Top Hostels in Edinburgh
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Guest favorite
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, the Edinburgh hostel boasts a central location in close proximity to the combined National Museum of Scotland. In addition, the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument is located just a 5-minute walk away.
The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, a prominent religious site, is a few moments from the hostel.
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
Located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, the Edinburgh hostel boasts a central location in close proximity to the combined National Museum of Scotland. In addition, the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument is located just a 5-minute walk away.
The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, a prominent religious site, is a few moments from the hostel.
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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 and only a 9-minute stroll from The Real Mary King's Close. This comfortable hostel is located within reach of the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.2 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
The Edinburgh hostel is located in the Old Town district of Edinburgh and only a 9-minute stroll from The Real Mary King's Close. This comfortable hostel is located within reach of the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.2 km away.
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, this Edinburgh hostel is just 1.3 km from The Queen's Gallery and not far from such shopping venues as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The hostel is situated only 450 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
Guests will also find the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", which is just a few steps from the property.
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, this Edinburgh hostel is just 1.3 km from The Queen's Gallery and not far from such shopping venues as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The hostel is situated only 450 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
Guests will also find the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", which is just a few steps from the property.
Cheap Hostels in Edinburgh
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
The Writers' Museum is located about 300 metres from this Edinburgh hostel, while natural sites, such as The Meadows are merely 1.6 km away. Museum of Childhood is also situated just 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema", which is merely 1.8 km away.
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Royal Mile Backpackers
The Writers' Museum is located about 300 metres from this Edinburgh hostel, while natural sites, such as The Meadows are merely 1.6 km away. Museum of Childhood is also situated just 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema", which is merely 1.8 km away.
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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 located in the old part of Edinburgh, merely 1.6 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. In addition, The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is located 500 metres away.
The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" can also be found about a 5-minute 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 located in the old part of Edinburgh, merely 1.6 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. In addition, The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church is located 500 metres away.
The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" can also be found about a 5-minute walk away.
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 green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" can be found 2.5 km from the hostel, located in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants. This Edinburgh hostel is located within 25 minutes' walk of Museum on the Mound.
Located within a few blocks of the 36-room Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh, South Leith Baptist Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" can be found 2.5 km from the hostel, located in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants. This Edinburgh hostel is located within 25 minutes' walk of Museum on the Mound.
Located within a few blocks of the 36-room Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh, South Leith Baptist Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Youth Hostels in Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Located in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, this Edinburgh hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat hike and within reach of various shopping venues such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The hostel is situated approximately 600 metres from the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument".
Guests will find The Writers' Museum, which is just a 9-minute walk away.
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Located in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, this Edinburgh hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat hike and within reach of various shopping venues such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The hostel is situated approximately 600 metres from the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument".
Guests will find The Writers' Museum, which is just a 9-minute walk away.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Located 1.1 km from Grassmarket, this hostel is also a 5-minute walk from the Leith Princes Street. You can access Charlotte Square (1.2 km) and Princes Mall Shopping Centre (0.6 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
In proximity to Haystack hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.3 km away.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Haystack Hostel
Located 1.1 km from Grassmarket, this hostel is also a 5-minute walk from the Leith Princes Street. You can access Charlotte Square (1.2 km) and Princes Mall Shopping Centre (0.6 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
In proximity to Haystack hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.3 km away.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Edinburgh hostel boasts a central location only 1 km from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. In addition, the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" can be found a few moments from the Edinburgh accommodation.
The 214-room Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel offers access to the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Edinburgh hostel boasts a central location only 1 km from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. In addition, the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" can be found a few moments from the Edinburgh accommodation.
The 214-room Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel offers access to the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away.
Hostels in Downtown Edinburgh
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
The Edinburgh hostel is located in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, only 1.4 km from the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. The hostel is about 20 minutes on foot from The Scotch Whisky Experience and about 25 minutes on foot from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".
Notable religious sites in the area include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, located a short way from the accommodation.
Coffee/tea making machines, along with individual climate control and ironing facilities, are provided in some of the air-conditioned rooms. At the Edinburgh hostel, guests can relax in the private bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
The Edinburgh hostel is located in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, only 1.4 km from the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. The hostel is about 20 minutes on foot from The Scotch Whisky Experience and about 25 minutes on foot from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".
Notable religious sites in the area include The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, located a short way from the accommodation.
Coffee/tea making machines, along with individual climate control and ironing facilities, are provided in some of the air-conditioned rooms. At the Edinburgh hostel, guests can relax in the private bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower.
The Baxter Hostel
- 24-hour reception
Located 1.5 km from the royal Holyrood Park, this hostel is also an 8-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close. You can visit sacred sites such as the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", found within a few blocks of the boutique hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.7 km away.
- 24-hour reception
Located 1.5 km from the royal Holyrood Park, this hostel is also an 8-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close. You can visit sacred sites such as the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", found within a few blocks of the boutique hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which is 2.7 km away.
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Great deal
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The hostel is situated 3.5 km from Arthur's Seat hike and a short way from Scottish Widows Bank Plc, catering to the needs of business guests. In addition, the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums can be found within 30 minutes' walk of this Edinburgh hostel.
Popular wellness places in the Haymarket district include Fountain Park, which is 700 metres away.
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The Hostel
The hostel is situated 3.5 km from Arthur's Seat hike and a short way from Scottish Widows Bank Plc, catering to the needs of business guests. In addition, the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums can be found within 30 minutes' walk of this Edinburgh hostel.
Popular wellness places in the Haymarket district include Fountain Park, which is 700 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
Located approximately a 15-minute walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the combined National Museum of Scotland, this Edinburgh hostel is also around a 20-minute walk from People's Story Museum. The Scotch Whisky Experience can be reached in the vicinity of the Edinburgh accommodation.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel offers access to the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", which is a mere 200 metres away.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
Located approximately a 15-minute walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the combined National Museum of Scotland, this Edinburgh hostel is also around a 20-minute walk from People's Story Museum. The Scotch Whisky Experience can be reached in the vicinity of the Edinburgh accommodation.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel offers access to the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", which is a mere 200 metres away.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Staying at the hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Usher Hall, which is 1.1 km away. There is Calton Hill a 5-minute ride from the Edinburgh property.
Revolver Edinburgh hostel offers proximity to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, located about 500 metres away.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Revolver Edinburgh
Staying at the hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Usher Hall, which is 1.1 km away. There is Calton Hill a 5-minute ride from the Edinburgh property.
Revolver Edinburgh hostel offers proximity to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, located about 500 metres away.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
The comfortable inn offers a prime location in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, just near The Real Mary King's Close. The hostel is also 2.9 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Usher Hall, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
The comfortable inn offers a prime location in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, just near The Real Mary King's Close. The hostel is also 2.9 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Usher Hall, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
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 1.3 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the hostel is also within a few blocks of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. There is The Parish Church of St Cuthbert an 18-minute walk from the Edinburgh property.
Guests will find Edinburgh Old Town, which is 300 metres away.
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 1.3 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery, the hostel is also within a few blocks of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. There is The Parish Church of St Cuthbert an 18-minute walk from the Edinburgh property.
Guests will find Edinburgh Old Town, which is 300 metres 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
Museum of Childhood is a mere 250 metres from this Edinburgh hostel, and natural sites like Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are 2.1 km away. Thanks to a convenient location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach The Real Mary King's Close, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Also, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is 2.7 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Museum of Childhood is a mere 250 metres from this Edinburgh hostel, and natural sites like Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are 2.1 km away. Thanks to a convenient location of the hostel, guests can quickly reach The Real Mary King's Close, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Also, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is 2.7 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
Haymarket Hostel
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
The hostel boasts a prime location 2.7 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, not far from shopping opportunities such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The nearby sports attractions include BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, approximately 20 minutes' walk away.
The 8-room Haymarket hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the royal Holyrood Park, located 3 km away.
Haymarket Hostel
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Haymarket Hostel
The hostel boasts a prime location 2.7 km from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, not far from shopping opportunities such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre. The nearby sports attractions include BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, approximately 20 minutes' walk away.
The 8-room Haymarket hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the royal Holyrood Park, located 3 km away.
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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 35$ | |
| Royal Mile Backpackers |
8.4 / 10 (1865 Reviews) |
From 32$ | |
| Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
8.8 / 10 (1488 Reviews) |
From 21$ |
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