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The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The location is perfect - 5 mins from the train station. The stuff is really helpful, the room is awesome (we booked the family one), and Dunbar is a great place to visit!

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9.4
Superb
620 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set 1.3 km from University of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. I loved every minute i spent in the hostel ... The staff are very friendly and nice. The place is cozy and quiet. It really felt great

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8.4
Very good
2,098 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. everything was amazing, super clean and great staff

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8.8
Fabulous
7,859 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. Amazing staff, location, and fellow guests! Quiet hours were respected.

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8.4
Very good
10,645 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. Friendly Staff, Clean bathroom, wonderful location, clean and comfy bed. For the price I would stay there again.

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8.1
Very good
5,926 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. The place is so cozy. I booked shared room with 3 women. Everything is clean, especially the bathroom.

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8.3
Very good
1,224 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Everything great for the value

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8.3
Very good
2,564 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. I was surprised, how clean everything was. The staff is very friendly.

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8.3
Very good
1,728 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. There is plenty of good thing to be said about that magical place. Let's begin with perfect location of the hostel which is right next to the castle of Edinburgh and of course a few minutes walk from the main street. The place is clean and tidy and the staff was really friendly and helpful. For those of you who are traveling only by theirselves I can reassure you that you are not going to be disappointed because this place hosts events almost every night where you can easily meet new people from all around the world and have fun. This place is definitely worth visiting.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,842 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. Good hostel. Really central located in Edinburgh. Clean toilets and showers.

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8.2
Very good
1,237 reviews

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