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Edinburgh Hostels

This is a complete list of all known hostels in Edinburgh. If you know of a Edinburgh hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
89%  "Go there! - Just great. Great Location. Great Staff. Great Services. Great city!" … "One Of The Best - I've stayed here a few years back and it was so good I came back for Hogmany 2008. This...
(Grassmarket)
86%  "Edinburgh's Budget Backpackers is more than anything an awesome location in an awesome city. You don't even have to take one step from the hostel's door to get one of the best views of the famous...
86%  "Good Introduction to Hostels - Being a senior and never having never stayed in a Hostel before, I thought I would try one on my trip to Scotland Sep 2006. I found the staff very helpful (toted my...
(Marchmont)
85%  "Argyle Backpackers is not your typical hostel -- situated in two conjoined townhouses, it has more of a cosy B&B vibe, making it feel like you are staying in someone's house. Rather than housing...
84%  "Bright and cheery, the High Street Hostel is full of color and character. Plaid wall-hangings and upright full sets of knight's armor stand side by side with a giant draped rainbow and vivid...
(Old Town)
81%  "Smart City Hostel is situated in an ideal location, just off the Royal Mile and in walking distance of all the city's attractions. It's so new you can still smell the paint, but this shows in...
80%  "The Location This hostel is conveniently located on Leith Street, just a couple of blocks away from Princes Street and the Golden Mile. You can easily walk to almost all of Edinburgh's...
(Cramond Foreshore)
80%  "The Globetrotter Inn Edinburgh is a great starting, finishing, or layover point during your travels. Though it is very large, it doesn't make you feel at all overwhelmed. There's plenty to do here...
80% "When our guests arrive at this new and vibrant Hostel they can relax and have a beer in our social chill out area, which will have flat screen TV’s and will be showing the latest movies every...
(St. John's Hill)
76%  "These guys lease a different university building each year and I think the info on the front page is about last year. This year it is right on the Cowgate, at College Wynd. If anything, it's too...
76%  "Princes Street East Backpackers exemplifies the type of backpackers for those who wouldn't dare stay in one due to their of dark halls filled with drug addicts and unsanitary living conditions....
76%  "Edinburgh is a charming town, and St. Christopher's Inn is a charming hostel. Social, colorful, and friendly, it is definitely worth at least a night's stay. The Location The streets in...
(Royal Mile)
75%  "Brodies 2 is located right on the Royal Mile and only a short walk from the train station. From the train station head towards the Royal Mile. You will walk over a large bridge and up a hill....
74%  "Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is the best. I stayed for approximately eighteen months on and off over a two-year period. The rooms are immaculate, staff great and a great place to meet people to go...
72%  "Great experience! Very friendly and accommodating! - Edinburgh Nights was a fantastic hostel choice. My friend and I arrived in Edinburgh prior to the check-in time, but the owner was very...
72%  "This place now has breakfast. Decent price, great location. Really nothing bothered me about this hostel, but I'm used to the hostel way of life. One request: make the lighting better for the pool...
70%  "Belford Hostel is an interesting, albeit very affordable, place to stay in Edinburgh, Scotland, and offers a very different hosteling atmosphere. The hostel is a converted nineteenth century...
81%  "Really excellent hostel - This hostel is totally deserving to five stars, the location is terrific, at beautiful street very close to the center, and very easy to find, the staff is especially...
(Haymarket Terrace)
65%  "The West End Hostel is located within a 20-minute walk west of Edinburgh Castle. It's centrally located to a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and is safe to walk around at night. There is no...
62%  "Great - I stayed there for four weeks, best prices in town, great staff working in it, central position (near to the nightlife locations) what should have i asked more. one of the best hostel i've...
72% "Perfect city centre location, just off Princes Street. This 300 year old Georgian Building has been converted into accommodation and is perfectly located for those attending festivals in the city....
60%  "Poor, avoid it - I booked a four bed place for four people in Edinburgh. I called the manager twice prior to my arrival to check whether we were getting the right room (the last call was on Friday...
"Jewel & Esk Valley College Halls of Residence (Tourist Board listed) are located in a pleasant rural setting just 7km from Princes Street (city centre), close to Edinburgh's seaside suburb of...
91%  "If you are looking for a backpackers hostel in Edinburgh, Brodies 1 is the place. Brodies 1 is located a few block uphill from Waverley Station on the Royal Mile. It's a small, two story hostel...
83%  "This was my first hostel experience and it was a great one! I stayed here for 6 nights in March. It is a very good hostel, with a friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are big enough for 6 people...
81%  "I and my children (daughter, 13; son, 15) had the pleasure of staying here for two nights, 25 and 26JUL2004. Having our own adjacent rooms (there are no larger rooms) was ideal after having spent...
74%  "A group of us stayed here for two nights this May. I found the accommodations adequate, clean and very functional. There was Internet access, which is a plus for me. There is no lift, and it is 72...
57%  "Note: This hostel was previously called "Highlander Backpackers". It is now under new management. This hostel is reasonably well located for seeing the sites. It's a 15 to 20 minute walk from...
68%  "The atmosphere in Ocean Hostel is pretty good, its' leisurely and friendly. Some people have been stayed in this hostel for long time. Generally, it's tidy and clean but the kitchen is a bit...
"Edinburgh Hostel is in Edinburgh city centre. Small and friendly with all the features you need for a great stay in central Scotland. This may be your first trip to Europe or you may be European...
(Colinton)
Gillespie … Edinburgh, Scotland

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Edinburgh Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Brent
I love the city and want to go back. It's nice to see familiar street names. I felt so much at home -- it's a home away from home here.
Comment by Sira
For me, it's the most pretty capital in the world! I love it! I love the city, its castle, its streets, its shops, its parks and gardens, its nightlife, its cultural spirit, and I love its people. Scottish people are the nicest people I've ever met! If it's possible, try to go in August and live the Edinburgh Festival. It rocks! These days the city is full of people all around the world and it can be noisy, but the atmosphere is unique! There are lots of concerts, theater plays, cultural activities, and tons of fun. I hope I will go back soon. It's the city I would like to live in. In short, I recommend Edinburgh to everybody!
Comment by Girls from Birmmingham
We have spent the weekend in Edinburgh -- oh, what a city. It's definitely a place we would come back to and party -- fab food and places to drink.
Comment by kluk
Edinburgh is good for a visit. It's kind of expensive in accommodation and foods. As a budget traveler, the transportation cost is more reasonable in Scotland than in North America. The connection to different cities is excellent. We had a great time in the city of Edinburgh, too much to see but not enough time.
Comment by Derek
A great city. You don't need a car -- for £2.30p per day there is unlimited bus travel in and around the city. Visit H.M.Y. Britannia -- the exhibition is excellent. If you're a Twitcher, the Seabird Centre at North Berwick is five star -- £15 buys you a return rail ticket, which includes entrance to the centre, connecting bus, and entrance to the Concorde museum.
Comment by Janine
Do a Macbackpackers tour. They take you up into the highlands, leaving and returning from Edinburgh. They are really well priced, have great Scottish guides, are filled with stories, and they make it really easy for you to have a good time and meet lots of people.
Comment by Steve
Edinburgh has a very relaxed and friendly feel that most cities don't. The castle is the centre peice of a great city that is a must for anyone looking to see the best cities of Europe.
Comment by Anonymous
I lived in Edinburgh for a year and I cannot say enough about how great a city it is. It has everything that a big city offers but it has a small town feel to it. It was amazing and beautiful.
Comment by Sandra
By far one of the best cities I've ever been in! The city is amazing, the history is fabulous, and the people are genuinely warm and welcoming. This is one of the most understated travel spots!
Comment by Janine
Edinburgh is possibly the best city I saw in Europe. It's a funky, gothic place and everyone should go. Make sure you spend the money to see the castle. It's awesome!!!!
Comment by Robert
If the weather is nice, take time out and rest at the park on Prince Street. Best place to sunbathe.
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Edinburgh
(Location Not Mapped)
Nearest Places:

Haddington (27 Km / 17 mi.)
Falkland (33 Km / 21 mi.)
Falkirk (36 Km / 22 mi.)
Glendevon (39 Km / 24 mi.)
New Lanark (48 Km / 30 mi.)
Melrose (49 Km / 30 mi.)
St. Andrews (50 Km / 31 mi.)
Stirling (50 Km / 31 mi.)
Perth (52 Km / 32 mi.)
Perth (52 Km / 32 mi.)

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