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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. Just brilliant cant wait to come back

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9.2
Superb
490 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. - You can leave your luggage there and come back later to check in. - There are many toilets and bathrooms (and very clean). - They also have a fully equipped kitchen and a common room for you to enjoy your food. - Free tea and coffee. - There's a USB outlet for you. - There are lockers, but remember to bring your own lock. - Central location.

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8.4
Very good
1,726 reviews
Price from
£28
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. The location is perfect! The whole property is so clean and in order. This is the best hostel I've ever been.

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8.7
Fabulous
7,988 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. Perfect location. Amazing vibe and polite staff

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8.2
Very good
7,857 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
1,342 reviews
Price from
£33.12
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 staff was so friendly and helpful, and the hostel was very nice. There were many fun activities every night, breakfast was 3£ every morning, and the location was in the center of the city just off the Royal Mile. Amazing experience!

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8.1
Very good
2,713 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. Staff and volunteers were great, super welcoming, had everything I needed for my short stay :)

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8.4
Very good
1,419 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. The hostel was so accommodating and has so many great events going on to help people feel at home.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,175 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. The place is super clean, the location is amaizing and the staff is super friendly. My friends and I felt always safe and comfortable.

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8.2
Very good
1,018 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. The location was easy to find. 5 mins from Haymarket Station and also the airport bus stop. The staff were really helpful even carrying my case upstairs. The room was really clean. 4 beds in the room very clean and towel provided. 2 other people in the room who arrived after me but were really quiet. Someone on reception 24 hours - even there when I left at 4.00am

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8.6
Fabulous
52 reviews
Price from
£24.15
per night

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