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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.

V
Viridiana Ramírez
From
Mexico
It was a last minute booking that saved us on our first night in Edinburgh so that alone is enough to make us happy! Also the breakfast voucher was a great surprise! Thank you for such great hospitality on our first night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,076 reviews
Price from
£75
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.

Q
Qiyuan
From
China
I get privacy during the staying. Facilities are well-maintained. The locker with password is very handy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8,171 reviews
Price from
£77.83
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.

S
Silvia
From
Italy
I liked the location, just a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. It was well connected to transport. The property was very clean and the staff were ready to help with any needs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,526 reviews
Price from
£58.50
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.

B
BRANDON
From
Mexico
Rooms, lockers, bathrooms and bar, everything was perfect! I really only needed the place to sleep because I was out all day, but everything was very pleasant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,785 reviews
Price from
£43.20
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.

L
Liubovi
From
Romania
Thank you to whole CoDE POD The LoFT team you are great and so helpful and welcome. I felt like i returned back home and my family met me with so much warm and support. Guys this location is awesome please keep it like that. I want to come back. And not only the team but also vibes and ambiance is so comfortable and unique. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews
Price from
£109.24
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.

B
Bismiya
From
United Arab Emirates
I like the staff , they are so helpful .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,991 reviews
Price from
£52.50
1 night, 2 adults

Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh

Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.

Y
Yim Shan
From
Hong Kong
Warm welcoming from reception. Facilities are excellent. The location is absolutely prefect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,855 reviews
Price from
£52.80
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, 2,151 reviews
Price from
£58.75
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.

H
Hannah
From
Germany
Clean, friendly, great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,265 reviews
Price from
£54
1 night, 2 adults

Matrix Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated conveniently in the Leith district of Edinburgh, Matrix Hostel is set 2 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

A
Asad
From
Pakistan
We Stayed 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The hostel is clean, modern, and well-located—just a 15 minutes Bus to the city center. Beds are comfy with privacy curtains and charging ports. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but social. Highly recommend for a budget-friendly and comfortable stay in Edinburgh!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews
Price from
£36
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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,255 reviews

    Well set in the centre of Edinburgh, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,668 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 5.1
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 217 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...

  • Haymarket Hostel

    Edinburgh
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,171 reviews

    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.

  • New Town Rooms

    Edinburgh
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 641 reviews

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

  • The Hostel

    Edinburgh
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,239 reviews

    Set in an original Victorian building, this funky hostel offers dorm rooms with large windows and high ceilings.

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  • Avg. price/night: £193.27
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,668 reviews
    Perfect location, very clean and safe, one of best hostels I've ever visisted.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,265 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,286 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,526 reviews
    Amazing hostel !! Good breakfast for cheap. Great location. Confortable
    Guest review by
    Gauthier
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,855 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,855 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, 5,785 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,526 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

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