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Choose from our 10 best hostels in Edinburgh. These are the best hostels in Edinburgh rated by customers who booked on Hostelworld.com in the last 6 months.

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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

    1-10 Reviews Added

  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

91% Customer Rating

598 reviews
Latest Reviews

chloej (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

clean, but needs a lick of paint. common areas are very cold, but rooms are nice and warm. 24 hour reception very useful. great pr... more

drive_shaft5548 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

As always, a warm and inviting atmosphere. My favorite place to stay in Edinburgh.

Description:

FABULOUSLY LOCATED, our palatial hostel offers charm, grandeur and a relaxing backpacker vibe, RIGHT UNDER THE CASTLE!! More Info... »

Castle Rock Hostel

89% Customer Rating

391 reviews
Latest Reviews

Carlos Alejandro (Novice Nomad from Mexico), November 2009:

An excellent location very close to the royal mile and the castle, clean and with a lot of bathrooms and showers, its good value f... more

ting_kickass7922 (Novice Nomad from Singapore), November 2009:

the room and toilets were spacy, which was awesome, but it got too noisy in the middle of the night because our room was right opp... more

Description:

Wow Wow Wow! is the only words to describe Edinburgh's newest 4 Star Hostel. More Info... »

Budget Backpackers

86% Customer Rating

134 reviews
Latest Reviews

Marcus (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Great hostel. Amazing location and very friendly staff. Only downfall was most of the people staying there are the staff and they... more

Katherine (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

There's no TV or internet facilities at this hostel. They could do with a couple more showers and toilets. Close to everything and... more

Description:

Royal Mile Backpackers is a small and cosy city-centre hostel overlooking Scotland's most famous street, More Info... »

Royal Mile Backpackers

85% Customer Rating

217 reviews
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woods41219506 (Novice Nomad from Scotland), November 2009:

Peaceful nights sleep.

Hilary (Avid Traveller from USA), October 2009:

After spending a week in the affiliated Castle Rock Hostel, the High Street Hostel felt small, old, and cramped in comparison. Th... more

Description:

'GO GREEN....WE HAVE!!.WE ARE COMPLETELY CARBON NEUTRAL, stay with us in our characterful, vibrant, easy-going, city center, his.. More Info... »

High Street Hostel

83% Customer Rating

76 reviews
Latest Reviews

ls_mighty2723 (Novice Nomad from England), September 2009:

A great location and excellent clean facilities. In many ways it felt like home from home (albeit more compact!)for the 6 days. Th... more

ryan_batt7276 (Novice Nomad from Australia), August 2009:

Student accom converted during holidays, clean and neat. Was busy at the fringe festival during the day so was hardly there

Description:

A fabulous, secure modern complex with a good choice of apartment sizes suitable for both individual or group bookings. More Info... »

Portsburgh Court

83% Customer Rating

259 reviews
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sutherlandkeith29681 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Great location. Great interiors. Very clean and new. Badly let down by lack of quiet areas/rooms, and invasion of stag parties/rug... more

evelyn77s8559 (Novice Nomad from Poland), November 2009:

I spent there one night with my family, 46 and 55 years old, who came to Edinburgh with a very short visit. Staff was very helpfu... more

Description:

Smartcityhostels is the new way to stay in Edinburgh. We’re a purpose-built five-star hostel in a great city centre location jus.. More Info... »

smartcityhostels Edinburgh

82% Customer Rating

77 reviews
Latest Reviews

pc3955048 (Novice Nomad from Italy), September 2009:

awesome breakfast

Danny (Novice Nomad from USA), September 2009:

Nice room for the price. Shared bathroom isn't so bad as there's a sink in the room. It's located about a mile from the Old Town, ... more

Description:

Stay in our campus accommodation, set within landscaped grounds on the south side of Edinburgh City. More Info... »

University of Edinburgh - Edinburgh First

81% Customer Rating

33 reviews
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eastvue6196 (Novice Nomad from Australia), August 2009:

a very enjoyable stay

sarlo_raffaello6539 (Novice Nomad from Italy), August 2009:

i am not sure why this accommodation is listed as a hostel. it is a hall of residence so during the summer not the right place to ... more

Description:

McDonald Road is located in the heart of Edinburgh, within walking distance of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill... More Info... »

McDonald Road

80% Customer Rating

718 reviews
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Mendez (Novice Nomad from Spain), November 2009:

Very good location and security

Slavka (Reviewer from Slovakia), November 2009:

More than excellent stuff, nice bathroom, tasty breakfast, comfortable bed, that is St Christopher's Edinburgh. The bedroom is sma... more

Description:

Where the Jocks rock on the Rock! Voted 6th best hostel in the world by Hostelworld. Anymore central and you’d be staying in the.. More Info... »

St Christopher's Edinburgh

80% Customer Rating

230 reviews
Latest Reviews

melissa_macleod_2646 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

very comfortable! the first place i've felt like home since being on this trip. nice rooms. wifi throughout. awesome common room/k... more

J. (Novice Nomad from Poland), November 2009:

I really enjoyed my short stay in Argyle Backpackers. The stuff was very helpful and friendly, lovely homely atmosphere, quiet are... more

Description:

Argyle Backpackers offers cheap comfortable accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh... More Info... »

Argyle Backpackers

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