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Looking for a hostel near City Centre? Find the best and cheapest hostels near City Centre in Edinburgh, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Hostels in City Centre, Edinburgh

23 hostels in Edinburgh. Prices start from £8 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.
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0.2 km from City Centre (≈ 2 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…The mixed bathrooms are found next to the dorm rooms, and offer clean, bright, modern, hotel-type facilities with power showers. If you are travelling as a couple and looking for that extra bit of ... more details

from £15.62
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0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…- Check-in starts at 2pm and check-out is at 10am. City Tax: For bookings with a stay date of July 24th 2026 and after, a city tax of 5% (not included in the room rate) will be added to your ... more details

from £10.81
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St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…Even better are the friendly staff who showed us all the fun nightlife. This hostel has about all you need, plus some. It was ok - St. Christopher's was my first hostel experience. It was average, ... more details

from £11.97
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Haystack Hostels

Free Breakfast
0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Haggis Hostels, while a friendly place, doesn't seem to be a party hostel. The only common spaces seem to be the reception area and the kitchen. However, the kitchen is bright and spacious, with big ... more details

from £16.61
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0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…The deco was nicely done and the you can see lots of artistic touch to make sure you have a true Scottish experience. The people working there were friendly and helpful, and sometime offer you some ... more details

from £10.59
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0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…I miss this place! - I spent about a month here from February to March 08 before coming down to London. Ok, so the building is rundown? So what? It had the best atmosphere of anywhere I've stayed. ... more details

from £15.45
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The Baxter Hostel

Free Breakfast
0.4 km from City Centre (≈ 5 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)

"…The Wi-Fi works throughout the hostel, but is fastest in the common area. Summary The Baxter is one of our favourite hostels, and we would go back without any hesitation. It has great location ... more details

from £13.83
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Code - The Court,

Privacy Curtains
0.5 km from City Centre (≈ 6 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…The train and bus station are just a few minutes walk from our hostel. CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is a former courthouse and jail transformed into a premium pod Hostel. THE CoURT by CoDE will ... more details

from £16.37
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0.5 km from City Centre (≈ 6 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…STAY HERE! Best place to stay! - I absolutely loved everything about this hostel. great location. wonderful prices. nicest staff. lovely kitchens and bathrooms. many opportunities to meet people ... more details

from £10.60
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0.5 km from City Centre (≈ 6 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Dorm rooms have as many as ten beds (bunk beds) but are reasonably large and do not feel cramped. There are lockers available in the dorms. Private rooms are also an option (on the top floor). Rooms ... more details

from £12.75
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0.5 km from City Centre (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…Salamanders will thrive. I had a fantastic time. The hostel is in a great location, with loads of fabulous nightlife surrounding it. I shared a room with seven friends and had a fantastic birthday ... more details

from £10.42
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0.5 km from City Centre (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…- Laundry (additional cost applied) - Free Wi-Fi - Organized events - 24/7 Reception. No curfew. - Non smoking. Guest will be required to show an official ID with photo at upon arrival ... more details

from £7.70
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0.6 km from City Centre (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…KICK ASS BAR. Open for breakfast and evening drinks. Great place to meet new friends and fellow travellers. Please note: Unless you booked a private room, we cannot guarantee that guests who book ... more details

from £11.80
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0.7 km from City Centre (≈ 8 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…A relatively large hostel, High Street can be a great place to socialize and meet people. A large kitchen and dining room, equipped with a pool table in addition to tables for eating, bustle with ... more details

from £9.72
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0.7 km from City Centre (≈ 9 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…The hostel is quite large with many rooms, which are kept clean. Linens and towels are included in the price. The doors open with a keycard. Beds are assigned, and each bed also has an assigned ... more details

from £11.61
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1.2 km from City Centre (≈ 14 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…Common Spaces Common rooms are abundant and varied. There is a huge entrance with a very helpful information desk staffed twenty-four/seven, a couple of different sitting areas, a luggage room ... more details

from £13.74
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The Hostel

Free Breakfast
1.4 km from City Centre (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…It has a great location also, right across from the Haymarket Station, and a walk from everything else. GREAT place. This hostel proved to be a great place to stay. Security entry was great and ... more details

from £7.84
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1.5 km from City Centre (≈ 18 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…People there were nice to us, showed us where to go and the center was quite near (25 min walking). I, in particular, like to walk among the city. So this is it!! I'd stay there again ... I stayed ... more details

from £11.13
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1.5 km from City Centre (≈ 19 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…For those inclined to go for a run or longish walk, Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park are right nearby and are clearly visible (on an nice day!) from the Meadows. If you drive there, parking is ... more details

from £15.55
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2.2 km from City Centre (≈ 26 min walking)
Best for:Adventure Hostels

"…What we offer: Clean and modern mixed dorms Comfortable mattresses and fresh linen Towels available Vending machines for snacks and essentials Guest kitchen Fast, reliable WiFi ... more details

from £10.44
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2.2 km from City Centre (≈ 26 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

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from £9.80
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3.1 km from City Centre (≈ 37 min walking)

"…The location of is not ideal, it's a bit far from city centre; it will be an ideal work to walk though the long Leith Street! However, the day pass for bus is cheap, only asked for 2.3 pounds. ... more details

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4 km from City Centre (≈ 48 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

479 Gorgie Road ... more details

from £12.33

Hotels in Edinburgh

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0.2 km from City Centre (≈ 2 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelDigital Nomads

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from £101.23
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0.6 km from City Centre (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo Traveller

"he Inn On The Mile located on The Royal Mile in the heart of the city centre, offers an alternative boutique and luxury hotel experience in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks. ... more details

from £106.06
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1 km from City Centre (≈ 12 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelYouth Hostel

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from £21.76
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Haymarket Hostel

Free Breakfast
1.3 km from City Centre (≈ 16 min walking)

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from £12.18
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The Westend Hostel

Free Breakfast
1.4 km from City Centre (≈ 17 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Live entertainment was indeed entertaining (and nice choice of songs) but didn't suit context (trying to get some sleep)! Perhaps an extra toilet would have been handy (1 toilet & 3 showers ... so ... more details

from £12.32
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Minto Guest House

Free Breakfast
2.4 km from City Centre (≈ 29 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"…We always enjoyed the daily walks to the city centre as it took us 20 mins. Along the way, we found shops selling souvenirs at much lower prices compared to those sold in city centres. The room ... more details

from £58.81
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Park View House Hotel

Free Breakfast
2.7 km from City Centre (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"This hotel was where I wanted to be. The staff were all nice and friendly and very helpful. I couldn't have asked for better. Thank you." …"…The Park View boasts eleven spacious bedrooms. Naturally ... more details

from £29.84
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Northumberland Hotel

Free Breakfast
3.2 km from City Centre (≈ 39 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…00 for continental and £7.50 for full cooked breakfast. It is essential guests let us know an approximate arrival time. Arrival time is between 14.00 and 22.00 Arrivals before 14.00 and ... more details

from £43.29
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5.8 km from City Centre (≈ 70 min walking)
Best for:Capsule Hotels

9/4 Broomhouse Gardens East ... more details

from £34.69

Guest Houses in Edinburgh

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1.1 km from City Centre (≈ 13 min walking)

"…There are lots of Chinese, Italian, Indian and Scottish restaurants within a 100 meter radius. All our rooms are En-suite, with Television & Tea/Coffee making facilities & Towels. All ... more details

from £77.99
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1.9 km from City Centre (≈ 22 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…The hotel is in a quiet location, just off Leith Walk, a main route into central Edinburgh. There are regular buses, and the journey to the city centre takes less than 10 minutes. The rooms have a ... more details

from £19.97
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Sonas Guesthouse

Free Breakfast
2.5 km from City Centre (≈ 30 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelDigital NomadsOlder travelers (+50)

"…Bed and Breakfast" (B&B) establishments, is a converted 19th century Victorian Villa, built in the 1870's for the directors of the Railway. It offers the charm of 19th Century Edinburgh with 21st ... more details

from £42.41
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3.1 km from City Centre (≈ 37 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"…In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Deposit policy -To confirm the booking we will require 1st night payment .The card will be charged for ... more details

from £21.45
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Aynetree Guest House

Free Breakfast
5.3 km from City Centre (≈ 64 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…Our room was very comfortable. We think we'll come back in this Guest House. You can count on Brian if you have any problem, trust me. I travelled from Australia and knew no one in Edinburgh. I was ... more details

from £47.36

Apartments in Edinburgh

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0.7 km from City Centre (≈ 8 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Since I had brought my own coffee, tea, and cereal, cannot comment on the available breakfasts for a charge. I ended up in a dorm type of room (four double bunks) with the bathroom just down the ... more details

from £9.41
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1.5 km from City Centre (≈ 18 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…The full apartment can sleep up 8 People or you can rent the rooms as individual rooms. The room you select at the time off booking will tell you what property you will be staying in. New Town ... more details

from £38.19
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1.6 km from City Centre (≈ 20 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…•All the rooms have a 3/4 double bed (120cm) and an en-suite bathroom. •All the rooms are housed in apartments of 4-8 rooms. Each of these apartments has a communal kitchen and lounge. •Full ... more details

from £54.08

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Get to know City Centre

Edinburgh Centre District: Where Backpacker Dreams Unfold

Welcome to Edinburgh Centre, a district that breathes history and whispers tales of centuries gone by. As you embark on your budget-friendly adventure, let's delve into the heart of this vibrant city district, tailored for the backpacker seeking both tradition and trend.

Exploring Edinburgh Centre

Edinburgh Centre is a patchwork of historical wonders and contemporary charm. From the iconic Royal Mile to the serene Princes Street Gardens, every cobblestone has a story to tell. Traverse the city on foot, absorbing the energy of street performers and relishing the timeless beauty of Edinburgh Castle.

Getting Around

Transportation in Edinburgh Centre is a breeze for backpackers. Navigate the city's well-connected bus system, hop on a tram, or simply wander on foot. The district is designed for exploration on foot, ensuring you won't miss the hidden gems tucked away in narrow closes and wynds.

Local Eats and Budget Finds

Indulge in a culinary adventure within the diverse offerings of Edinburgh Centre. From traditional Scottish fare to international delights, discover affordable eateries in Grassmarket or the alleys of the Old Town. Savor every bite, knowing you're tasting the essence of this eclectic city.

Culture and Tips

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's cultural tapestry by visiting the National Museum of Scotland or catching a performance at the Festival Theatre. For a timeless experience, consider attending the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest arts festival, held annually in August. Tip: Embrace the unpredictable Scottish weather; pack for all seasons!

Why Stay Near Edinburgh Centre

Here's why Edinburgh Centre is the ultimate haven for backpackers:

  • Historical Marvels: Immerse yourself in the stories of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Walkable Exploration: Wander through narrow closes and wynds, discovering hidden gems on foot.
  • Culinary Adventure: Indulge in diverse and affordable dining options in Grassmarket and the Old Town.
  • Cultural Immersion: Attend festivals, visit museums, and soak in the vibrant arts scene of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Centre, where the past meets the present, and every step is a journey through time. This guide is your ticket to a backpacker's paradise, blending tradition with the spirit of adventure.

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