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View on map600 m from City Centre300 m from Edinburgh Castle
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is at a 2.1 km distance from the Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only and Princes Street Gardens is about a 5-minute stroll away.
8.6
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View on map1.1 km from City Centre400 m from Edinburgh Playhouse
Set just outside Edinburgh Playhouse, the hostel offers a youth accommodation within 15 minutes' walk of the city centre.
8.4
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200 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from the combined National Museum of Scotland, about 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Old Town, the 2-star A&O Edinburgh City features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities along with 132 rooms.
8.4
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1.9 km from City Centre700 m from Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Guests can have a full English breakfast and enjoy visiting Stockbridge Market, set around a 15-minute walk from the excellent West End Edinburgh.
8.6
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500 m from City Centre200 m from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
Situated within an 8-minute stroll of National Museum of Scotland, the comfortable Baxter Edinburgh features 6 rooms with shared bathrooms.
8.6
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200 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
Situated near a train station, the 3-star St Christopher'S Edinburgh Original is a 5-minute stroll from Surgeons' Hall Museums.
8.6
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100 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
The Royal Mile Backpackers is set within 5 minutes' walk of The Real Mary King's Close and about 15 minutes' walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".
8.8
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500 m from City Centre400 m from University of Edinburgh
The Kick Ass Greyfriars is nestled in the centre of Edinburgh and 5 minutes by car from Holyrood Park.
8.8
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100 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
Castle Rock is set 17 minutes' walk from the High Street.
8.8
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200 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
Boasting a location within minutes from The Robertson Mausoleum, the smoke-free Code Pod - The Court - offers 248 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
8.8
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800 m from City Centre300 m from Edinburgh Castle
Set within 1 km of the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", the 4-star Kick Ass Grassmarket Edinburgh lies in the Old Town district.
8.6
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100 m from City Centre100 m from Royal Mile
The Backpackers, located right near Edinburgh Castle, is also at a proximity to Edinburgh Old Town.
8.6
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300 m from City Centre300 m from Royal Mile
Located in the old part of Edinburgh, the smoke-free Bobby'S Bunkhouse is within a 5-minute walk of Surgeons' Hall Museums.
8.8
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200 m from City Centre200 m from University of Edinburgh
Nestled in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, the Metro Edinburgh is at 400 metres of The Scotch Whisky Experience.
8.6
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Set a 5-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close and in the New Town district, the 4-star Haystack has 38 rooms.
8.4
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3.7 km from City Centre900 m from Murrayfield Stadium
Set 3.2 km from Scott Monument, the rooms in the 4-star Containers Hostels Edinburgh have views of courtyard.
8.2
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1.9 km from City Centre500 m from Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Located within 10 minutes' stroll of Edinburgh Gin Distillery, the comfortable Hostel has 8 rooms, and lies near a train station.
8.0
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800 m from City Centre300 m from Edinburgh Christmas Market
Situated near a train station, the 4-star Code Co-Living - The Loft - is within 450 metres of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".
8.8
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4.4 km from City Centre1.4 km from Murrayfield Stadium
8.6
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300 m from City Centre200 m from Royal Mile
The Real Mary King's Close is within 5 minutes' walk of the St Christopher'S Edinburgh Old Town.
8.8
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FAQs about Edinburgh hostels

We've created these 7 answers to questions about best hostels in Edinburgh to make your planning easier.

What are the best hostels in Edinburgh city centre?

For those searching for a property in the heart of Edinburgh, book a room at The Baxter Hostel, set 550 metres from the city centre.

What are the best budget hostels to rent in Edinburgh?

According to travellers' ranking above 8.2/10, the best cheap lodging is Cowgate Hostel 27£ per night.

What are the most popular student hostels in Edinburgh?

Popular students hostels in Edinburgh include Central Youth Hostel rating: 8.0/10 and Castle Rock Hostel (Adults Only) rating: 7.8/10 as well as others out of 23 deals.

What are the best Leith hostels in Edinburgh?

Carrick Knowe Course is a popular accommodation in Leith, set 1 km from Edinburgh Castle.

Which Edinburgh hostels are good for couples?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel statistics, these Edinburgh hostels with private rooms are the best: Metro Youth Hostel rating: 7.2/10 and St Christopher'S Original rating: 8.0/10.

What are the top hostels in Edinburgh providing free parking?

Offering onsite parking, as well as So Rice restaurant, West Side Hostel is the best Edinburgh hostel.

What are the best luxury hostels to stay in Edinburgh?

Some of the most popular luxury hostels in Edinburgh are:
Central Youth Hostel rated 8.0/10 with room rates from 32£;
Kick Ass Grassmarket rating: 8.0/10 for 244£ per night.