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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.

A
Ana Beatriz
From
Brazil
It was one the best hostel I've been. Thanks só much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,096 reviews
Price from
US$95.98
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.

M
Maud.NM
From
Netherlands
The hostel is in a great location. The people that work there are super helpful, I arrived way to early but they made sure I could check in a little earlier. The beds are fine and the room was good. Guest were very respectful towards each other and not loud.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,920 reviews
Price from
US$114.04
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.

M
Macarena
From
Argentina
The location is unbeatable, with the castle right across the street you get amazing views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 reviews
Price from
US$80.47
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, 5,921 reviews
Price from
US$87.57
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.

C
Chloe
From
Ireland
handy location and easy check in
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,228 reviews
Price from
US$88.31
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 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,721 reviews
Price from
US$55.88
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.

A
Anastasia
From
Germany
I loved the staff: first, they agreed abs rescheduled my stay because my visa decision was delayed. Then they let us drop our bags some hours before the check in and all in all, were very helpful thorough-out the stay. Everything was clean, there was free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. We were also given towels in exchange for a follow on Insta 😂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,743 reviews
Price from
US$49.65
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.

a
akihiro
From
Japan
Everything is good especially people who work and stay here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,905 reviews
Price from
US$104.70
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.

F
Francesca
From
Belgium
Good hostel. Really central located in Edinburgh. Clean toilets and showers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,247 reviews
Price from
US$65.74
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
🇺🇦Dubko Pavlo 🇺🇦
From
Portugal
Perfect location, clean, warm... Comfy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,334 reviews
Price from
US$85.20
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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 reviews

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

New Town Rooms

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 702 reviews

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

From US$116.76 per night

West End Hotel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,307 reviews

The West End Hotel 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 to...

From US$124.75 per night

Belford Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Belford Hostel is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

From US$115.86 per night

Haymarket Hostel

Edinburgh
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,429 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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 reviews

Situated opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodation in central Edinburgh with free Wi-Fi, electronic card entry system, lockers, and insured luggage storage.

From US$186.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,413 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.

From US$174.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,079 reviews

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

From US$161.73 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$186.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,579 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$218.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,247 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$124.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,307 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$227.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 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, 1,743 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, 1,743 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$156.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,921 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$227.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,588 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