Hostels in Edinburgh

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town offers a prime location in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, providing easy access to local attractions.
This hostel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and bar, laundry services, and air-conditioned rooms, with some featuring linen service and en-suite bathrooms equipped with hairdryers and towels.

The Pollack Estate hostel is located close to Arthur's Seat, a short walk from Edinburgh's Old Town and Waverley Station, offering a peaceful escape from the city centre. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The accommodation provides a spacious and tranquil setting on a university campus, offering a unique experience compared to traditional hostels. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a restaurant, bar, garden, sauna, and free Wi-Fi, as well as a hearty breakfast and access to shared laundry and pantry facilities.

Royal Mile Backpackers is located in Edinburgh's Old Town, just a short walk from Edinburgh Station and Edinburgh Castle, making it ideal for exploring the city's historic attractions. The hostel has received very good ratings for its cleanliness and excellent ratings for its location.
The hostel has a comfortable lounge with a fireplace, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. It also offers a range of amenities, including a kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and laundry services, as well as a garden and fitness centre for those who want to relax or stay active.

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.

This Edinburgh guesthouse in Newington is conveniently located within 1.6km of the National Library of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, and within 4.8km of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
This family-friendly B&B offers one bedroom, one bathroom, on-site parking, a restaurant with room service, air conditioning, a garden, and free Wi-Fi; guests also have access to a computer station and express check-in/check-out.

Haystack Hostel is located on a bustling street just off Princes Street, putting you within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. The hostel consistently receives very good ratings for its cleanliness and overall experience, with an excellent location rating.
The hostel is housed in a renovated Georgian building, offering spacious dorms with modern amenities like individual power sockets and comfortable bedding. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen and lounge area, a bar, a fitness centre, and even room service.

Salisbury Court, a hostel in Edinburgh, is located a short walk from the city centre and offers proximity to attractions such as Our Dynamic Earth, the National Museum of Scotland, and Arthur's Seat, all within 1.5 kilometres.
This accommodation provides free Wi-Fi, a communal kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a garden, a fitness centre, and on-site entertainment including table tennis and a barbecue area, with a 24/7 front desk and laundry facilities available.

Accommodation with an excellent rating of 91% based on 301 reviews. This accommodation is based in Edinburgh.
Services and facilities include air conditioning, 24-hour entry and a wheelchair friendly access.

Edinburgh Backpackers is conveniently located in the city centre, just a two-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and within easy reach of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the National Museum of Scotland. The hostel has received very good ratings for its overall experience, excellent ratings for its location, and good ratings for its cleanliness.
The hostel has a shared lounge where you can relax and socialise with other travellers. You can also make use of the hostel's kitchen, which has a fridge, freezer, and microwave oven. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hostel.

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.

This Edinburgh backpackers' hostel offers a Bed In 10-bed Female Dormitory, situated just seconds from the Royal Mile in the city's historic centre, providing immediate access to key attractions.
With a capacity for 16 guests, this accommodation features eight bathrooms and a communal kitchen, alongside daily events designed to encourage social interaction, making it an ideal base for budget travellers exploring Edinburgh.

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.

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.