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Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom

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Top hostels in Edinburgh

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Old Town
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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo
Best value

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,3
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo
No. 1 most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,1
R2 685
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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Photo
No. 2 most popular

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,7
R1 888
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Kick Ass Grassmarket Photo
No. 3 most popular

Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,4
R2 798
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Code - The Court, Edinburgh Photo
No. 4 most popular

Code - The Court, Edinburgh

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,8
R2 851
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New Town
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Code - The Loft, Edinburgh Photo
Best value

Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,4
R1 047
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The Baxter Hostel Photo
No. 1 most popular

The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,8
R4 664
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Princes Street Hostel Photo
No. 2 most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,5
R2 635
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Haystack Hostel Photo
No. 3 most popular

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,3
R2 689
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Photo
No. 4 most popular

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
R1 931
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Leith
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Best value

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
Stockbridge - Canonmills
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Best value

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,4
R1 538
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Cheap hotels in Edinburgh

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Edinburgh

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh Photo

Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,4
R1 047
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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,3
Edinburgh College Residence Photo

Edinburgh College Residence

348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6,8
R1 283
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Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
Belford Hostel Photo

Belford Hostel

6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,3
R1 314
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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,3
Code - The Loft, Edinburgh Photo

Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,4
R1 047
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Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,1
R2 685
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Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,1
R1 540
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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Photo

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,7
R2 013
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momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8,3
R507
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,9
R556

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,4
R1 538
7 Bedroom Townhouse Photo

7 Bedroom Townhouse

70 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,3
R14 514

Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile

41 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7,6
R2 225

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh
Low seasonAprilcheapest month to stay
High seasonAugustmost expensive time to stay
57%expected price decrease
58%expected price increase

Price

R708 - R3 906

Cheapest day of weekTuesdayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekThursdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
R477is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
R1 608is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Edinburgh

Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Edinburgh

What is the average length of a stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Past guests of hostels in Edinburgh have typically stayed in the city for 5 days. A 5-days stay at a Edinburgh hostel usually costs R17 995.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

Hostels in Edinburgh are, on average, R3 599/night which is 5% cheaper than 2 star hotels and 26% cheaper than 4 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 2 star and 4 star hotels, a hostel is a good option if you are looking to save some money on your trip to Edinburgh.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

There are 4 782 operators available for hotels in Edinburgh as of May 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Prices for hotels in Edinburgh are updated daily.

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