Hostels in Edinburgh
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Popular hostels in Edinburgh
Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,092 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 29 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is €75/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Edinburgh. Try adjusting the dates or room and guest combinations if you're not seeing the options you're looking for.
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All filters18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a conference center, near Royal Mile This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services. Weekly housekeeping is available. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
3315 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
€67
3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Princes Street Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation offers 325 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
7.4
Good
2478 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
€78
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Capsule hotel in Edinburgh, a quick walk to Princes Street Gardens This smoke-free capsule hotel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is not available. CoDE Pod – The LoFT - Edinburgh offers 6 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2619 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
€56
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Grassmarket Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hostel has tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Castle Rock Hostel offers 43 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
2032 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
€148
28 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated in the city center, this welcoming apartment brings all of Edinburgh within your reach. Your feet will make short work of the 15-minute walk to Princes Street or the 11-minute walk to Edinburgh International Conference Centre. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Edinburgh Haymarket Station, a short 14-minute walk away. For your convenience, there's a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and cookware. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the TV. Bathroom amenities include towels and toilet paper.
Free Wi-Fi
5.0
Okay
374 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
€105
Bearnock Country Centre, Inverness, United Kingdom
Hostel in Inverness with free parking This smoke-free hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is not available. BCC Loch Ness Hostel offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Inverness hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
5.6
Okay
942 reviews
Location
29.4 km from city centre
€62
6 Bridgend, Callander, United Kingdom
Tudor hostel in Callander with free parking A business center, a meeting room, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite. Callander Hostel offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
609 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
€88
Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh
Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Edinburgh including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?
The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is October (€25). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is May (€124).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?
The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Friday (€40). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €103.
How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as €15, rising to an average cost of €166, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €19 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.
How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Edinburgh this weekend for as little as €24/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €33/night. For a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was €33/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 33 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 33 days ahead was €55 per night.
Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland
Discover affordable stays in Edinburgh that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Edinburgh can be found for as low as €26 per night. There is currently one property in Edinburgh that can be booked for this price. a&o Edinburgh City is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025
These Edinburgh properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
€26
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94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€26
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€27
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€27
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€27
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€29
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€29
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€29
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Victoria Drive, Inverness, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
€36
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9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€37
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5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€38
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479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€40
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5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€41
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1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€49
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€49
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Hostel prices in Edinburgh
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Edinburgh to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Edinburgh at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.
hostels located in the Edinburgh area sorted by price and hostel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hostel class.
4 stars +
3 stars
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
€67
2 stars and under
50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
€56
Other accommodations in Edinburgh
Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Edinburgh.
€122
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425 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
5.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€118
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10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€203
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Picardy Place, 16-22, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€214
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€682
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€276
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