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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (1287 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 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (3494 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
    (2196 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 120-room High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere Edinburgh is situated in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, a 16…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1231 reviews)
    Situated just 6 minutes on foot from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel offers guests to relax on a roof terrace. Offering bag storage, the…
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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
    (10179 reviews)
    The comfortable Kick Ass Grassmarket Edinburgh hostel offers a prime location, merely 9 minutes' walk from Royal Mile, and features luggage storage and a restaurant. Offering luggage storage, this Edinburgh…
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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
    (2226 reviews)
    Featuring a lift and a vending machine onsite, the budget St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel is situated in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, merely 1.3 km…
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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 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (489 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Belford Hostel Edinburgh is situated just 1 km from Edinburgh Gin Distillery. This Edinburgh hostel is situated near a train station, making…
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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
    (7320 reviews)
    The 255-room Code - The Court, Edinburgh hostel, located just a few steps from Royal Mile, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies in Princes Street, lined with…
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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!
    7.4
    Good
    (1282 reviews)
    Offering 17 rooms, the comfortable Argyle Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh boasts a location 350 metres from The Meadows. Featuring a car park, this hostel is situated 10 minutes' drive from the…
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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
    (2356 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 59-room Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is situated in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, a 6-minute stroll from Royal Mile.
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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 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (633 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 39-room Revolver Edinburgh hostel is situated around 10 minutes by car from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". This Edinburgh hotel is…
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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
    (5696 reviews)
    Located a mere 13 minutes' stroll from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel Edinburgh offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park. Located only…
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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
    (1943 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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  • 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)
    Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Victoria Park, the comfortable Victoria Park House Hostel Edinburgh offers a sun deck and a picnic area for added enjoyment. Offering bag storage…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (1949 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 55-room Princes Street Hostel Edinburgh is situated in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th…
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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 a shared lounge and luggage storage onsite, the boutique The Baxter Hostel Edinburgh is situated in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, merely 0.6 km from The Real…
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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
    (998 reviews)
    Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the 16th-century tower house "Lauriston Castle", the comfortable Edinburgh College Residence hostel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking.
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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
    (4160 reviews)
    Featuring a vending machine and a lift, the 47-room Edinburgh Central hostel is located only a 7-minute walk from Sherlock Holmes Statue. The hostel lies in New Town…
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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
    (4350 reviews)
    The comfortable St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers a prime location, only 150 metres from Edinburgh Old Town, and features a restaurant and luggage storage. Located within easy reach…
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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 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1208 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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    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!
    7.8
    Good
    (933 reviews)
    Featuring a store onsite, the 36-room Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh is situated in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, a 25…
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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
    (2038 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, The Hostel Edinburgh is situated around a 10-minute drive from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse.
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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 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (357 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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  • 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
    (984 reviews)
    Providing parking, the comfortable New Town Rooms Edinburgh hostel is located about 25 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
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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)
    Located around 5 minutes on foot from John Knox House Local History Museum, Edinburgh Metro hostel is providing guests with bag storage.
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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)
    The 8-room Haymarket Hostel Edinburgh is situated 5 km away from Edinburgh airport and features airport shuttle to accommodate guests' transportation needs. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also…
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  • Edinburgh Haddington Place Hostel

    1.3 km to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (580 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, the 143-room Edinburgh Haddington Place hostel is situated just a 7-minute walk from Pilrig St. Paul's Church.
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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 just a 5-minute walk from Gorgie Salvation Army. Situated a mere 1.6 km from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, this hostel…
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  • Friendship House

    534.8 km to the city centre
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    Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Friendship House Hostel Edinburgh is located around 25 minutes on foot from St Paul's Anglican Cathedral.
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  • Bunk Street Beds By Stay Social Stays

    5.4 km to the city centre
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    The 80-room Bunk Street Beds By Stay Social Stays Edinburgh hostel, located 6 km from the combined National Museum of Scotland, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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  • St Christopher'S Inn London Bridge - The Inn

    534.6 km to the city centre
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    Offering a restaurant, St Christopher'S Inn London Bridge - The Inn Edinburgh hostel is located in a market district, 5 minutes' walk from Borough underground station.
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  • St Christopher'S London Bridge - The Village

    534.7 km to the city centre
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    Offering Wi-Fi, St Christopher'S London Bridge - The Village Edinburgh hostel also boasts a location nearly 5 minutes on foot from Borough.
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