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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. Everything about this place. It is comfy,, cosy, quirky, beautiful and the staff are incredible . I would stay here again and again. (It is the third time I have) It feels like more of a home than a hostel

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9.3
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
US$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. Nice and friendly staff. Clean and complete facilities. Allowed baggage storage before checking in and after checking out.

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8.3
Very good
2,067 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Located in precise city center - excellent place! All facilities are nearby. The sleeping places are large have curtains and personal lamps. You don't need to preorder breakfast - you could easily order it in the morning. Highly recommend it.

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8.7
Fabulous
8,037 reviews
Price from
US$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. The accommodation was right in the center, clean and comfortable. The staff was nice. I have nothing to complain about.

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8.4
Very good
10,597 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. All staff team ,pub crawl, burgers, room and great location....

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8.1
Very good
5,864 reviews
Price from
US$24
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. It’s in the centre and near every place.

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8.4
Very good
1,275 reviews
Price from
US$53
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. Amazing location and common spaces!

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8.2
Very good
2,879 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. In general, it was nice that the environment where young people stayed was nice and that it was right in the middle of the touristic area and that many facilities were accessible. The kitchen was fully equipped but a bit small. The bathroom and toilets were very nice.

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8.2
Very good
1,795 reviews
Price from
US$34
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. 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!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,025 reviews
Price from
US$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. Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities

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8.3
Very good
1,255 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

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