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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.

S
Sara
From
Slovenia
Loved the location, the room was cozy and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,059 reviews
Price from
US$96.61
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.

M
Mari
From
Finland
Location was excellent, also the atmosphere. It was easy to get there and find your own spot. They have a nice common space in which you are able to spend time and maybe do some writing for example. Room was quiet and bed was nice to sleep. Also liked that the place was clean and well organized. They even had live music in the evening. And the breakfast (waffles) was also so tasteful. Really enjoyed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8,017 reviews
Price from
US$104.44
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.

B
Bradarić
From
Germany
Rarely have I ever had a better sleep in more expensive hotel rooms. Pods are comfortable, nicely ventilated and give lots of privacy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,567 reviews
Price from
US$77.29
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.

C
Carlos_Santos46
From
Portugal
Great location! Great staff. Warm bedrooms. Overall clean facilities. Very recommendable. Breakfast is quite simple but does the job.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,862 reviews
Price from
US$90.57
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.

J
JAY
From
South Africa
This was such a great little pod perfect for a solo traveler. The rooms were clean, plenty of space for using the bathroom considering it is shared, everything was digital from checkin procedures to the locker codes. I felt safe, I had enough privacy and the common kitchen was so nice they even thought to provide guests with food labels for the fridge. For a solo traveler looking for a decent reliable place to sleep in a clean and fairly private surrounding this was great value for money. The location was perfect. They also provide extra lockers to store luggage on the day you checkout so you can still travel without carrying your bags, they really thought of everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,271 reviews
Price from
US$112.34
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.

S
Saša
From
Serbia
I liked everything there. The staff was more than welcoming, clean, cosy and friendly place. Good breakfast, free coffee and tea, quiet roomates and great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,873 reviews
Price from
US$53.67
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.

C
CHAO KANG
From
Taiwan
Lively hostel, lots of interesting people and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,792 reviews
Price from
US$62.21
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.

B
Brown
From
New Zealand
The hostel was so accommodating and has so many great events going on to help people feel at home.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,021 reviews
Price from
US$71.74
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.

C
Camardelli
From
Argentina
It was really clean and the location wonderful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews
Price from
US$72.46
1 night, 2 adults

Matrix Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

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.

T
Tymon
From
Poland
it was clean , and staff was nice bed were comfortable and the machine with food was well equipt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
Price from
US$53.67
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, 234 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, 428 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$220.47
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,616 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 8.3
    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$84.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,305 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$253.61
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,567 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, 1,792 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, 1,792 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$246.36
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,862 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$253.61
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,567 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