Nice 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 hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and in the vicinity of various shopping venues such as St Andrew Square. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", which is just moments from the Edinburgh hostel.
The Edinburgh Old Town can also be found approximately 100 metres away.
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, the hostel is around 25 minutes' walk from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and in the vicinity of various shopping venues such as St Andrew Square. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", which is just moments from the Edinburgh hostel.
The Edinburgh Old Town can also be found approximately 100 metres 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
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", located nearly 5 minutes' walk away. The Edinburgh hostel is situated merely 1 km from the traditional King's Theatre.
You can also visit the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower, located around 100 metres away.
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", located nearly 5 minutes' walk away. The Edinburgh hostel is situated merely 1 km from the traditional King's Theatre.
You can also visit the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower, located around 100 metres 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, the hostel is only a 6-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close.
Notable religious sites in the area include The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, located 1.9 km from this Edinburgh hostel.
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, the hostel is only a 6-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close.
Notable religious sites in the area include The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, located 1.9 km from this Edinburgh hostel.
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is situated merely 1.3 km from the hostel, and the ruined Holyrood Abbey is 18 minutes' walk away.
You can also visit the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument, located about a 5-minute drive away.
Princes Street Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Princes Street Hostel
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is situated merely 1.3 km from the hostel, and the ruined Holyrood Abbey is 18 minutes' walk away.
You can also visit the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument, located about a 5-minute drive away.
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Guests may find Edinburgh Gin Distillery situated merely 1.8 km away and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which is nearly a 15-minute walk from this hostel.
The Edinburgh hostel is located just a few steps from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument".
Royal Mile Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Royal Mile Backpackers
Guests may find Edinburgh Gin Distillery situated merely 1.8 km away and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which is nearly a 15-minute walk from this hostel.
The Edinburgh hostel is located just a few steps from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument".
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
This hostel is situated within 400 metres of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, in proximity to such to entertainment venues as Edinburgh Gin Distillery. The hostel is also located 11 minutes on foot from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".
In proximity to Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as The Meadows, which is 1.7 km away.
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Heating
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh
This hostel is situated within 400 metres of The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, in proximity to such to entertainment venues as Edinburgh Gin Distillery. The hostel is also located 11 minutes on foot from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".
In proximity to Code - The Loft, Edinburgh hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as The Meadows, which is 1.7 km away.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
This Edinburgh hostel is located in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, offering quick access to Sherlock Holmes Statue, located 500 metres away.
Some of the private bathrooms at Edinburgh Central hostel feature a walk-in shower, along with towels.
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Golf centre
Edinburgh Central Accommodation
This Edinburgh hostel is located in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, offering quick access to Sherlock Holmes Statue, located 500 metres away.
Some of the private bathrooms at Edinburgh Central hostel feature a walk-in shower, along with towels.
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Popular choice
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
Nestled 2.2 km from natural sites such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, this Edinburgh hostel offers a prime in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. The local shopping options feature Princes Mall Shopping Centre (1 km) and Charlotte Square (1.1 km).
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Kick Ass Grassmarket hostel offers proximity to Dugald Stewart Monument, which is about a 20-minute walk away.
Kick Ass Grassmarket
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Entertainment
Kick Ass Grassmarket
Nestled 2.2 km from natural sites such as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, this Edinburgh hostel offers a prime in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. The local shopping options feature Princes Mall Shopping Centre (1 km) and Charlotte Square (1.1 km).
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, Kick Ass Grassmarket hostel offers proximity to Dugald Stewart Monument, which is about a 20-minute walk away.
The Baxter Hostel
- 24-hour reception
The art museum "Scottish National Gallery" is a short way from this Edinburgh hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Museum of Edinburgh, which is merely 1 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, found 650 metres from the comfortable hostel.
The Baxter hostel provides a prime location in the vicinity of the Royal Mile.
The Baxter Hostel
- 24-hour reception
The Baxter Hostel
The art museum "Scottish National Gallery" is a short way from this Edinburgh hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Museum of Edinburgh, which is merely 1 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church, found 650 metres from the comfortable hostel.
The Baxter hostel provides a prime location in the vicinity of the Royal Mile.
Haystack Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The Edinburgh hostel is in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, only 1.3 km from the massive Castle Rock.
The hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Arthur's Seat hike and not far from Calton Hill.
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The Edinburgh hostel is in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, only 1.3 km from the massive Castle Rock.
The hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Arthur's Seat hike and not far from Calton Hill.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located within 500 metres of such significant cultural landmarks as John Knox House Local History Museum, this inn is also within a few blocks of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Princes Mall Shopping Centre (0.6 km) and the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.7 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers a prime location 5 minutes' stroll from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".
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
Located within 500 metres of such significant cultural landmarks as John Knox House Local History Museum, this inn is also within a few blocks of Edinburgh Gin Distillery. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Princes Mall Shopping Centre (0.6 km) and the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.7 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town hostel offers a prime location 5 minutes' stroll from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".
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Great deal
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
Located 2.2 km from Tynecastle Park Football Stadium, this hostel is 2.3 km from Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. The movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema" is located in the vicinity of the Edinburgh hostel.
The Edinburgh property is also nestled in the Haymarket district, where guests will find attractions, such as Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, which is a 6-minute walk away.
The Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Terrace
The Hostel
Located 2.2 km from Tynecastle Park Football Stadium, this hostel is 2.3 km from Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. The movie theater "Filmhouse Cinema" is located in the vicinity of the Edinburgh hostel.
The Edinburgh property is also nestled in the Haymarket district, where guests will find attractions, such as Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, which is a 6-minute walk away.
Revolver Edinburgh
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Guests of the Edinburgh hotel can discover Calton Hill, located approximately a 25-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.5 km) and Grassmarket (1.7 km) for visitors to explore.
The 39-room Revolver Edinburgh hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located 2.7 km away.
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Guests of the Edinburgh hotel can discover Calton Hill, located approximately a 25-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Nearby shopping destinations comprise the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market (1.5 km) and Grassmarket (1.7 km) for visitors to explore.
The 39-room Revolver Edinburgh hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located 2.7 km 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 comfortable hostel is located just a 10-minute walk from the warehouse store "James Pringles Shopping Village", while the nearby cultural attractions include John Knox House Local History Museum, which is 2.3 km from.
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Express check-in/ -out
- Laundry
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
The comfortable hostel is located just a 10-minute walk from the warehouse store "James Pringles Shopping Village", while the nearby cultural attractions include John Knox House Local History Museum, which is 2.3 km from.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Welcoming guests in the Royal Mile district, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of the Scottish episcopal Church of St John the Evangelist. Hanover Fine Arts is located a mere 1.9 km from this hostel.
Edinburgh Old Town can also be found 450 metres away.
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
- Restaurant
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
Welcoming guests in the Royal Mile district, the comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of the Scottish episcopal Church of St John the Evangelist. Hanover Fine Arts is located a mere 1.9 km from this hostel.
Edinburgh Old Town can also be found 450 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
This hostel is located in the old part of Edinburgh, in proximity to the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". The hostel also boasts a convenient location, 150 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre, which is merely 7 minutes' walk away.
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
This hostel is located in the old part of Edinburgh, in proximity to the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse". The hostel also boasts a convenient location, 150 metres from Edinburgh Old Town.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre, which is merely 7 minutes' walk away.
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 (7587 Reviews) |
From 110$ | |
| Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
8.8 / 10 (1488 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only) |
8.4 / 10 (2175 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Princes Street Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (2002 Reviews) |
From 54$ | |
| Royal Mile Backpackers |
8.4 / 10 (1865 Reviews) |
From 32$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What hostels in Edinburgh city center are best for solo travelers?
Staying at Kick Ass Greyfriars or Castle Rock Hostel creates a vibrant atmosphere for solo travelers. These hostels offer social events and easy access to popular sights.
Join evening social events at your hostel to meet fellow travelers and share tips about exploring the city.
Are there budget-friendly hostels near Edinburgh's Old Town?
Yes, The Baxter Hostel and St Christopher's Inn offer affordable stays close to Old Town attractions. You can explore the historic streets without breaking the bank.
Look for free walking tours starting near the Old Town to experience the history at no cost.
Which hostels near Edinburgh Castle provide great views?
Castle Rock Hostel and Revolver Edinburgh both offer stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy picturesque scenery right from your accommodation.
Request a room on the upper floors for the best panoramic views of the castle and city.
What adult-only hostels in Edinburgh are best for a quiet stay?
High Street Hostel and Kick Ass Greyfriars cater exclusively to adults, providing a more peaceful environment. This is ideal for those who want to unwind.
Consider visiting during weekdays for a calmer atmosphere, as weekends can be busier.
Which hostels in Edinburgh are closest to public transportation?
The Hostel and Haystack Hostel are both near major bus routes and train stations. This makes it easy to navigate the city and beyond.
Purchase a day pass for public transport to save money if you plan on visiting multiple attractions.
What are the best nightlife-friendly hostels in Edinburgh?
Code - The Loft and Princes Street Hostel are situated near popular nightlife areas. You can easily walk to bars and clubs after dark.
Check for nightlife events happening in the Grassmarket area, which is known for its vibrant scene.
Which hostels in Edinburgh offer group accommodations?
Just Sleep At Matrix Hostel and Edinburgh Backpackers have options for group stays. They provide shared dorms or private rooms suitable for friends traveling together.
Book in advance as group accommodations often fill up quickly during peak travel seasons.
What unique events happen in Edinburgh throughout the year?
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August is a world-renowned arts festival featuring performances of all kinds. It offers a full schedule of events and activities for visitors.
Book accommodation early for the festival, as prices can rise quickly as the event approaches.
How can I get from Edinburgh Airport to the city center?
The Airlink 100 bus connects the airport to the city center efficiently and frequently. It's affordable and takes about 30 minutes.
Buy a return ticket online to save time and money during your trip.
Are there any seasonal festivals in Edinburgh I shouldn't miss?
The Edinburgh Christmas Market from late November to early January is a festive highlight. It features stalls, food, and entertainment in a magical setting.
Visit during early afternoon on weekdays to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
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