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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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,097 reviews
Price from
US$92.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

j
janet
From
United Kingdom
Well organised Great location Great clean rooms Fab showers and bathroom facilities Secure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,906 reviews
Price from
US$112.21
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.

A
Adomas
From
Lithuania
The best hostel I've ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 reviews
Price from
US$79.45
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.

K
Kyron
From
Australia
Great staff, I fell ill and they allowed me to extend my stay in the same bed. Great facilities and breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,912 reviews
Price from
US$87.76
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
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, 1,222 reviews
Price from
US$81.51
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
Biggi
From
Switzerland
First of all: the competent and amazingly kind staff made my day! All questions were answered, all things I forgot to bring were provided (towel, hairdryer,...). Wonderful all-you-can-eat breakfast at a very low price. I loved that even my favorite brand of oat milk was provided! Very clean and cozy. What I also liked was the concept "adults only". At the first night, I joined the free Pub Crawl which brought me to a great pub with live music where I stayed ;-p. The whole place is very well organized and offers many comforts (terrace, free pool table, free luggage storage...). This makes traveling so easy and convenient. Perfect location 5min walking from the train station, 7min walking from the castle. I recommend to book well in advance because they are often fully booked and you have much bigger chances in getting a smaller room with less people. I also loved that I was able to book the lower bunk bed as I am too old to climb :-). We had our own sink in the 4 bed room so sometimes I was able to avoid leaving the room for getting ready. USB power outlets for each bed are also a great asset - no need to put the bulky adapter!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,701 reviews
Price from
US$57.34
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.

B
Brian
From
Ireland
Absolutely everything, it was my first time ever staying in a hostel, all the workers and volunteers are amazing and friendly, Had the great pleasure of cooking chicken tikka masala wed night for all the workers.... 100% can't wait to call back in a few weeks again Brian from tipperary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,725 reviews
Price from
US$49.75
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
Carolina
From
Brazil
friendly staffs and great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,889 reviews
Price from
US$104.92
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.

m
melissa
From
Italy
Very clean and tidy. Accurate kitchen facilities. Helpful and smiling receptionists (Helen found me in the street and helped me to get to the hostel, thanks!) Central position. Silent rooms. Polite and friendly guests. I booked 2 night in female 6 bed dorm. March low season.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,242 reviews
Price from
US$65.88
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...

t
temereani
From
New Zealand
Loved the facilities they had to offer especially how they dont close the kitchen and dining area so you can go there when it gets late to keep socialising without disturbing your room mates or other guests. also loved how friendly and accommodating the staff are when you can find them.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Price from
US$85.38
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,514 reviews

Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Edinburgh, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

From US$161.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,562 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.

From US$179.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,391 reviews

Offering boutique hostel accommodation, The Baxter Hostel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh. Free WiFi access is available. The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers.

From US$154.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,085 reviews

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

From US$162.07 per night

West End Hotel

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,303 reviews

The West End Hotel is located in a B-listed Victorian townhouse only 15-minutes walk from the West End of Princes Street, the perfect base to relax yet within easy reach of all that Edinburgh has to...

From US$81.83 per night

Belford Hostel

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 473 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$93.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 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
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 705 reviews

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

From US$101.20 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$179.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,562 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$140.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,242 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$81.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,303 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$170.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 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, 1,725 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, 1,725 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$177.88
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,912 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$170.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 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