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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.

N
Nabil
From
France
A very cosy place with very Nice people, very welcoming and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews
Price from
US$93.49
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.

C
Chrysostomos
From
Cyprus
Ideal location and clean rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,949 reviews
Price from
US$100.37
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.

O
Olga
From
Russia
Place is 10 out of 10. The only thing - bring earplugs with you as people come for Edinburgh mostly to party, not to sleep
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,573 reviews
Price from
US$84.14
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.

C
Cory
From
Canada
The food in the restaurant for the evening menu was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,886 reviews
Price from
US$88.95
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
Alex_G
From
Germany
Great location, its right in the city center, next to a great pub and generally new Rose street look is pretty charming. Self check-in, clean bathroom, comfy beds. Overall, really good value for money you can get in city center.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews
Price from
US$173.55
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.

I
Irina
From
Croatia
Very helpful staff, finely equiped kitchen, superb location, clean, amazing vibes, last but not least, available music instruments for guests! :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,795 reviews
Price from
US$56.76
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.

P
Petra
From
Croatia
i loved the feel of this hostel, it was so full of life and it seemed like everyone staying and working there is friends. the interior is really cool and there are so many lounge rooms + also a cinema room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,959 reviews
Price from
US$106.35
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.

D
Dalma
From
Denmark
Super nice hostel, very clean , nice and helpful personnel. The location is close to most places and public transport. Would recommend it to any solo travelers in a heartbeat :))
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviews
Price from
US$66.78
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...

A
Alasdair
From
United Kingdom
Good location, nice room, good facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,332 reviews
Price from
US$86.54
1 night, 2 adults

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

Old Town, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is situated conveniently in Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi.

T
Thomas
From
Germany
Had a double room in the hostel - very cheap ! Perfect position close to the royal mile. Close to Waverly Station as well, but beware the steps ! Great shower with detachable showerhead ! Small room, but big enough. Nice to get a 15% off in the cafe next door, got a perfect breakfast there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,023 reviews
Price from
US$74.42
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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Save money on hostels in Edinburgh and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 243 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,055 reviews

The 5-star Edinburgh Central Accommodation is just 0.5 miles from the shops of Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station.

From US$97.50 per night

Belford Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 478 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.

From US$117.69 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$136.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,590 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$125.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,258 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$126.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,307 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.
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puri
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$259.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,577 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, 1,756 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!
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France
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,756 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
Avg. price/night: US$194.72
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,887 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!
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Dariia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$259.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,577 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!
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Sophie
Solo traveller