The 10 best hostels in Edinburgh, UK

The best hostels in Edinburgh

Some of the best backpacker spots in Edinburgh

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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.

Barbara

From

Costa Rica

Friendly/helpful staff. Use of well-equipped kitchen facilities. Even the climb up the stairs was worth the effort! Thank you!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,091 reviews

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US$78.34

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Evelyn

From

Australia

Great location, clean rooms, and lovely staff!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,834 reviews

Price from

US$98.33

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Cádia Morosetti

From

Brazil

The location is excellent, and I was able to walk to the main tourist attractions. There are great restaurants and pubs nearby. The breakfast was good and met my expectations. I would recommend this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 10,633 reviews

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US$81.45

1 night, 2 adults

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Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh.

Mehman

From

Azerbaijan

Recommended for everyone. Location, Price, Staff are the best!!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,923 reviews

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US$60.78

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Basu

From

India

Everything was organised and was a quick process and the location was excellent.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews

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US$66.99

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Bismiya

From

United Arab Emirates

I like the staff , they are so helpful .

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,581 reviews

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US$109.74

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

ugrekhelidze

From

Georgia

In the city centre, very nice and clean. Staff is also very nice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,722 reviews

Price from

US$51

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Elena

From

Bulgaria

There is plenty of good thing to be said about that magical place. Let's begin with perfect location of the hostel which is right next to the castle of Edinburgh and of course a few minutes walk from the main street. The place is clean and tidy and the staff was really friendly and helpful. For those of you who are traveling only by theirselves I can reassure you that you are not going to be disappointed because this place hosts events almost every night where you can easily meet new people from all around the world and have fun. This place is definitely worth visiting.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,847 reviews

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US$107.56

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Camardelli

From

Argentina

It was really clean and the location wonderful

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

Price from

US$59.43

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

MICHAEL

From

France

Wonderful friendly welcome, very simple logic with a chilled atmosphere. Staff open and ready to help. It was an oasis in the sands for us travelling through with atrocious weather. I recommend this hostel for responsible experienced travellers.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

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US$54.03

1 night, 2 adults

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