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Popular hostels in Edinburgh

Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,822 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 17 January 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is .
These hostels are among the most popular properties in the Edinburgh area. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.
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1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostal with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostal. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe. Housekeeping is not available. CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh offers 33 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.6
Excellent
3981 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
₹ 4,162
3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Royal Mile Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation offers 325 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
2430 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
₹ 8,740
8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free hostel features a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers 238 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
7.1
Good
2482 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
₹ 8,135
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a conference center, near Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services. Weekly housekeeping is available. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
3191 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
₹ 12,288
28 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of Edinburgh within your reach. Your feet will make short work of the 5-minute walk to The Meadows or the 12-minute walk to Grassmarket. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Edinburgh Haymarket Station, a short 14-minute walk away. For your convenience, there's a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and cookware. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the TV. Bathroom amenities include towels and toilet paper.
Free Wi-Fi
4.9
Okay
362 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 4,960
13 Sciennes, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas. Weekly housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Meadow Court - Campus Accommodation offers 145 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
354 reviews
Location
1.7 km from city centre
₹ 5,200

Tips for booking hostels in Edinburgh

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Edinburgh. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Saturday
₹ 5,390 - ₹ 26,970
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh can be found for as low as ₹ 1,385 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh that can be booked for this price. West End Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025
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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35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,385
Avg. per night
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,990
Avg. per night
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,990
Avg. per night
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,997
Avg. per night
8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,077
Avg. per night
105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,163
Avg. per night
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,251
Avg. per night
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,301
Avg. per night
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,564
Avg. per night
479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 2,683
Avg. per night
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,726
Avg. per night
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,887
Avg. per night
9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,954
Avg. per night
6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,078
Avg. per night
14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,384
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Edinburgh

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Edinburgh to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Edinburgh at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Edinburgh categorized by hostel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
4 stars +
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 1,990
3 stars
35 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 1,385
2 stars and under
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 12,288
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 2,726
5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 2,564
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
₹ 1,990

Other accommodations in Edinburgh

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.7 km from city centre
₹ 13,736
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 9,627
Avg. per night
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.1 km from city centre
₹ 8,074
Avg. per night
3 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 6,991
Avg. per night
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 26,231
Avg. per night
Edinburgh Business Park 6 Lochside View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
7.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,965
Avg. per night
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 10,873
Avg. per night
8 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 19,038
Avg. per night
94 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 126,202
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Edinburgh

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Use the map to find hostels in Edinburgh that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

Facts about staying in Edinburgh

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

    Hostels in Edinburgh will cost ₹ 9,140 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,540 per night. A good deal on a Edinburgh hostel would be ₹ 6,273 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in September may be more expensive, whereas booking in October 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 1,964 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.6/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

    West End Hotel is 9.6 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. 24% 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 Code Pod Hostels - The Court - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Edinburgh Castle?

    Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only happens to be the most popular Edinburgh hostel near Edinburgh Castle among our users. The Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only has a current rating of 8.6 from 1,964 HotelsCombined travellers. Edinburgh Castle is also conveniently located just 0.2 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.

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