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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. 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!

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9.4
Superb
609 reviews
Price from
US$59
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. friendly staff, good location, nice room, clean and quit

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8.3
Very good
2,079 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. It was so good i didn't feel like I was sharing the room with 7 others there was so much privacy

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8.7
Fabulous
7,965 reviews
Price from
US$43
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. 1.The location is close to everything, Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, Royal Mile, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Museum, Princes Street.. etc 2. The breakfast is great and cheaper than eating out at restaurants around the area. I usually eat heavy breakfast then i'm still full for lunch 3. Clean washrooms 4. 10% discount at kickassbar 5. Big rooms and the pods have sliding doors so people still have privacy in their space

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8.4
Very good
10,588 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. This place was great for many reasons: good price, a very good location near all important attractions, lovely staff, one of the cleanest hostels ever seen, the breakfast was also sufficient.

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8.1
Very good
5,874 reviews
Price from
US$23
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 was excellent you can walk everyone were

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8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. The staff were amazing. Super welcoming and easy to talk to.

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8.2
Very good
2,827 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. Great social hostel in the centre of Edinburgh, close to bars and restaurants. Beds were comfortable enough. Lots of activities to participate in.

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8.3
Very good
1,773 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. As I expected friendly cooperative and nice staff

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8.7
Fabulous
1,971 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. It’s very clean, friendly and quiet. The location is great, near all the attractions. The bathrooms are clean, the kitchen is well equipped.

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8.3
Very good
1,257 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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