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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
607 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. Excellent hostel! From the staff, to the rooms and the shared places everything was perfect. There was regular cleaning every day which kept the shared washrooms and showers spotless. The room was clean as well. Location of the hostel is a winner. If I travel to Edinburgh I would stay here again.

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8.3
Very good
2,065 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. Location is awesome! People, atmosphere, staff members - the best hostel I've stayed at (and I'm not a hostel type of person, if I'm being honest). Clean, nice, all processes are smooth, internet is great. I would stay there again. Unexpectedly making new friends was just an added bonus;)

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8.7
Fabulous
8,023 reviews
Price from
US$51
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. It's a really great place

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8.4
Very good
10,579 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Lovely atmosphere and staff are always so kind. Perfect location.

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8.1
Very good
5,870 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. Great location, you just turn around the corner and there’s the Castle! The room and bed were comfortable, the locker was spacious and felt safe. I loved the showers! Were the most comfortable ones I’ve found at a hostel. The staff was also super friendly, they’re not permanently there but I met Cassiano and another coworker and they were both kind and helpful :)

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8.4
Very good
1,268 reviews
Price from
US$55
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. Good Price, Location, rooms and living room, kitchen

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8.2
Very good
2,876 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. This was my first time staying in a hostel and the experience was AMAZING. The staff was super friendly and helpful, the facilities were well kept and clean, the bed was super comfy. The location is cherry on top 😍 I recommend this hostel to everyone visiting beautiful Edinburgh 😊

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8.3
Very good
1,794 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. It‘s really a nice place to be :)

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8.8
Fabulous
2,013 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Very polite,comfortable stay.Will do again.

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8.3
Very good
1,257 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

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