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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.

G
GimhaniU
From
Sri Lanka
Staff were so helpful that we arrived late night but they were there at reception to welcome us and show the rooms. Bathrooms were clean and no queues. Everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews
Price from
US$78.15
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.

P
Patrícia
From
Slovakia
The location is perfect it was very easy to get around the city and explore everything. The staff was super nice and friendly and helpful. Since this was my very first solo trip ever I highly appreciated the fact I felt super safe and comfortable. The rooms are really nice and offer you privacy but you can very easily socialize in the lounge/reception/kitchen. They offer different kinds of drinks and snacks so if you feel like you would like to get a beer but dont want to go the pub all alone this is the best option. Overall i really enjoyed my stay and will definitely going back in some time! ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,841 reviews
Price from
US$98.09
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
Miroslav
From
Serbia
In the heart of Edinburgh, close to all touristic attractions. It is very clean, staff were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,626 reviews
Price from
US$81.25
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
Milos Elezovic
From
Belgium
Great hostel on the great place,very close to centrum,amazing people,workers,very comfortable and friendly hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,921 reviews
Price from
US$60.63
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.

D
Despina
From
Greece
Code Co-Living The Loft was the best experience I have ever had in a hostel. I stayed in the 6 female pod and I have zero complaints. Everything was clean, the roomates were quiet and friendly, the staff I encountered were super friendly and accomodating and while there was only one toilet for 12 people, it was spatious and super clean all the times I used it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Price from
US$66.83
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.

R
Rok
From
Slovenia
I really enjoyed how chill it was and how everyone was helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,580 reviews
Price from
US$109.48
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.

P
Parente
From
Portugal
Clean common areas and the bed was comfortable. Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
Price from
US$50.88
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
Bartosz
From
Hong Kong
Best hostel ever, smashing breakfasts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews
Price from
US$107.29
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.

G
Giovanna
From
United States
Staff was amazing, the Girls were very nice, location is also great Located at the center of everything, I absolutely recomend It
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
Price from
US$59.29
1 night, 2 adults

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated conveniently in the Leith district of Edinburgh, Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel is set 2 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

A
Asad
From
Pakistan
We Stayed 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The hostel is clean, modern, and well-located—just a 15 minutes Bus to the city center. Beds are comfy with privacy curtains and charging ports. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but social. Highly recommend for a budget-friendly and comfortable stay in Edinburgh!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$53.90
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
GimhaniU
From
Sri Lanka
Staff were so helpful that we arrived late night but they were there at reception to welcome us and show the rooms. Bathrooms were clean and no queues. Everything was clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews
Price from
US$78.15
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.

P
Patrícia
From
Slovakia
The location is perfect it was very easy to get around the city and explore everything. The staff was super nice and friendly and helpful. Since this was my very first solo trip ever I highly appreciated the fact I felt super safe and comfortable. The rooms are really nice and offer you privacy but you can very easily socialize in the lounge/reception/kitchen. They offer different kinds of drinks and snacks so if you feel like you would like to get a beer but dont want to go the pub all alone this is the best option. Overall i really enjoyed my stay and will definitely going back in some time! ☺️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,841 reviews
Price from
US$98.09
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
Miroslav
From
Serbia
In the heart of Edinburgh, close to all touristic attractions. It is very clean, staff were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,626 reviews
Price from
US$81.25
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
Milos Elezovic
From
Belgium
Great hostel on the great place,very close to centrum,amazing people,workers,very comfortable and friendly hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,921 reviews
Price from
US$60.63
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.

D
Despina
From
Greece
Code Co-Living The Loft was the best experience I have ever had in a hostel. I stayed in the 6 female pod and I have zero complaints. Everything was clean, the roomates were quiet and friendly, the staff I encountered were super friendly and accomodating and while there was only one toilet for 12 people, it was spatious and super clean all the times I used it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews
Price from
US$66.83
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.

R
Rok
From
Slovenia
I really enjoyed how chill it was and how everyone was helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,580 reviews
Price from
US$109.48
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.

P
Parente
From
Portugal
Clean common areas and the bed was comfortable. Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
Price from
US$50.88
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
Bartosz
From
Hong Kong
Best hostel ever, smashing breakfasts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,846 reviews
Price from
US$107.29
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.

G
Giovanna
From
United States
Staff was amazing, the Girls were very nice, location is also great Located at the center of everything, I absolutely recomend It
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews
Price from
US$59.29
1 night, 2 adults

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated conveniently in the Leith district of Edinburgh, Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel is set 2 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

A
Asad
From
Pakistan
We Stayed 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The hostel is clean, modern, and well-located—just a 15 minutes Bus to the city center. Beds are comfy with privacy curtains and charging ports. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed but social. Highly recommend for a budget-friendly and comfortable stay in Edinburgh!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$53.90
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 7.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,626 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,841 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,225 reviews

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.

Haystack Hostel

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 reviews

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building.

Princes Street Hostel

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,093 reviews

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From US$372.89 per night

The Baxter Hostel

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,360 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.

Haymarket Hostel

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,549 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.

New Town Rooms

Edinburgh
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 740 reviews

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

From US$51.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Edinburgh West Side Hostel is set in Edinburgh, 2.5 km from Edinburgh Zoo and 4 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews

Edinburgh College Residence is situated in Edinburgh, within 4.8 km of Royal Yacht Britannia and 4.9 km of 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, 2,503 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$86.75 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$86.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,503 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,233 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4,254 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$174.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,626 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, 1,721 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, 1,721 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$152.80
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!
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Dariia
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$174.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,626 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