Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom
Find deals on 42 hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom
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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
Search hostels in Old TownSt Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Code Pod Hostels - The Court
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Destiny Student- Murano
3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom
New Town
Search hostels in New TownStockbridge - Canonmills
Search hostels in Stockbridge - CanonmillsCheap hotels in Edinburgh
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Edinburgh
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Matrix Hostel
66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Haymarket Hostel
7B West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Get the best value hostel in Edinburgh
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)
37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Argyle Backpackers
14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)
2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh
Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh
When to book a hostel in Edinburgh
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh
| Low season | February | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | August | most expensive time to stay |
| 50% | expected price decrease | |
| 71% | expected price increase |
Price | R807 - R5 633 |
|---|
| Cheapest day of week | Monday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Saturday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| R776 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| R2 668 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in Edinburgh
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh
Price | R1 131 - R1 608 |
|---|
| CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGH | New Town | 18% cheaper | Hostels in New Town are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just R1 131 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGH | Old Town | 15% more expensive | Old Town has the highest priced hostels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging R1 608 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGH | Old Town | 49% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Old Town than any other neighbourhood in Edinburgh |
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 4 days. A 4-days stay at a Edinburgh hostel usually costs R7 471.
Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?
Hostels in Edinburgh are, on average, R1 868/night which is 78% cheaper than 2 star hotels and 58% 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.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Edinburgh?
momondo users familiar with hostels in Edinburgh have rated them a 7,5 out of 10. Based on that rating, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 2-star hotel, which has a rating of 7,4.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?
There are 4 995 operators available for hotels in Edinburgh as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?
Prices for hotels in Edinburgh are updated daily.