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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar.

I
Ivan
From
Cyprus
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews
Price from
$105.82
1 night, 2 adults

Princes Street Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

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

H
Helen Mary
From
Morocco
The staff at Princess Street were exceptional and went out of their way to make my stay a great one. Helen at the front desk messaged and made sure she was available so I could check in on New Years eve. Everyone was so friendly and helpful plus they work so hard to keep the hostel clean and in tip top shape. It was a great stay and I would go back. The location is perfect and convenient to so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,007 reviews
Price from
$169.39
1 night, 2 adults

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively located in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 328 feet from The Real Mary King's Close.

L
Leila
From
France
The location is just perfect ! The members of staff are really helpful and always here to help
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7,599 reviews
Price from
$185.84
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 9-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.

i
ibrahim
From
Egypt
All was nice , also I recommend the breakfast over there . Location is perfect and very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,244 reviews
Price from
$160.17
1 night, 2 adults

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Edinburgh. This 4-star hostel features free WiFi and a bar.

A
Aziz
From
Uzbekistan
It is located old city, good rooms. Make curtains on the beds, have been more comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,729 reviews
Price from
$132.19
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.

G
Gani
From
United States
We are pleased that guest of this pod are very quiet and polite. Really comfortable even with mix gender shared bathroom. The staffs are well trained, beautiful people all around.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,227 reviews
Price from
$136.29
1 night, 2 adults

Edinburgh Central Accommodation

Broughton, Edinburgh

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

A
Aldren Roy
From
Philippines
Friendly staff and good facilities like the kitchen, the lounge area and the water pressure on the shower was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,162 reviews
Price from
$99.17
1 night, 2 adults

Argyle Backpackers

Newington, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh and with University of Edinburgh reachable within a 11-minute walk, Argyle Backpackers has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared...

S
Srivathsa Naidu
From
United Kingdom
Amazing kitchen, well maintained and equipped with everything you need to make a quick breakfast or a dinner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,252 reviews
Price from
$73.81
1 night, 2 adults

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Old Town, Edinburgh

Safėstay Edinburgh Cowgate is located in Edinburgh, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

G
Gülvin
From
Denmark
Warm and slient place. Lovely and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,181 reviews
Price from
$137.23
1 night, 2 adults

Revolver Edinburgh

West End, Edinburgh

The Revolver Edinburgh 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...

J
Jan
From
United Kingdom
The staff, the location and the beautiful building itself made my stay. I felt right at home, it was clean and the double bed was super comfy and so were the sheets. I felt safe and if I ever had a question or concern, the staff was ready to help. The location is nice and quiet and close to Dean Village!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
$148.01
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $221.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,007 reviews
First of all - the most prime location in the Edinburgh! Hostel basically located next to the Waverley station and iconic Balmoral Hotel! Staff were friendly, thanks to Andrew for very warm hospitality! Beds were clean, there’re lounge zone and kitchen area available. And probably you can find nothing cheaper in the Edinburgh, especially in this location!
Guest review bySahib
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $330.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,182 reviews
The best staff ever. Friendly, kind, and v helpful. A lovely hostel, great location, everything bright, new, and clean. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you 😊
Guest review byDeirdre
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Great location, safe, clean, kind and helpful staff, comfortable bed
Guest review byJennifer
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $432.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10,244 reviews
Great vibes, great people, great location - Edinburgh castle nearby and many great cafe's and pubs nearby. Ideal for budget travellers
Guest review byBernard Carpenter
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,852 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 byKatarzyna
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $337.71
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,729 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 byDariia
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $361.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,329 reviews
I stay here often usually when I get a late flight and can’t get home the same night. Good value for money, cheap stay. I think my last stay was only unpleasant because of inconsiderate people in my room but that’s the nature of hostels.
Guest review byKate
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $457.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,347 reviews
Great location near the station, cheap hostel but comfortable. Reception was 24/7 which was great because I had to leave early for my flight. There were hair dryers in the corridor.
Guest review byMagdalena
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $398.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7,599 reviews
Absolutely EVERYTHING! Best hostel I've ever stayed at hands down, would revisit again for sure! Great location, the hostel itself is clean, beautiful pods and nice bathrooms, the staff are awesome, and the general facilities were superb (I didn't realise that many hostels didn't have their own laundry facilities and/or were super pricy, this was like £6.50 for both washing and drying including detergent!). Can't recommend enough, thanks for the great stay! :-)
Guest review byDunja
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4,163 reviews
it was an amazing stay, very clean and welcoming place and the staff is great ! It is slightly more pricy than the other youth hostel options I've seen, but I could find a woman's only small dormitory which was perfect for me :) Everything is well maintained and breakfast is good with gluten free options. Highly recommend !
Guest review bymarinelly
Solo traveler