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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  • Haymarket Hostel

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (735 reviews)
    Offering direct access to Princes Street, Haymarket Hub Hotel enjoys a perfect location in the very heart of Edinburgh. It contains 195 basic rooms with necessary comforts.
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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 9.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (2766 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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  • 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
    (2875 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the budget 3-star St Christopher'S Edinburgh Original hostel offers accommodation merely 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. The hostel is situated near a…
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  • Edinburgh Central Accommodation

    1.1 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (3728 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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  • Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh

    800 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1355 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Code Co-Living - The Loft - Edinburgh Hostel offers accommodation about a 20-minute walk from Surgeons' Hall Museums. The hostel is situated near a…
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  • High Street Hostel

    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
    (3064 reviews)
    Perfectly located merely 6 minutes on foot from The Robertson Mausoleum, the 2-star High Street Hostel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities for guests' leisure. Offering bag…
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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 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (1601 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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  • Edinburgh Backpackers

    100 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!
    7.2
    Good
    (1788 reviews)
    Offering 59 rooms, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel boasts a location a mere 150 metres from Edinburgh Old Town. This hostel offers baggage storage and is located a 10-minute ride 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (3623 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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  • Code Pod - 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (8552 reviews)
    Offering 248 rooms, the 4-star Code Pod - The Court - Edinburgh Hostel boasts a location within easy walking distance of the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument". Featuring Wi-Fi throughout…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (169 reviews)
    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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  • Royal Mile Backpackers

    100 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1915 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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  • 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
    (475 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, New Town Rooms - Basement Hostel offers accommodation 18 minutes' walk from Scott Monument.
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (5585 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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  • A&O Edinburgh City

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (3 reviews)
    Featuring a night club, entertainment activities and a bar, Safestay Edinburgh Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 0.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley.
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  • West End Hotel

    2 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
    (3874 reviews)
    The comfortable 3-star West End Hotel hostel is situated only a 5-minute stroll from Saint Mary's Cathedral and features cars and buses for rent. Offering bag storage, the…
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  • The Kingsview Townhouse - Boutique Hostel

    1.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    4.6
    Average
    (181 reviews)
    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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  • 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!
    7.2
    Good
    (2329 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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  • Argyle Backpackers

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (1279 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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  • Dundee Backpackers Hostel

    200 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (1204 reviews)
    Offering 58 rooms, the unique 4-star Dundee Backpackers Hostel boasts a location about a 5-minute drive from Wellgate Shopping Centre. The Dundee hostel offers a restaurant and baggage…
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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
    (4228 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, St Christopher'S Edinburgh Old Town hostel offers accommodation within 10 minutes' walk of the massive Castle Rock. Located not too far from Scott Monument…
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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
    (10311 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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  • Belford Hostel

    2.1 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (501 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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  • 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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  • 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, 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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  • 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 7.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (45 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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  • Brodies Hostels

    200 m to the city centre
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    6.6
    Good
    (151 reviews)
    The venue is just 300 metres from The Real Mary King's Close and 1 km from the royal Holyrood Park. It offers accommodation and Wi-Fi throughout the hostel.
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  • Containers Hostels

    3.8 km to the city centre
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    7.8
    Good
    (29 reviews)
    The 4-star Containers Hostels, located at a distance of 3.1 km from The Robertson Mausoleum, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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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 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (2228 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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  • 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (1175 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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  • 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!
    6.6
    Good
    (857 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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  • Stylish Private Bedroom At Parker House In Dundee City Centre

    700 m to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (58 reviews)
    Offering 67 rooms, Stylish Private Bedroom At Parker House In Dundee City Centre hostel boasts a location just 500 metres from Abertay University.
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  • City Stay Hostel Edinburgh

    800 m to the city centre
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    8.6
    Excellent
    (22 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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  • Just Sleep 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 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (108 reviews)
    Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Just Sleep Hostel is located within 10 minutes' drive of Edinburgh Castle.
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  • Matrix Hostel

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    8.6
    Excellent
    (112 reviews)
    Guests may find the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" located 10 minutes by car from Matrix hostel, while Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is 2.2 km away.
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  • O Hostel

    4.9 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (59 reviews)
    Offering 18 rooms, O Hostel boasts a location around 500 metres from Trinity House. Featuring parking, this hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Craigmillar Castle.
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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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