Best Hostels in Edinburgh
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Guest favorite
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Offering proximity to the combined National Museum of Scotland, located approximately 100 metres away, this hostel is nestled right in the centre of Edinburgh. The award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is also situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests can visit historical sights, including the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", located within reach of the Edinburgh hostel.
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Code - The Court, Edinburgh
Offering proximity to the combined National Museum of Scotland, located approximately 100 metres away, this hostel is nestled right in the centre of Edinburgh. The award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is also situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests can visit historical sights, including the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", located within reach of the Edinburgh hostel.
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Popular choice
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 2.2 km from the hostel, and Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
The Edinburgh hostel is also nestled in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, where guests will find attractions, such as The Real Mary King's Close, which is merely 0.7 km away.
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
Kick Ass Grassmarket
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 2.2 km from the hostel, and Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
The Edinburgh hostel is also nestled in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, where guests will find attractions, such as The Real Mary King's Close, which is merely 0.7 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
Arthur's Seat hike is located 2.3 km from this hostel and the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is 6 minutes' walk away. Historical sites in the area include the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, situated 1.3 km away.
High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere enjoys a central location not far from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".
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)
Arthur's Seat hike is located 2.3 km from this hostel and the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums is 6 minutes' walk away. Historical sites in the area include the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, situated 1.3 km away.
High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere enjoys a central location not far from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".
Cheap Hostels in Edinburgh
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 25 minutes on foot from the cosy hostel and Museum on the Mound is 300 metres away. Historical sites in the area include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated 1.2 km away.
This hostel is also nestled in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, where guests will find attractions, such as the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Royal Mile Backpackers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 25 minutes on foot from the cosy hostel and Museum on the Mound is 300 metres away. Historical sites in the area include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated 1.2 km away.
This hostel is also nestled in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, where guests will find attractions, such as the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is around 5 minutes' walk 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 Sunday Stockbridge Food Market is situated 1.8 km from this hostel, and Dugald Stewart Monument is an 18-minute walk away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the royal Holyrood Park, which is 2.9 km 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 Sunday Stockbridge Food Market is situated 1.8 km from this hostel, and Dugald Stewart Monument is an 18-minute walk away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the royal Holyrood Park, which is 2.9 km 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
This hostel is located in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, while entertainment venues in the vicinity include Leith Theatre, which is 1.1 km away. The ruined Holyrood Abbey is located a 25-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
The important historical sights include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated 2.6 km from the Edinburgh property.
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
This hostel is located in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, while entertainment venues in the vicinity include Leith Theatre, which is 1.1 km away. The ruined Holyrood Abbey is located a 25-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
The important historical sights include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", situated 2.6 km from the Edinburgh property.
Youth Hostels in Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, this hostel is fairly close to St Andrew Square. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 2.3 km from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the royal Holyrood Park, which is 20 minutes' walk away.
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Princes Street Hostel
Situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, this hostel is fairly close to St Andrew Square. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is located 2.3 km from the hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as the royal Holyrood Park, which is 20 minutes' walk away.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Situated only 1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as People's Story Museum, this Edinburgh hostel is also around 5 minutes' walk from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument". The hostel is situated right near St Andrew Square.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Usher Hall, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
Haystack Hostel
Situated only 1 km from such significant cultural landmarks as People's Story Museum, this Edinburgh hostel is also around 5 minutes' walk from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument". The hostel is situated right near St Andrew Square.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Usher Hall, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at this comfortable hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Usher Hall, which is only 1.3 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as the ruined Holyrood Abbey, found approximately a 20-minute stroll from the Edinburgh hostel.
The 214-room Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel enjoys a central location just 1.6 km from the royal Holyrood Park.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
Staying at this comfortable hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Usher Hall, which is only 1.3 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as the ruined Holyrood Abbey, found approximately a 20-minute stroll from the Edinburgh hostel.
The 214-room Kick Ass Greyfriars hostel enjoys a central location just 1.6 km from the royal Holyrood Park.
Hostels In Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
This Edinburgh hostel is located not far from historical landmarks, such as Dugald Stewart Monument. The hostel is also located 2.2 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
Located within a few blocks of Edinburgh Central hostel, the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Equipped with coffee and tea making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some of the air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a sofa bed, along with comforts like individual climate control and an ironing set. Guests will find such amenities as a walk-in shower in the private bathrooms.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
This Edinburgh hostel is located not far from historical landmarks, such as Dugald Stewart Monument. The hostel is also located 2.2 km from Arthur's Seat hike.
Located within a few blocks of Edinburgh Central hostel, the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Equipped with coffee and tea making equipment, some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some of the air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a sofa bed, along with comforts like individual climate control and an ironing set. Guests will find such amenities as a walk-in shower in the private bathrooms.
The Baxter Hostel
- 24-hour reception
This Edinburgh hostel is located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, about 5 minutes' walk from St Andrew Square. Arthur's Seat hike is also situated around 2 km away.
In proximity to the 6-room The Baxter hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", which is just 11 minutes' walk away.
The Baxter Hostel
- 24-hour reception
The Baxter Hostel
This Edinburgh hostel is located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, about 5 minutes' walk from St Andrew Square. Arthur's Seat hike is also situated around 2 km away.
In proximity to the 6-room The Baxter hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", which is just 11 minutes' walk away.
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
Located in the Haymarket district of Edinburgh, the Edinburgh hostel is 19 minutes on foot from the massive Castle Rock and within a few blocks of such shopping venues as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. You can visit sacred sites such as the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", found 2.2 km from the hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Writers' Museum, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The Hostel
Located in the Haymarket district of Edinburgh, the Edinburgh hostel is 19 minutes on foot from the massive Castle Rock and within a few blocks of such shopping venues as the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market. You can visit sacred sites such as the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", found 2.2 km from the hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Writers' Museum, which is nearly a 25-minute walk 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
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert is in the vicinity of the Edinburgh hostel, while The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is only 0.8 km away. You can access the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.1 km) and Grassmarket (1.2 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", which stands around 25 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert is in the vicinity of the Edinburgh hostel, while The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is only 0.8 km away. You can access the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.1 km) and Grassmarket (1.2 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", which stands around 25 minutes on foot from the hostel.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
The hotel is in the West End district, in the vicinity of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. The Real Mary King's Close is around 25 minutes' walk from the Edinburgh hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which stands within a few blocks of this property.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Revolver Edinburgh
The hotel is in the West End district, in the vicinity of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. The Real Mary King's Close is around 25 minutes' walk from the Edinburgh hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which stands within a few blocks of this property.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
John Knox House Local History Museum is a mere 500 metres from the hostel, and natural sites like Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are approximately a 10-minute ride away. The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, a nearby place of worship, is within reach of the property.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers access to The Real Mary King's Close, which is just 100 metres away.
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
John Knox House Local History Museum is a mere 500 metres from the hostel, and natural sites like Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are approximately a 10-minute ride away. The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, a nearby place of worship, is within reach of the property.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers access to The Real Mary King's Close, which is just 100 metres 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
This Edinburgh inn is located in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, offering quick access to the José Martí Scott Monument, located just 5 minutes' walk away. Museum on the Mound can be reached just moments from the hostel.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel boasts location only 250 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
This Edinburgh inn is located in Royal Mile with incredible old architecture, shops, and restaurants, offering quick access to the José Martí Scott Monument, located just 5 minutes' walk away. Museum on the Mound can be reached just moments from the hostel.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original hostel boasts location only 250 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
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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
Princes Mall Shopping Centre welcomes shopping lovers 0.8 km away, while the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" is fairly close to the Edinburgh hostel. In addition, the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" can be found 13 minutes' walk from the Edinburgh property.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is situated a few steps from Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
Princes Mall Shopping Centre welcomes shopping lovers 0.8 km away, while the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" is fairly close to the Edinburgh hostel. In addition, the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" can be found 13 minutes' walk from the Edinburgh property.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Over 18S Only is situated a few steps from Royal Mile.
Haymarket Hostel
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Staying at this hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the good old-fashioned Cameo Cinema, which is 1.1 km away. There is BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium a 20-minute stroll from the comfortable hostel.
Haymarket hostel offers a prime location within reach of Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
Haymarket Hostel
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Haymarket Hostel
Staying at this hostel in Edinburgh, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the good old-fashioned Cameo Cinema, which is 1.1 km away. There is BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium a 20-minute stroll from the comfortable hostel.
Haymarket hostel offers a prime location within reach of Edinburgh Gin Distillery.
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 (7591 Reviews) |
From 81$ | |
| Kick Ass Grassmarket |
8.3 / 10 (10240 Reviews) |
From 55$ | |
| High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only) |
8.4 / 10 (2179 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Royal Mile Backpackers |
8.4 / 10 (1852 Reviews) |
From 70$ | |
| Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
8.8 / 10 (1488 Reviews) |
From 21$ |
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