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91% Customer Rating

539 reviews
Latest Reviews

frossouw16622 (Novice Nomad from South Africa), November 2009:

By quite a stretch the best backpackers I have stayed in UK. Fantastic

jackarouse (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

An absolutely outstanding hostel!! Perfect location, perfect price, perfect everything! Not just a hostel, a real experience (they... more

Description:

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

Castle Rock Hostel

88% Customer Rating

364 reviews
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schnerbazoink (Globetrotter from Australia), November 2009:

I was pretty happy with this place. It's deceptively big, and was very busy on the Saturday/Sunday I was there, but mostly well o... more

arnaldoufrj6647 (Novice Nomad from Brazil), November 2009:

Muito bom! Perto das principais atrações da cidade, ótimo astral, banheiros limpos, roupa de cama limpa... Tudo muito bom. ... more

Description:

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

Budget Backpackers

86% Customer Rating

132 reviews
Latest Reviews

Renae (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

Great hostel on the heart of the Royal Mile

raechelwong9309 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

One of the best hostels I've stayed at, if not the best. Very clean and well-kept. Sheets, towels and bedding provided (the mattre... 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

195 reviews
Latest Reviews

enhall569532 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Perfect location! Very cozy! Big lounge downstairs with a kitchen, tables, and couches. Games to play. The only thing is the wifi ... more

Luke (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

Pretty good hostel really but nothing special. The dorms are big enough to not be cramped and the beds are comfortable too. I b... 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

257 reviews
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Nicholas (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

A nice, modern clean hostel in a close and convenient location to the old town, public transport and the main sites of Edinburgh.

Georgie (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

The common area and bar is good. Definately go the 12 bed dorm over the 10 bed dorm- (i had to do a swap for one night) - the bath... 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

81% Customer Rating

215 reviews
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akki_neko3927 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Found a toenail in my bed, that was a little gross. Rooms were cold. Otherwise, a decent place to stay, quiet for sleeping. Kit... more

andrasholczer7298 (Novice Nomad from Hungary), November 2009:

I had very very very much fun!

Description:

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

Argyle Backpackers

80% Customer Rating

77 reviews
Latest Reviews

pdubla4534 (Novice Nomad from Poland), October 2009:

Just a great place all around, would recommended it to anyone in a heartbeat.

Rebecca (Avid Traveller from USA), September 2009:

As advertised, it was a really friendly/homey hostel... could really use better mattresses though. Or at least that's the case wit... more

Description:

Small and friendly hostel located in Edinburgh city centre, 90 metres from St. Andrews bus station. More Info... »

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