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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
8.7 / 10 (1486 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town |
7.8 / 10 (4325 Reviews) |
From 37$ | |
| Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only) |
8.1 / 10 (5750 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
| High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only) |
8.4 / 10 (2183 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only |
7.8 / 10 (2290 Reviews) |
From 36$ |
Best Hostels in Edinburgh
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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
From 21$
Perfectly located close to the standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower, this accommodation is a short distance from Museum of Edinburgh. The hostel provides ideal lodging in the old part of Edinburgh. Amber Restaurant lies really close to the property.
Arthur's Seat hike is set 5 minutes' drive from the 2-star Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only.
They are also furnished with carpeted floor. The Edinburgh hostel offers access to shared bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Edinburgh bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is a few minutes' drive from the accommodation.
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St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town
From 37$
The property is located in the Old Town district of Edinburgh. It will take 5 minutes' walk to the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral". Serving European dishes, Ecco Vino is only a 5-minute walk away.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh Old Town is set in the vicinity of the Leith Princes Street.
The Edinburgh accommodation provides guests with 25 rooms.
This Edinburgh property is located in close proximity to Market Street bus station.
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Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only)
From 38$
The 4-star accommodation is set in the Old Town district, a 5-minute ride from Dynamic Earth Museum. The hostel provides ideal lodging in the old part of Edinburgh. Serving Southern-Italian dishes, Vittoria on the Bridge lies within easy walking distance of this property.
Kick Ass Greyfriars Hostel is placed steps away from the Leith Princes Street.
The closest bus station is Candlemaker Row, located merely 50 metres away.
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High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only)
From 16$
Offering proximity to The Real Mary King's Close, this accommodation is perfectly placed in the very heart of Edinburgh. Because of its central location in Edinburgh, the hostel is a popular destination. The Edinburgh property is just off The Royal Mile Tavern.
High Street Hostel lies close to Museum on the Mound.
The rooms are fitted with carpet floor and elegant furniture. This Edinburgh hostel provides guests with shared bathrooms.
The nearest airport is Dundee airport, around 100 km from the Edinburgh accommodation.
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Edinburgh Backpackers - Over 18S Only
From 36$
The hostel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh in the vicinity of The Real Mary King's Close. The accommodation can be found in Edinburgh, in front of Royal Mile. Pizza Hut treats guests with Italian dishes and is set approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The Edinburgh hostel lies minutes away from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".
This accommodation contains 31 rooms.
Edinburgh bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is about 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.
Hotels in Edinburgh
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Old Town |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Kick Ass Greyfriars (Adults Only) |
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A&O Edinburgh City
From 175$
The 2-star accommodation is centrally located in the very heart of the city, in the Old Town district. Located in the historic old town, the hostel is close to Museum of Childhood. Offering British dishes, Bar 50 lies just a short walk from this property.
Staying at A&O Edinburgh City, guests will be steps away from The Real Mary King's Close.
This property boasts a kitchen and private bathroom. The Edinburgh hostel features bunk beds in the rooms too.
The accommodation is a few minutes' drive from Edinburgh bus station.
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Edinburgh Central Accommodation
From 29$
While staying at the accommodation, guests have access to Calton Hill. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. A restaurant Slumdog Delivered is only 450 metres away.
The Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is located within walking distance of the 3-star Edinburgh Central Accommodation.
Elm Row bus stop is 150 metres away.
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Kick Ass Grassmarket
From 83$
This hostel is placed in the centre of Edinburgh, a stroll away from Royal Mile. The property is situated in Edinburgh, a short distance from Museum of Childhood. The Edinburgh hostel is really close to Castle Rock View Cafe and serves British dishes.
Arthur's Seat hike is set around 25 minutes' walk from the Edinburgh accommodation.
Kick Ass Grassmarket is conveniently located 21 minutes' drive from Edinburgh airport.
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Revolver Edinburgh
From 28$
Conveniently set in the West End district, the comfortable accommodation is situated a few steps from Saint Mary's Cathedral. The city centre can be reached within a 25-minute walk. Guests can try Scottish dishes in the Cafe Braw located only 5 minutes' walk away.
West End Hotel lies in proximity to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One.
The Edinburgh accommodation has modern bathrooms.
This comfortable property is 15 km from Edinburgh airport and a few moments from train station Haymarket.
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Haystack Hostel
From 50$
This property is placed in the very heart of Edinburgh, not far from Waterloo Place. The hostel is located near a train station, within walking distance of Museum of Edinburgh. Offering British dishes, Snax Cafe is situated, only a few metres from the Edinburgh accommodation.
Haystack Hostel enjoys a central location about a 25-minute stroll from Arthur's Seat hike.
Guests can find shared bathrooms in the Edinburgh accommodation.
Dundee is 100 km from the Edinburgh property.
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The Baxter Hostel
From 26$
The comfortable accommodation is placed in the heart of Edinburgh, not far from OMNi Centre Edinburgh. The lake is nearly an 11-minute walk away. Offering Scottish dishes, Cafe Royal Oyster Bar is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is set within walking distance of The Baxter Hostel.
In the Edinburgh property guests can find shared bathrooms provided with a separate toilet and a shower.
This Edinburgh accommodation is located a short walk to Waverley Steps bus station.
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St Christopher'S Edinburgh - Original
From 136$
The budget property is placed in the very heart of Edinburgh at a moderate distance from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The lake is approximately 1.1 km away. Guests will find Ecco Vino wine bar approximately 5 minutes' walk away.
St Christopher'S Edinburgh Original is set approximately an 18-minute walk from the royal Holyrood Park.
Dundee airport lies within 100 km of this Edinburgh property.
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Code - The Court, Edinburgh
From 49$
Set in the Old Town district, the property is also close to Edinburgh Old Town. There is The Writers' Museum within minutes of the Edinburgh hostel. Offering British dishes, Burgers and Beers Grillhouse is merely 150 metres away.
Code Pod - The Court - Edinburgh Hostel lies close to the combined National Museum of Scotland.
Cowgate bus stop is 250 metres from this Edinburgh property.
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Containers Hostels
From 26$
The property is placed in the very heart of Edinburgh, not far from Gorgie Salvation Army. Edinburgh Gin Distillery is around 2.6 km away. Guests can enjoy Asian dishes in Cafe Presko located approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The combined National Museum of Scotland is set 3.5 km from Containers Hostels.
The property is 15 km from Edinburgh airport and within a minute's drive of train station Slateford.
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Royal Mile Backpackers
From 32$
Due to its central location, this Edinburgh hostel ensures proximity to the combined National Museum of Scotland. The hostel is located near a train station, only a few minutes from Museum of Edinburgh. Wedgwood The Restaurant pampers guests with Scottish dishes and lies within 5 minutes' walk of the property.
Arthur's Seat hike is set within 10 minutes' drive of Royal Mile Backpackers Hostel.
The property boasts a kitchen and shared bathroom.
Edinburgh bus station can be found within walking distance of this cosy accommodation.
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The Hostel
From 10$
This budget property is located in the heart of Edinburgh, in the West End district. Its central location offers direct access to Saint Mary's Cathedral. The Edinburgh hostel is within a minute's drive of Rustom Restaurant and serves healthy dishes.
The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is set a 19-minute walk from The Hostel.
Guests can find shared bathrooms in the Edinburgh property.
The nearest airport is Edinburgh, located 15 km from this budget accommodation.