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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
Aušra
From
Lithuania
Excellent place in the very heart of the city. Very pleasant staff. Really clean and tidy rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Would come again if travelling to Edinburg!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,096 reviews
Price from
US$92.69
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.

J
Joana
From
Portugal
The coziness of the bedroom in our pods
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,948 reviews
Price from
US$117.07
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.

Y
YASIR BALOCH
From
Bahrain
As a solo traveller, I loved this place, it was very comfortable and reliable, the reception staff were very friendly and professional, the location is very good, if I visit Edinburgh again, I will definitely stay here and also recommend to my friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,575 reviews
Price from
US$82.23
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.

R
Ravi kanth
From
United Kingdom
Next level comfort, good staff, Clean, well organised and simply superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,891 reviews
Price from
US$88.19
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, 1,237 reviews
Price from
US$169.03
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.

A
Adi Guna
From
Indonesia
The location just perfect, staffs are so friendly and the hostel was very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,766 reviews
Price from
US$52.91
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
Antares
From
United Kingdom
the location was 10/10 so does the people’s vibe. the facilities where beautifully decorated and they had from hairdressers to straighteners to use.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviews
Price from
US$50
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.

I
Ingrid
From
Slovenia
Great location, clean and very kind staff. Good value for the money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,931 reviews
Price from
US$105.44
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.

m
melissa
From
Italy
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,255 reviews
Price from
US$66.21
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...

K
Kate
From
Ireland
I liked house, backyard and it’s very close to center of city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,328 reviews
Price from
US$85.80
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 8.7
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,575 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Passable - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> The Kingsview Townhouse in Edinburgh offers a boutique hostel experience with a garden and free WiFi.

Haymarket Hostel

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,380 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, 2,582 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$185.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,691 reviews

A lively/quirky and beautiful accommodation in the centre of the Scottish capital.

From US$143.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,433 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$246.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,063 reviews

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

From US$136.72 per night

New Town Rooms

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 693 reviews

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

From US$108.05 per night

West End Hotel

Edinburgh
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,309 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$125.64 per night

Belford Hostel

Edinburgh
Central location
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$116.68 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$185.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,582 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$136.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,255 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$125.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,309 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$166.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,575 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, 1,755 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, 1,755 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.
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Katarzyna
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$221.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,891 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!
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Dariia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$166.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,575 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