Hostels in Edinburgh

The MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket, a welcoming hostel, is conveniently located in the Haymarket district, offering easy access to Edinburgh city centre and situated approximately 2.4 kilometres from the National Museum of Scotland and 2.6 kilometres from the Royal Mile, with key landmarks like the EICC and Murrayfield Stadium nearby.
This accommodation provides guests with complimentary WiFi throughout, a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and kitchen facilities, alongside a 24-hour front desk and rooms featuring seating areas, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, with buffet and continental breakfast options available.

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located in the Grassmarket district, a short walk from Edinburgh's Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland, making it a great base for exploring the city's historic centre. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, and an excellent rating for location.
The hostel features a shared lounge and bar for socialising, as well as a kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. You can also enjoy a terrace, garden, fitness centre, and a range of breakfast options, including continental, full English/Irish, or vegetarian.

MEININGER Edinburgh Haymarket, a modern budget hotel in the Haymarket district, is conveniently situated for exploring Edinburgh's key attractions, including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, and boasts excellent transport links. This establishment offers guests a microwave oven in the kitchen and a bar, with stylish rooms providing a comfortable base for solo travellers, couples, or groups on city breaks.

The Inn Place is a 4-star hotel situated in Old Town Edinburgh, placing guests a short walk from the City Art Centre and Royal Mile, with Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street less than 3.2 kilometres away.
This accommodation offers 24-hour assistance, complimentary newspapers, free WiFi in public areas, and tour and ticket services, alongside an on-site bar/lounge for guest enjoyment.

Arrandale Guest House, a Victorian villa near Mayfield Gardens in Edinburgh, offers a convenient base for exploring the city, being a 4.8km walk from Edinburgh Castle and with easy bus access to the city centre.
This Edinburgh yacht, sleeping four guests in one double and two single beds, features an en-suite bathroom and is situated close to Princes Street and the Royal Mile, offering easy access to attractions such as Holyrood Palace and the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Argyle Backpackers is located in the Marchmont district of Edinburgh, a 10-minute walk from The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh, with the National Museum of Scotland and Grassmarket within a 15-minute walk. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location and user experience, and a good rating for cleanliness.
The hostel has one bedroom and one bathroom, and features a kitchen with a fridge and microwave. Argyle Backpackers also offers a terrace, garden, laundry facilities, a computer station, a library, and free Wi-Fi.

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is a centrally located hostel in Edinburgh, offering immediate access to the city centre and within walking distance of Edinburgh Vaults, Tron Kirk, and St. Giles' Cathedral.
This accommodation provides complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and laundry services, with a terrace and garden available for guests, and check-out at 10:00.

Code Pod – The Court Edinburgh is a city-centre hostel located within 500 meters of St Giles' Cathedral, the Old Tolbooth, and the Collective Gallery, offering immediate access to Edinburgh's historic core.
This accommodation provides complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an on-site restaurant and bar, a shared kitchen, and lift access, with a check-out time of 11:00.

Hostel listing with an excellent rating of 91% based on 8430 reviews. You will be in Edinburgh.
Services and facilities: a wheelchair friendly access, a bar and 24-hour entry. This accommodation also has air conditioning!

Belford Hostel is located in Edinburgh, just a short walk from the city centre and close to attractions like the EICC and the National Museum of Scotland. It has received very good user ratings and is well-regarded for its cleanliness and location.
The hostel has a shared bathroom and provides bed linen. It also has a garden, a bar, and free Wi-Fi, offering a social atmosphere and a chance to relax after a day of exploring Edinburgh.

Code Pod – The Court - Edinburgh is located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just 100 metres from the popular tourist attraction, The Real Mary King's Close. The hostel has excellent location and cleanliness ratings, and guests have rated it as very good overall.
Code Pod – The Court offers unique pod-style accommodation, providing a private and comfortable space. Guests can enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, and a restaurant and bar on site.

This Edinburgh hostel, offering a Bed In 18-bed Mixed Dorm, is located seconds from the Royal Mile in the historic Old Town.
The establishment provides 8 bathrooms, a kitchen, and year-round access with daily organised events for its 16 guests.

St Christophers - Bed In 4 Bed Female Ensuite Dorm offers a female-only bunk room in Edinburgh's Old Town, a two-minute walk from Waverley Station and close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
This hostel provides a 4-bed ensuite dorm with free WiFi, secure lockers, and daily food and drink discounts at the on-site Belushi's bar, plus nightly pub crawls.

Edinburgh Central Accommodation is situated in the New Town, within easy walking distance of Princes Street, Edinburgh Rail Station, and the Royal Mile, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The hostel has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel features modern rooms with private shower rooms and a shared kitchen, perfect for independent travellers. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and parking, plus discounted rates for Hosteling Scotland members.

This Edinburgh hostel, offering a Bed In 8-bed Mixed Dorm, is situated in the Old Town, mere seconds from the Royal Mile, placing you centrally for easy access to historic attractions.
This accommodation provides a welcoming atmosphere for backpackers and budget travellers, featuring internet, a kitchen, and open year-round with daily events to encourage social interaction among its 16 guests.