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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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,059 reviews
Price from
US$96.93
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.

G
Genilmara
From
Hungary
The hostel is marvellous! From the facilities to the staff, all absolutely perfect: the pods are great, even though there are a lot of guests, the bedroom and bathroom are always clean! no noise in the bedrooms, kitchen with all you need. if you are a solo traveller , this is an amazing chance to make new friends of any age, from all the globe!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8,014 reviews
Price from
US$104.78
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.

K
Kevin Mijael
From
Mexico
It's a really great place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,555 reviews
Price from
US$77.54
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.

m
mcecivalera
From
Costa Rica
The best thing about this hostel is the location: right down the street from Bobby's statue and Greyfriars cemetery! You can walk everywhere from there. What we liked: -The room was spacious despite the many bunk beds in there. -Individual power socket for each bed. -Big lockers to store luggage and valuables inside the room. -Quiet (the other guests were also very decent and respectful, and nobody snored -thank God-). -The bathrooms are in the same hallway as the room. -Nice key card system. -Great locker system right in front of the reception to store our luggage while we waited for check-in time. -Very friendly staff, especially the Italian guy who spoke Spanish with us. -Toilets and showers were cleaned very regularly, which was excellent because the hostel was pretty full.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,864 reviews
Price from
US$90.87
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.

H
Hyunju
From
South Korea
Very good location Friendly staff So clean Great facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,268 reviews
Price from
US$181.14
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.

A
Aparna
From
Singapore
It was clean , cosy and near to Waverley station
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
Price from
US$72.70
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...

D
Dan
From
Switzerland
This was a nice inn, we had a room for 2 with a tap and the bathroom just nearby was clean and functionnal. The staff was nice and friendly and we just had a 20 minutes walk to reach the center of Edimburgh.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,327 reviews
Price from
US$87.24
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.

I
Isabelle Lekhal
From
France
The best hotel we had in our whole trip!! We fell in love with our room, the staff was so nice, location perfect, really clean. We are planning our next trip and we'll definitely ask for the same room. We recommend this place 100%
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,982 reviews
Price from
US$75.01
1 night, 2 adults

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town

Old Town, Edinburgh

Well set in the centre of Edinburgh, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

G
Giada
From
Italy
The hostel was in the centre of the city and it was really clean and safe. The station is about 2 minutes from here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,265 reviews
Price from
US$48.17
1 night, 2 adults

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Old Town, Edinburgh

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

A
Ainur
From
Kazakhstan
I liked the staff and the location of the hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2,303 reviews
Price from
US$130.20
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 5.2
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 235 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...

  • New Town Rooms

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews

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

  • Matrix Hostel

    Edinburgh
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews

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

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  • Avg. price/night: US$206.39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,609 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$205.98
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 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$85.15
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,312 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$232.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,555 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, 1,791 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!
    Guest review by
    France
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,791 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$239.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,864 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!
    Guest review by
    Dariia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$232.63
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,555 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!
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Solo traveller