What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

Hostels in Edinburgh will cost ₹ 9,511 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,276 per night. A good deal on a Edinburgh hostel would be ₹ 5,200 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in August may be more expensive, whereas booking in November is the cheapest month of the year.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Edinburgh, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is currently the best, based on 2,078 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh is 10.8 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, making it the closest Edinburgh hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Edinburgh is Old Town, according to our data. 18% of users who searched for hostels in Edinburgh looked for properties in Old Town. If you’re interested in staying in Old Town, consider the St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Princes Street?

Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh happens to be the most popular Edinburgh hostel near Princes Street among our users. The Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh has a current rating of 8.4 from 2,665 HotelsCombined travellers. Princes Street is also conveniently located just 0.1 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Aside from the fact that Edinburgh hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Edinburgh.

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, there are 8 hostels in Edinburgh with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel (based on user data).

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Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Edinburgh including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is April (₹ 3,602). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (₹ 21,586).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Sunday (₹ 2,638). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 8,226.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as ₹ 3,121, rising to an average cost of ₹ 18,665, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,084 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Edinburgh this weekend for as little as ₹ 3,567/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 4,280/night. For a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 3,567/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 6 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was ₹ 6,295 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

These Edinburgh properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

₹ 3,015

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Hostels in Edinburgh

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Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Edinburgh including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is April (₹ 3,602). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (₹ 21,586).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Sunday (₹ 2,638). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 8,226.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as ₹ 3,121, rising to an average cost of ₹ 18,665, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,084 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 6 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was ₹ 6,295 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

These Edinburgh properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Edinburgh

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Where to stay in Edinburgh

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Facts about staying in Edinburgh

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