Best Hostels in Edinburgh
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Guest favorite
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
This Edinburgh hostel is located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, in close proximity to the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. The hostel is situated right in the centre of Edinburgh and just near the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the royal Holyrood Park, which is 18 minutes' stroll away.
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
This Edinburgh hostel is located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, in close proximity to the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. The hostel is situated right in the centre of Edinburgh and just near the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the royal Holyrood Park, which is 18 minutes' stroll away.
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Popular choice
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
The Edinburgh hostel is located in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, nearly 25 minutes' walk from natural sites such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The hostel is also located a short way from the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema".
Guests travelling on business will appreciate the location within a 1-km distance of Scottish Widows Bank Plc.
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
Kick Ass Grassmarket
The Edinburgh hostel is located in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, nearly 25 minutes' walk from natural sites such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The hostel is also located a short way from the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema".
Guests travelling on business will appreciate the location within a 1-km distance of Scottish Widows Bank Plc.
High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Located in Royal Mile with its theatres and nightlife, the hostel is a mere 1.3 km from the royal Holyrood Park and within reach of various shopping venues such as Grassmarket. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is also situated 17 minutes' walk away.
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, a prominent religious site, is a mere 1.9 km from this Edinburgh hostel.
High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)
Located in Royal Mile with its theatres and nightlife, the hostel is a mere 1.3 km from the royal Holyrood Park and within reach of various shopping venues such as Grassmarket. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is also situated 17 minutes' walk away.
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, a prominent religious site, is a mere 1.9 km from this Edinburgh hostel.
Cheap Hostels in Edinburgh
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Best-rated
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
The hostel is conveniently located in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants and a mere 1.8 km from the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. This Edinburgh hostel is also located fairly close to the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
The hostel is conveniently located in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants and a mere 1.8 km from the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. This Edinburgh hostel is also located fairly close to the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers proximity to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Located 0.6 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument", the hostel is also in proximity to Dynamic Earth Museum. This Edinburgh hostel is also located approximately a 25-minute walk from Arthur's Seat hike.
In proximity to Princes Street hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as The Meadows, which is a mere 1.6 km away.
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Princes Street Hostel
Located 0.6 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument", the hostel is also in proximity to Dynamic Earth Museum. This Edinburgh hostel is also located approximately a 25-minute walk from Arthur's Seat hike.
In proximity to Princes Street hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as The Meadows, which is a mere 1.6 km away.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The hostel is located about 5 minutes on foot from St Andrew Square and only 1.3 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The Edinburgh hostel is within 15 minutes' walk of The Queen's Gallery and a short way from Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Haystack hostel offers proximity to the massive Castle Rock, which is just 1.4 km away.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Haystack Hostel
The hostel is located about 5 minutes on foot from St Andrew Square and only 1.3 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The Edinburgh hostel is within 15 minutes' walk of The Queen's Gallery and a short way from Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Haystack hostel offers proximity to the massive Castle Rock, which is just 1.4 km away.
Youth Hostels in Edinburgh
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum is located merely 1.2 km from this hostel, and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is approximately 15 minutes' walk away. In addition, The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is located 300 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Queen's Gallery, which is around 5 minutes' drive away.
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Royal Mile Backpackers
Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum is located merely 1.2 km from this hostel, and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is approximately 15 minutes' walk away. In addition, The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is located 300 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Queen's Gallery, which is around 5 minutes' drive away.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Offerring a location a short way from Arthur's Seat hike, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the traditional King's Theatre, which is 1.4 km away. Also, this hostel is about a 25-minute walk from such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel is a mere 450 metres from Museum of Childhood and just near Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
Offerring a location a short way from Arthur's Seat hike, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the traditional King's Theatre, which is 1.4 km away. Also, this hostel is about a 25-minute walk from such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel is a mere 450 metres from Museum of Childhood and just near Greyfriars Bobby's Grave.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Edinburgh Gin Distillery, which is 1.3 km away. Hanover Fine Arts can be reached not far from the Edinburgh property.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel is situated 10 minutes' drive from Arthur's Seat hike and just near The Real Mary King's Close.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
Staying at the comfortable hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Edinburgh Gin Distillery, which is 1.3 km away. Hanover Fine Arts can be reached not far from the Edinburgh property.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel is situated 10 minutes' drive from Arthur's Seat hike and just near The Real Mary King's Close.
Hostels In Edinburgh City Centre
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
This hostel is located in the Haymarket district and just near Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Edinburgh hostel is 1.8 km from Gorgie City Farm.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the Edinburgh property offers proximity to the massive Castle Rock, which is a 19-minute walk away.
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The Hostel
This hostel is located in the Haymarket district and just near Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Edinburgh hostel is 1.8 km from Gorgie City Farm.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, the Edinburgh property offers proximity to the massive Castle Rock, which is a 19-minute walk away.
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Great deal
Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The comfortable hostel is in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, 2.6 km from St Andrew Square. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Guests can visit historical sights, including Dugald Stewart Monument, located 2.7 km from this Edinburgh accommodation.
Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh
The comfortable hostel is in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, 2.6 km from St Andrew Square. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Guests can visit historical sights, including Dugald Stewart Monument, located 2.7 km from this Edinburgh accommodation.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Arthur's Seat hike is 3.6 km from the Edinburgh hotel, while The Scotch Whisky Experience is only 1.8 km away. The nearby sports attractions include BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is merely 500 metres away, and Edinburgh Gin Distillery, available to diversify your stay, is 950 metres away.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Revolver Edinburgh
Arthur's Seat hike is 3.6 km from the Edinburgh hotel, while The Scotch Whisky Experience is only 1.8 km away. The nearby sports attractions include BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is merely 500 metres away, and Edinburgh Gin Distillery, available to diversify your stay, is 950 metres away.
Hostels in Edinburgh with Car Parking
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
This hostel is located within 300 metres of Princes Mall Shopping Centre and a short way from Calton Hill. The local shopping options feature Grassmarket (1.1 km) and Charlotte Square (0.7 km).
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel is also nestled in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, where guests will find attractions, such as Edinburgh Gin Distillery, which is an 8-minute stroll away.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
This hostel is located within 300 metres of Princes Mall Shopping Centre and a short way from Calton Hill. The local shopping options feature Grassmarket (1.1 km) and Charlotte Square (0.7 km).
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel is also nestled in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, where guests will find attractions, such as Edinburgh Gin Distillery, which is an 8-minute stroll away.
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Top location
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Nestled in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, the Edinburgh hostel is 0.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. Also, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is not far from such natural sights as The Meadows.
This accommodation enjoys a convenient location within 25 minutes' walk of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
Nestled in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, the Edinburgh hostel is 0.7 km from notable religious landmarks, including The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. Also, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is not far from such natural sights as The Meadows.
This accommodation enjoys a convenient location within 25 minutes' walk of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Located approximately 500 metres from the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the hostel is just 1.7 km from shopping venues such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The 47-room Edinburgh Central hostel is situated around 30 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat hike.
Guests can visit historical sights, including the volcanic Castle Rock, located just 1.8 km from this accommodation.
Edinburgh Central hostel offers individual climate control and ironing equipment, along with self-catering options like tea and coffee making equipment in some of the air-conditioned rooms. There are private bathrooms with a walk-in shower for a more pleasant stay.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
Located approximately 500 metres from the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the hostel is just 1.7 km from shopping venues such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The 47-room Edinburgh Central hostel is situated around 30 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat hike.
Guests can visit historical sights, including the volcanic Castle Rock, located just 1.8 km from this accommodation.
Edinburgh Central hostel offers individual climate control and ironing equipment, along with self-catering options like tea and coffee making equipment in some of the air-conditioned rooms. There are private bathrooms with a walk-in shower for a more pleasant stay.
Edinburgh Hostels with Private Rooms
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located only 250 metres from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums, the Edinburgh hostel is 2.1 km from shopping venues such as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the 39-room St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel is not far from the royal Holyrood Park.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is approximately a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
Located only 250 metres from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums, the Edinburgh hostel is 2.1 km from shopping venues such as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the 39-room St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel is not far from the royal Holyrood Park.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is approximately a 10-minute ride from the accommodation.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Code - The Court, Edinburgh |
8.8 / 10 (7587 Reviews) |
From 90$ | |
| Kick Ass Grassmarket |
8.3 / 10 (10250 Reviews) |
From 59$ | |
| High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only) |
8.4 / 10 (2175 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
8.8 / 10 (1488 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Princes Street Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (2002 Reviews) |
From 45$ |
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