What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

€104/night is an average price for a hostel in Edinburgh throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in June is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Edinburgh hostels for as low as €19/night. In general, Edinburgh hostels for €55 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

Based on our data, Castle Rock Hostel is the best Edinburgh hostel, with a rating of 8.6/10 from 3,140 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

West End Hotel is the nearest hostel in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, at a distance of 9.6 km.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Old Town, with 21% of our users looking to stay in Edinburgh searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. a&o Edinburgh City is a popular hostel in Old Town that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Edinburgh Castle?

The most popular hostel in Edinburgh that’s close to Edinburgh Castle is Castle Rock Hostel. Just 0.2 km separate Castle Rock Hostel from Edinburgh Castle, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,140 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Castle Rock Hostel a score of 8.6/10.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Staying in a Edinburgh hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Edinburgh tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Parking” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 5 Edinburgh hostels list “Parking” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Edinburgh with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+).

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Cheapest month:	February
Most expensive month:	July
Average price in Edinburgh:	€104/night
Cheapest price found:	€19/night
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€29 - €193

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€30 - €189

Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Edinburgh hostels

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Code Co-Living - The Loft - Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€55

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Hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,785 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 11 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is €104/night.

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Top-rated Edinburgh hostels

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Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Edinburgh. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.

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