edinburgh near National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse.

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Hostels that guests love in Edinburgh

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,636 reviews
    Perfect location, very clean and safe, one of best hostels I've ever visisted.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$197.03
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$85.95
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,297 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$183.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,550 reviews
    Amazing hostel !! Good breakfast for cheap. Great location. Confortable
    Guest review by
    Gauthier
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,815 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,815 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,834 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$183.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,550 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 traveller