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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1470 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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  • 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!
    7
    Good
    (3291 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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  • 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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (2165 reviews)
    Perfectly located only a 6-minute walk from the Royal Mile, the 120-room High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere Edinburgh features a shared lounge and various recreational…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1223 reviews)
    Situated merely 500 metres from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel offers guests to relax on a rooftop terrace. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas…
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  • St Christopher'S 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
    (2266 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the budget St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel is situated a 17-minute walk from the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery. This Edinburgh hostel…
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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 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (480 reviews)
    Situated a 6-minute walk from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, the comfortable Belford Hostel Edinburgh offers guests to relax on a shared lounge. Featuring Wi-Fi…
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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
    (7508 reviews)
    The 255-room Code - The Court, Edinburgh hostel, located in close proximity to the Royal Mile, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in Princes Street, lined with…
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  • Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (2310 reviews)
    Located 6 minutes' walk from The Writers' Museum, the 59-room Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only offers guests to make use of tour/ticket assistance. Excellent service and a…
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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 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (506 reviews)
    The comfortable Revolver Edinburgh hostel is situated in the Etterbeek district and provides guests with housekeeping service and launderettes. A train station is conveniently located near this Edinburgh hotel, allowing…
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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 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (1253 reviews)
    Featuring a library onsite, the 17-room Argyle Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh is situated in Newington, which is a neighbourhood of southern Edinburgh, Scotland, 2.4 km from the official residence "Palace…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (10218 reviews)
    Situated just 9 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile, the comfortable Kick Ass Grassmarket Edinburgh hostel offers guests to relax on a shared lounge.
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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
    (5750 reviews)
    Situated just a 6-minute stroll from the combined National Museum of Scotland, Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel Edinburgh offers guests to relax on a terrace. The Edinburgh hostel lies in…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1905 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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  • Edinburgh College Residence

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.6
    Good
    (1015 reviews)
    The comfortable Edinburgh College Residence hostel, located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the 16th-century tower house "Lauriston Castle", features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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!
    9
    Excellent
    (17 reviews)
    Offering 8 rooms, the comfortable Victoria Park House Hostel Edinburgh boasts a location merely 5 minutes' walk from Victoria Park. Featuring private parking, this hotel is situated 2.8 km from…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (196 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable The Baxter Hostel Edinburgh is situated just 650 metres from The Real Mary King's Close.
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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
    (1989 reviews)
    The 55-room Princes Street Hostel Edinburgh, located only 350 m from the Leith Princes Street, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in the Anderlecht district, and…
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  • St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town

    300 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (4340 reviews)
    The comfortable St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers a prime location, 150 metres from the Edinburgh Old Town, and features a restaurant. The Edinburgh hostel lies in Princes Street…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (4133 reviews)
    Offering 47 rooms, Edinburgh Central hostel boasts a location a mere 7 minutes' walk from the Sherlock Holmes Statue.
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1240 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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  • Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

    2.4 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (879 reviews)
    Featuring a shopping area onsite, the 36-room Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh is situated in the Sint-Agatha-Berchem district, a 25-minute walk from the art museum "Scottish National…
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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 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (2010 reviews)
    The budget The Hostel Edinburgh, located around 10 minutes by car from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (963 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the comfortable New Town Rooms Edinburgh hostel is situated about 25 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
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  • Edinburgh West Side Hostel

    4.4 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!
    8
    Good
    (348 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (70 reviews)
    Offering 50 rooms, Edinburgh Metro hostel boasts a location nearly a 5-minute drive from Museum of Childhood.
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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 in the Oudergem / Auderghem district, the 8-room Haymarket Hostel Edinburgh offers guests to enjoy a shared lounge.
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  • Edinburgh Haddington Place Hostel

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (580 reviews)
    The 143-room Edinburgh Haddington Place hostel lies in the Broughton district, and the nearest bus stop, Shrubhill, is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
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  • Bobby'S Bunkhouse

    300 m 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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (111 reviews)
    The venue is located 1 km from the city centre of Edinburgh and 0.6 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".
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  • City Stay Hostel Edinburgh

    800 m to the city centre
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    6.6
    Good
    (1803 reviews)
    The venue is located 0.7 km from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" and 0.6 km from Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh.
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  • Containers Hostels

    3.8 km to the city centre
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    7
    Good
    (260 reviews)
    Offering 98 rooms, Containers Hostels Edinburgh boasts a location about a 5-minute walk from Gorgie Salvation Army. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this hostel is located 3.4 km…
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