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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is around 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. More hotel than hostel the common areas are retro cool and comfortable. Everything is clean, clear, and organized. The staff -- especially Tom -- is brilliant. Extremely walkable location;. easy to take a Borders bus to Siccar Point, a major site in geology and the history of science. I would love to return.

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9.2
Wonderful
471 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

JUST SLEEP Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

In a prime location in the Leith district of Edinburgh, JUST SLEEP Hostel is located 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 1.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is set 3 km from Royal Mile, 3.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 3.3 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and the staff are courteous. I enjoyed the atmosphere, which was neat and clean.

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8.1
Very Good
1,497 reviews

Princes Street Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. Overall the hostel was a nice place to stay. Especially one like to Helen for her job👍

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8.4
Very Good
1,666 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. Comfy beds with privacy, clean bathrooms, friendly staff. Location along the Royal Mile.

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8.7
Excellent
7,871 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. Budget friendly, comfortable, good location, flex check in and very clean

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8.2
Very Good
7,659 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

CoDE Co-Living – The LoFT - Edinburgh

New Town, Edinburgh

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. This place spoiled me so bad I use it as a gold standard for hostels now, actually interferes with my other reviews since other places are nowhere near as high a quality for the price

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8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

High Street Hostel

Old Town, Edinburgh

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. The atmosphere was like of a bygone age where people trusted each other and backpackers were a community.

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8.2
Very Good
2,641 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. Location! Easy access to everything

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8.4
Very Good
1,385 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

Old Town, Edinburgh

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. Amazing location, staff were really nice

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8.6
Excellent
3,153 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Haystack Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. Perfect location! Very central and walking distance to Waverly train station, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, etc. Check in and out was super easy and they communicate promptly via Whatsapp.

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8.2
Very Good
991 reviews
Price from
$49
per night

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