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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. Really cool and cosy place! Welcoming et clean.

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9.2
Superb
488 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

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. we booked a private room last minute so it was pretty expensive, but the room was so cosy and the staff were lovely! great facilities, nice bathrooms, huge kitchen, and good location. clean and tidy, and pretty quiet. would come back!

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8.4
Very good
1,717 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh 4 stars

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. Absolutely EVERYTHING! Best hostel I've ever stayed at hands down, would revisit again for sure! Great location, the hostel itself is clean, beautiful pods and nice bathrooms, the staff are awesome, and the general facilities were superb (I didn't realise that many hostels didn't have their own laundry facilities and/or were super pricy, this was like £6.50 for both washing and drying including detergent!). Can't recommend enough, thanks for the great stay! :-)

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8.7
Fabulous
7,979 reviews
Price from
£32.74
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. Great location, friendly staffs. The room and the bed is really clean, which is very important to me. They are some activities held by the Hostel, you can come by if you’re interested.

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8.2
Very good
7,841 reviews
Price from
£19.80
per night

CoDE Co-Living – The LoFT - Edinburgh 4 stars

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. Great location. Kitchen and common area was nice to have given that the rooms themselves were too small to do anything

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8.1
Very good
1,345 reviews
Price from
£39.02
per night

High Street Hostel 2 stars

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. Great location. Great staff. Comfortable. Clean.

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8.1
Very good
2,705 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers 2 stars

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. It is a very friendly hostel. You can see it in the vibe and the receptionists are also great. You can have a decent breakfast for very cheap price, which is a good deal. I completely recommend this place in case someone wants to stay here, either as a solo traveller or in a group. Also, the location is amazing!

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8.4
Very good
1,415 reviews
Price from
£26.22
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only 2 stars

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. It was colorfoul and queer, well organised and clean

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8.6
Fabulous
3,174 reviews
Price from
£26.40
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
1,015 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Haymarket Hostel

West End, Edinburgh

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Haymarket Hostel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 500 metres from EICC. The property is around 2.2 km from National Museum of Scotland, 2.4 km from Royal Mile and 2.6 km from University of Edinburgh. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. I liked everything ranging from staff to amenities

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8.6
Fabulous
49 reviews
Price from
£24.15
per night

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