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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. Everything about this place. It is comfy,, cosy, quirky, beautiful and the staff are incredible . I would stay here again and again. (It is the third time I have) It feels like more of a home than a hostel

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9.4
Superb
624 reviews
Price from
US$58
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. - You can leave your luggage there and come back later to check in. - There are many toilets and bathrooms (and very clean). - They also have a fully equipped kitchen and a common room for you to enjoy your food. - Free tea and coffee. - There's a USB outlet for you. - There are lockers, but remember to bring your own lock. - Central location.

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8.4
Very good
2,100 reviews
Price from
US$22
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. Thats really an amazing place! we really loved it with my friend!

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8.7
Fabulous
7,918 reviews
Price from
US$34
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. Location, cleanliness in the hostel, kitchen, and friendly staff

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8.4
Very good
10,609 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. Great staff, I fell ill and they allowed me to extend my stay in the same bed. Great facilities and breakfast

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8.1
Very good
5,916 reviews
Price from
US$21
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 location is great, next to essentially every bus service plus the Weaverly station. Additionally, it was relatively calm, with the location partially sheltered from the city life. Finally, it was really clean.

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8.4
Very good
1,221 reviews
Price from
US$36
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. Loved the vibe. Beautiful building. Very respectful people.

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8.3
Very good
2,704 reviews
Price from
US$22
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. Absolutely everything, it was my first time ever staying in a hostel, all the workers and volunteers are amazing and friendly, Had the great pleasure of cooking chicken tikka masala wed night for all the workers.... 100% can't wait to call back in a few weeks again Brian from tipperary

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8.3
Very good
1,731 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Great location, super friendly staff, lots of different spaces where you can hangout.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,892 reviews
Price from
US$30
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 clean and tidy. Accurate kitchen facilities. Helpful and smiling receptionists (Helen found me in the street and helped me to get to the hostel, thanks!) Central position. Silent rooms. Polite and friendly guests. I booked 2 night in female 6 bed dorm. March low season.

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8.3
Very good
1,245 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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