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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
Superb
486 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. The accessibility from all travel points and station. Also, located very centrally hence easy quick walk to many places.

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8.4
Very good
1,710 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. Great location, fast check in (online), 24/7 staff at the reception, clean rooms and bathrooms, plenty of showers, pods are pretty comfortable. Overall amazing value

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8.7
Fabulous
7,961 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. The staff guys are absolutely helpful and smiley. The location is amazing, just look at that view of the castle. It's close to everything you need, from pubs, food and whisky tasting, to the castle and the museum.The breakfast was acceptable, nothing important. I would definitely recommend

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8.2
Very good
7,814 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. Location is excellent, and facilities are clean. Staff isn't much, other than the cleaning crew as reception has been moved to a sister location, thus there is no reception staff on site. They do provide a number if needed to be reached but don't expect a very social area/way to ask many questions. Did not get to visit the other location but heard it is nice. The rooms are small but nice, just as expected. Ear plugs are provided for a quiet night's rest. Decent sized lockers (with digital keypad) can easily fit a carry on or backpack. There are USB ports in each capsule and a light. Overall, really enjoyable experience. I just didn't enjoy my mattress as it was indented in the middle and not very comfortable. Comfortable showers were also clean and never fully occupied.

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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. The rooms are clean and spacious, all beds include a locker which is great. Kitchen is fully-equipped, all areas are impeccable, from toilets to lounge, and there’s a great vibe! totally recommend and would stay there again!

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8.1
Very good
2,694 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. - helpful staff - great location - clean and large rooms

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8.4
Very good
1,411 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. Great place to stay, Amazing activities and community building

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8.6
Fabulous
3,169 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
1,013 reviews
Price from
£34
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
44 reviews
Price from
£26.25
per night

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