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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is around 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Thank you so much to the lovely hosts (Lisa and Neil). I loved that the hostel was so close to the train station, that it was sparklingly clean, that I had a lovely view from my room, that the kitchen facilities were everything I needed and more! Also that I could do laundry there, that a good variety of restaurants were so close--just down the main street, and that my hosts were so generous with their local knowledge. Thank you again for a lovely visit! I will happily stay there again!

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9.2
Wonderful
452 reviews
Price from
$69
per night

JUST SLEEP Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

In a prime location in the Leith district of Edinburgh, JUST SLEEP Hostel is located 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 1.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is set 3 km from Royal Mile, 3.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 3.3 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. It does what is says it does, just sleep :). It was all clean, close to tram station which takes you to airport, nice neighborhood. So I had good sleep.

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8.1
Very Good
1,498 reviews
Price from
$1,318
per night

Princes Street Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. - You can leave your luggage there and come back later to check in. - There are many toilets and bathrooms (and very clean). - They also have a fully equipped kitchen and a common room for you to enjoy your food. - Free tea and coffee. - There's a USB outlet for you. - There are lockers, but remember to bring your own lock. - Central location.

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8.5
Very Good
1,568 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms, bathrooms and other facilities were kept very clean!

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8.7
Excellent
7,686 reviews
Price from
$48
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. Really loved here,So nice and will definitely recommend to my friends!!

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8.2
Very Good
7,357 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

CoDE Co-Living – The LoFT - Edinburgh

New Town, Edinburgh

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. I felt safe, secure, comfortable. The staff are lovely. I spoke to some nice women staying there who were also traveling solo. The bed pods are brilliant, you have complete privacy to get a good night sleep. Hot showers. Modern common room with great kitchen. Fantastic location

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8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

High Street Hostel

Old Town, Edinburgh

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. The property was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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8.2
Very Good
2,510 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. It is a very friendly hostel. You can see it in the vibe and the receptionists are also great. You can have a decent breakfast for very cheap price, which is a good deal. I completely recommend this place in case someone wants to stay here, either as a solo traveller or in a group. Also, the location is amazing!

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8.4
Very Good
1,350 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

Old Town, Edinburgh

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. The medieval theme in every room and area is amazing

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8.6
Excellent
3,108 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Haystack Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. It was excellent, a small hostel with big rooms. The fact that the hostel isn't big made it feel very cozy, and it being a small hostel didn't make it cramped at all, just the right size. The room I was in was very spacious. The lockers were quite big, a lot of space to put your stuff. The beds have curtains and I was able to have a lot of privacy, even in a room of 12! The kitchen was very functional, the reception room was comfy, the showers were big and the toilets were very clean. I really enjoyed my stay, very comfortable, very clean, and the location is awesome!

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8.2
Very Good
939 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

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