The 10 best hostels in Edinburgh, UK

The best hostels in Edinburgh

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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.

Steven

From

United States

everything is good. Location is great just cross street from train station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,099 reviews

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US$93.61

1 night, 2 adults

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CODE - 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.

Jackeline

From

Brazil

The pods are extremely comfortable, with space for your stuff. The automatic locker is very useful. Enough showers, I didn't have to wait a single day for shower or WC. Nice and clean showers. Everything was very easy, I was very surprised. The location is super good! Staff super friendly and nice breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,866 reviews

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US$109.53

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Nina

From

Slovakia

The pods. The facilities. Staff. Games. Activities. Everything...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,600 reviews

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US$79.44

1 night, 2 adults

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Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

renee

From

Netherlands

The staff were amazing and the room was very spacious and comfy!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,911 reviews

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US$87.86

1 night, 2 adults

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CODE - 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.

Andrzej Aleksander

From

Poland

The location is great, next to essentially every bus service plus the Weaverly station. Additionally, it was relatively calm, with the location partially sheltered from the city life. Finally, it was really clean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,221 reviews

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US$78.13

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Ivan

From

Argentina

Nice and cozy place, really good location. friendly and helpful staff! Breakfast was great!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,667 reviews

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US$111.27

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Zane

From

Latvia

Excellent location and had all the necessary amenities. The staff were welcoming and helpful and the other guests were very respectful. Overall great value for money.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

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US$50.50

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Ghizlane

From

Morocco

The location is perfect and very clean, spacious spaces and the working team was very nice and friendly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,861 reviews

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US$106.49

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Sally

From

United Arab Emirates

The place is so nice and clean and the bed is so comfortable, and the location is in the central near all the famous locations and its easy to find transportation.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,236 reviews

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US$66.87

1 night, 2 adults

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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...

Deyatima

From

India

The place is beautiful and what makes it more worth are the staffs. They became very good friends of mine and are extremely helpful caring. I loved staying in this hostel and enjoyed my time with all the members there.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,323 reviews

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US$86.66

1 night, 2 adults

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