Edinburgh Hostels

For a social and budget-friendly stay, book a bed at a hostel in Edinburgh. It's ideal for solo travelers and groups alike, with common areas perfect for swapping stories or planning the next day's adventure. For the best experience, choose a hostel with free walking tours, a guest kitchen, and secure lockers.

Trip.com Featured Hostels in Edinburgh

1. Code Pod – the Court - Edinburgh

• Enjoy Bar, Halal meals provided, and Languages spoken at front desk.

• A 9.3/10 rating based on 320 reviews.

• Only 0.05 km away - easily reach Edinburgh Old Town.

• Price range: £18-£566.

2. a&o Edinburgh City

• Enjoy Fax/copying service, Bar, and Languages spoken at front desk.

• Rated 8/10 based on 284 reviews.

• Just a 0.18 km walk from Royal Mile.

• £12-£245 / night

3. Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

• Featuring Garden, Fax/copying service, and Bar.

• Guest Rated: 7.8/10 (90 Reviews)

• Only 0.07 km away - easily reach Edinburgh Old Town.

• Nightly rates: £14 to £191

All prices shown are for January 25-January 31, as listed on Trip.com.

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Code Pod – the Court - Edinburgh

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Bar

Great

321 reviews

9.3/10

1 night

From £14

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a&o Edinburgh City

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Laundry room, Bar, Karaoke

Very Good

286 reviews

8.0/10

1 night

From £14

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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen

Very Good

46 reviews

8.9/10

1 night

From £16

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Edinburgh Central Accommodation

Hotel near Broughton,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen

Very Good

53 reviews

8.2/10

1 night

From £17

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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Bar

Good

90 reviews

7.8/10

1 night

From £12

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The Baxter Hostel

Hotel near New Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Shared kitchen, Bar

Very Good

52 reviews

8.0/10

1 night

From £11

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Edinburgh Backpackers

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Shared kitchen

Very Good

41 reviews

8.2/10

1 night

From £48

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99+

Argyle Backpackers

Hotels in Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Laundry service (on-site), Luggage storage, Shared kitchen

102 reviews

7.3/10

1 night

From £11

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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Shared kitchen, Bar

Very Good

96 reviews

8.3/10

1 night

From £13

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Code Co-Living – the Loft - Edinburgh

Hotel near New Town,Edinburgh

Featured facilities: Luggage storage, Shared kitchen

Very Good

42 reviews

8.9/10

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8.7/10

Very Good

GGuest UserThe location is excellent, right near Edinburgh Waverley Station. Just make sure to use the Market Street exit. I booked a female-only quad room, which consisted of two bunk beds. It came with a private bathroom and shower for the four occupants, though the room itself was quite compact. Unfortunately, luggage storage isn't free. You'll need to use the lockers located in the communal kitchen upstairs. It cost me £2 for an hour.

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh 10.4% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:£10

8.6/10

Very Good

GGuest UserWe stayed twice at the Riccarton Inn. It's traditional with a pub up front and rooms at the back. Very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. This is not a hotel chain but an individual inn. The rooms are not new, nor full of modern amenities as some would require. The mattress was creeky. Nevertheless, if you want a truly Scottish experience full of authentic ambiance, you cannot beat Riccarton. We ate breakfast and dinner in the inn and found them delicious. Had to hop on a couple of buses to get there from the airport, but that was part of the fun!

Riccarton Inn

Hotel near Currie

Price per night from:£39

8.4/10

Very Good

CCharlee CheungEdinburgh is quite hilly and full of stairs, so the journey from the train station was a bit of a trek. The hostel doesn't have a lift, which meant carrying our luggage up and down. Still, it's a good value-for-money option.

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh 10.4% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:£14

8.4/10

Very Good

GGuest UserAmazing price for a central hostel. Easy friendly check in. Staying in girls dorm bunks which had curtains. Unfortunately they didn't reach to the end so not as private as expected. No lockers in our room only cages under the bed and you had to pay for a padlock so didn't bother. Nothing got stolen. Everyone very friendly. Rooms basic but comfy and roomy. Showers and loos like indoor portaloos. Breakfast nextdoor was ok. Tasty and just enough. Thank you for a great stay.