Pick a trendy hostel in Edinburgh

Scotland, as the whole UK, doesn’t have a reputation of being the cheapest destination. Fortunately, with high demand and many travelers of all kinds coming here, Edinburgh offers many different accommodations that can be both cheap and of high quality. If you’re looking for affordable housing variants during your stay, a hostel Edinburgh disposes will be a perfect match. Due to a high number of students, backpackers, and nomads coming here, hostels in Edinburgh not only offer affordable prices but also trendy loft designs, and lively space to meet new friends. The Old Town and the Leith neighborhood, the city's ancient harbor, are the greatest places to stay. You'll be near some fantastic bars and eateries.

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  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1720 reviews)
    Castle Rock Hostel is located in Old Town district 400 metres away from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". There is also free WiFi throughout the venue.
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  • Code - The Court, Edinburgh

    200 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (7862 reviews)
    Code - The Court, Edinburgh hostel, located about a 10-minute walk from the memorial tower "Nelson Monument", features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in the Grengel district…
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  • High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (2439 reviews)
    Offering 120 rooms, High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere Edinburgh boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from the Surgeons' Hall Museums. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also…
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  • St Christopher'S Inn Edinburgh - Original

    200 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (2481 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the budget St Christopher'S Inn Edinburgh - Original hostel is situated merely 1.5 km from Charlotte Square. This Edinburgh inn lies in the Grengel district…
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  • Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1192 reviews)
    Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel, located approximately 900 metres from the St Giles' Cathedral, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The Edinburgh hostel is situated near a train station, making…
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  • Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (2121 reviews)
    Located just a 5-minute walk from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only hostel offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance.
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  • Belford Hostel

    2.1 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (462 reviews)
    Situated within 300 metres of Saint Mary's Cathedral, Belford Hostel offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering luggage storage, the hostel is 25 minutes on foot from Scott…
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  • Royal Mile Backpackers

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1730 reviews)
    This venue is situated 250 metres from Edinburgh Old Town. Some rooms at Royal Mile Backpackers Hostel offer the view of the city.
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  • Kick Ass Grassmarket

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (10549 reviews)
    The 4-star Kick Ass Grassmarket hostel, located at a distance of 750 metres from St Giles' Cathedral, features a vending machine and a tour desk.
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  • Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (5871 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel offers accommodation a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Located on the doorstep of Greyfriars Bobby's Grave, the hostel is…
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  • Argyle Backpackers

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1305 reviews)
    Offering 11 rooms, the 4-star Argyle Backpackers Hostel boasts a location within minutes of Eddie's Seafood Market. Offering a laundry room and housekeeping service for guests' convenience, this hostel…
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  • The Baxter Hostel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3326 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the boutique 3-star The Baxter Hostel offers accommodation 18 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
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  • Victoria Park House

    2.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Providing a sundeck and recreational facilities for added enjoyment, the stylish 3-star Victoria Park House hostel is located 5 minutes' stroll from Victoria Park. Offering bag storage, this hotel…
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  • Edinburgh College Residence

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (1153 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Edinburgh College Residence hostel offers accommodation 4.8 km from National Museum of Scotland.
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  • Edinburgh Central Accommodation

    1.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (4169 reviews)
    Providing luggage storage for guests, the 3-star Edinburgh Central Accommodation hostel is located approximately 5 minutes' drive from The Manuscript of Monte Cassino. A storage room and a restaurant…
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  • Revolver Edinburgh

    2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (124 reviews)
    The comfortable Revolver Edinburgh hostel, located about 25 minutes' walk from The Real Mary King's Close, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This Edinburgh hotel is situated near a train…
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  • Haystack Hostel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1215 reviews)
    This venue is located 3 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 750 metres from Omni Centre. 24-hour front desk assistance, shuttle service and 24-hour security are available here.
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  • Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

    300 m to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (2728 reviews)
    The venue is 0.2 km from the Leith Princes Street and 0.6 km from The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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  • Princes Street Hostel

    500 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (2084 reviews)
    Providing baggage storage for guests, Princes Street Hostel is located only 5 minutes' stroll from Waterloo Place. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also relatively near Surgeons' Hall Museums.
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  • St Christopher'S Inn Edinburgh - Old Town

    300 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (4331 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, St Christopher'S Inn Edinburgh - Old Town hostel is situated only 0.9 km from the memorial tower "Nelson Monument".
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  • The Hostel

    2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (2118 reviews)
    Featuring high-speed Internet access in public areas, the budget 4-star The Hostel offers accommodation nearly 25 minutes' walk from John Knox House Local History Museum. Located only a…
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  • Just Sleep At Matrix Hostel

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (596 reviews)
    Just Sleep At Matrix Hostel Edinburgh is 10 minutes' drive from the Scott Monument and offers bicycles for rent.
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  • The Kingsview Townhouse - Boutique Hostel

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, The Kingsview Townhouse - Boutique Hostel offers accommodation merely 1.6 km from Edinburgh Castle. The hostel lies in an entertainment area, and the nearest bus…
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  • New Town Rooms

    1.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (781 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, New Town Rooms Edinburgh hostel is situated 2.5 km from the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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  • Edinburgh West Side Hostel

    4.4 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (369 reviews)
    The venue is set 3.7 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and 1.1 km from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium.
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  • Edinburgh Metro

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 50 rooms, the youth 2-star Edinburgh Metro Hostel boasts a location a mere 6 minutes' stroll from The Real Mary King's Close. The hostel offers bag storage and…
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  • Haymarket Hostel

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (1642 reviews)
    Located close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Haymarket Hostel Edinburgh has a shared lounge.
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  • Edinburgh Haddington Place Hostel

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    Offering 143 rooms, the 4-star Edinburgh Haddington Place Hostel boasts a location just 5 minutes' walk from Valvona & Crolla.
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