What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

€75/night is an average price for a hostel in Edinburgh throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in November is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Edinburgh hostels for as low as €14/night. In general, Edinburgh hostels for €37 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

Based on our data, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is the best Edinburgh hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 2,063 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh is the nearest hostel in Edinburgh to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, at a distance of 10.8 km.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Old Town, with 30% 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 Waverley Station?

The most popular hostel in Edinburgh that’s close to Edinburgh Waverley Station is St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original. Just 0.1 km separate St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original from Edinburgh Waverley Station, the city’s most popular attraction. 3,444 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original a score of 7.5/10.

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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 8 Edinburgh hostels list “Wi-Fi” 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 - Adults Only - Hostel.

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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 June (€39). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (€181).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Tuesday (€29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is €120.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as €33, rising to an average cost of €231, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €26 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 €33/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €44/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 6 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was €63 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

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.

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Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

4.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

€29

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Hostels in Edinburgh

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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 June (€39). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (€181).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Tuesday (€29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is €120.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as €33, rising to an average cost of €231, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €26 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 6 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was €63 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

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.

Hostel prices in Edinburgh

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.

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Other accommodations in Edinburgh

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Where to stay in Edinburgh

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 20 October 2025.

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Facts about staying in Edinburgh

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