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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.

B
Barbara
From
Costa Rica
Friendly/helpful staff. Use of well-equipped kitchen facilities. Even the climb up the stairs was worth the effort! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews
Price from
US$78.34
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.

P
Psalms
From
Malaysia
My stay at the CoDE Pod was absolutely fantastic! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can confidently say that I'll be returning for another visit. The atmosphere, service, and overall ambience exceeded my expectations. The bathroom cleanliness and facilities are so good. Looking forward to making more wonderful memories during my next stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,845 reviews
Price from
US$104.27
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.

D
Dimitrios
From
Cyprus
Friendly and helpful staff Great amenities Amazing place in the heart of the city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,630 reviews
Price from
US$81.45
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.

R
Reet
From
Estonia
This place was great for many reasons: good price, a very good location near all important attractions, lovely staff, one of the cleanest hostels ever seen, the breakfast was also sufficient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,925 reviews
Price from
US$60.78
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.

D
Diana
From
Portugal
Great location, very clean, bed are comfortable and the bathroom is spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews
Price from
US$66.99
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.

C
Carla Bolen Anderson
From
Canada
I was surprised at how quiet it was at night. Other guests very polite and staff very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,595 reviews
Price from
US$112.38
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
Albania
This is one of the best hostels in Edinburgh if not Scotland... The staff blend in with you to give you a real good vibe and credit to Kat for running a good house. Never a dull moment and plenty of things to do.. made lots of friends and felt sad to leave (stayed 4 nights) would definitely recommend and I will at some point come back. (But not yet guys, I'll give you a break! Lol) Thanks for a good stay. ❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,722 reviews
Price from
US$51
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.

I
Igor
From
Poland
Location, staff, facilies, so many rooms to explore and chill/socialize. Also I felt very safe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,853 reviews
Price from
US$107.56
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.

V
Virginia
From
Spain
Location, reception team, to have kitchen and the organization for having each one our food
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews
Price from
US$59.43
1 night, 2 adults

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

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

M
Muhammad Ashhab Zafar
From
Canada
Cleanliness. I was amazed with how clean were washrooms and rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Price from
US$54.03
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 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Popular with guests booking hostels in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,362 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,530 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,118 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,925 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,329 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,630 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Edinburgh

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,845 reviews

Save money on hostels in Edinburgh and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,118 reviews

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

From US$98.60 per night

New Town Rooms

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews

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

From US$51.87 per night

CODE - The Loft, Edinburgh

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews

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.

Haystack Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,235 reviews

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.

The Baxter Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,362 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.

Haymarket Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,530 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.

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

Edinburgh West Side Hostel is set in Edinburgh, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Zoo and 4 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews

Edinburgh College Residence is situated in Edinburgh, within 4.8 km of Royal Yacht Britannia and 4.9 km of Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,259 reviews

The Revolver Edinburgh 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...

From US$136.89 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$116.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,506 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, 1,235 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$136.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,259 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$175.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,630 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, 1,722 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, 1,722 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$153.17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,925 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$175.05
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,630 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