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Popular hostels in Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 4,823 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on December 19, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $97/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Edinburgh. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Royal Mile Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation offers 325 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
2430 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free hostel features a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers 238 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
2482 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a conference center, near Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services. Weekly housekeeping is available. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
3191 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Victorian hostel in Edinburgh Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Argyle Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
560 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
28 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of Edinburgh within your reach. Your feet will make short work of the 5-minute walk to The Meadows or the 12-minute walk to Grassmarket. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Edinburgh Haymarket Station, a short 14-minute walk away. For your convenience, there's a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and cookware. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the TV. Bathroom amenities include towels and toilet paper.
Free Wi-Fi
4.8
Okay
358 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
Bearnock Country Centre, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hostel in Inverness with free parking This smoke-free hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available. BCC Loch Ness Hostel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Inverness hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.6
Okay
924 reviews
Location
18.3 mi from city centre
Inverness Hostel, Merlewood Road, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hostel in Inverness, near Inverness Castle This hostel features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Housekeeping is not available. Inverness Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.3
Good
1047 reviews
Location
1.1 mi from city centre
13 Sciennes, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Meadow Court - Campus Accommodation offers 145 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
354 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Edinburgh

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Edinburgh. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on December 19, 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Edinburgh:$97/night
Cheapest price found:$14/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$28 - $155
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$99 - $198
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh can be found for as low as $17 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh that can be booked for this price. West End Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Edinburgh at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$26
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$27
Avg. per night
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$32
Avg. per night
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$35
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Edinburgh

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Edinburgh to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Edinburgh at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Edinburgh. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
4 stars +
14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 stars
35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 stars and under
8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 4,823 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on December 19, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $97/night.
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3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$133
Avg. per night
2 Western Harbour Midway, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$169
Avg. per night
42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$242
Avg. per night
Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$90
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$367
Avg. per night
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$79
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 mi from city centre
$165
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$109
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 mi from city centre
$102
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Edinburgh

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
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Facts about staying in Edinburgh

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on December 19, 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

    On average, it’s $98/night for a hostel in Edinburgh, though $47/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $15/night in Edinburgh. Try to avoid booking your hostel in August (the most expensive month). Booking in December (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

    Based on our data, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is the best Edinburgh hostel, with a rating of 8.6/10 from 1,948 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    If you’re looking for hostels in Edinburgh that aren’t far from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, then the closest one is West End Hotel, which is 5.9 mi away.

  • What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout Edinburgh, 12% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Code Pod Hostels - The Court is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to National Museum of Scotland?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near National Museum of Scotland while in Edinburgh, then opt for the popular Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) with a 8.0/10 review score from 3,464 users. The distance from National Museum of Scotland to Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is 0.2 mi.

  • Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Edinburgh is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Parking” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Edinburgh has 5 hostels with “Parking” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is the most popular Edinburgh hostel with this amenity.

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