Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 9-minute walk from Royal Mile.
Julian
New Zealand
Location was excellent, I was able to walk everywhere and you get a stunning view of the castle as soon as you step out the door! The bar and pool table area downstairs was an excellent place to make new friends and also to dine if you don’t feel up to going out! The hostel also hosted some fun events most days of the week!
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located conveniently in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
Gurpreet
India
The facilities were good.
The room was quite warm and comfortable.
Location.
Attractively located in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 328 feet from The Real Mary King's Close.
Matthew
United Kingdom
The pods are very good to just go in your individual space and close the curtain for Privacy. As with all hostels it depends who you have in the shared room with you at the time. It's better to have a pod at the far end of the room away from the loud fire closing room door but this isn't guaranteed as allocated on arrival. The Duvet was nice 🙂 and comfy and pillow okay much better than any other Hostel. The Reception staff is nice and friendly and informative and a good value Cafe for breakfast and reasonably priced drinks for the city centre. I have stayed here twice now and would recommend staying here again for value for money in the City Centre and free walking tours happen right outside the area to the CodePod Hostel which I will do next time visiting.
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.
Luz
Ireland
The staff is friendly and attentive, and the location is excellent just a short distance from the main tourist attractions. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!
In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
Rena
Ireland
We loved the view so much! It looked right over the castle. And we felt the whole hostel had a very cozy feel. The location was also very central and ideal.
CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building.
Ana Paula
Ireland
The location is amazing. It is 3 minutes from the airport bus stop. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, and it is surrounded by stores. It is just a few minutes' walk to sightseeing.
On the floor I was staying on, there were two rooms, I imagine they were the same, with four beds in each. Although there was only one bathroom on the floor (2 showers, 1 toilet), I didn't have any problems because I only stayed one night, and since it was January, I imagine it wasn't at full capacity. I found the hostel to be very clean overall, especially the bathroom, which was spotlessly clean, with no sign of hair in the drain or mold in the corners of the walls.
Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.
Princes Street Hostel is conveniently set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.
Tina
Germany
The personnel is very friendly and warmly welcomes its guests. This hostel is very clean and there are spacious showers. It was not so crowded when I was there, but my impression was that there are enough showers and toilets available. Beds were very comfortable!
Featuring free bikes, Matrix Hostel is located in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 1.1 miles from Royal Yacht Britannia and 1.6 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station.
Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
Located in Edinburgh and with University of Edinburgh reachable within a 9-minute walk, Argyle Backpackers has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared...
Good value for what I paid.
Very close to university of ed
Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is located conveniently in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
It is near to all landmark. Accessible to all.
Toilets are clean as well.
Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.
Loved the vibe. Beautiful building. Very respectful people.
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants.
Close to the station idea for after a long journey
In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
Loved everything..room sizes were big
Locker was provided
Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 9-minute walk from Royal Mile.
The vibes are amazing, people are v friendly and caring
Located opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodations in central Edinburgh with free Wi-Fi, electronic card entry system, lockers, and insured luggage storage.
Great price in the City , staff friendly and helpful,
Offering boutique hostel accommodations, The Baxter Hostel is located in the city center of Edinburgh. Free WiFi access is available. The dormitories feature bunk beds and secure lockers.
Close to main touristy things and staff were great.
Located in Edinburgh and within a 10-minute walk of EICC, THE KINGSVIEW TOWNHOUSE - Boutique Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
They don't bother about anything. Go and enjoy at your own.
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Great location, the hostel felt safe and clean, was nice to only have ladies around and jeez that was like the only hostel I found with 2-level bunk beds (as opposed to 3-levels in most places!)
I forgot my phone charger and the staff helped me, thanks a lot. Nice shower too.
Great location very close to Haymarket station and central Edinburgh. Very comfortable bunk beds with light, charging point and safe locker. Excellent kitchen facilities and bar. Complementary foods in kitchen.
The host was amazing and offered to meet in person if it was something I needed. The lock box worked perfectly and getting into the flat was easy. We felt safe and secure in and around the flat. It was a great location for the local sights but also far enough away that we didn't need to listen to street noise or neighbors.
The host also has a lot of spices, sugar, tea, coffee, cups, pots, pans, etc. so that you could buy groceries and live cheaper during your visit.
I really liked the vibe. It's a small hostel with a big kitchen which facilitates meeting new people. As a solo female traveler I felt very safe and confortable so a big up to the team!
Hostel has a great location right at The Royal Mile, so close to most attractions and to bus and train station. Personel is friendly and provides additional activities. They have towels inclided in price. It is a typical backpacker place with kitchen access. Place is not to big, but works fine for people on budget.
Probably the best hostel I've ever stayed in! Wonderful people, great location, room was unbelievably comfortable, definitely going to stay in this hostel my next trip to Edinburgh!
Great location, I stayed here multiple times during my trip in Scotland. Room had view of castle. Bathrooms and rooms were clean. Kitchen and seating areas available and clean. Good wifi and PowerPoints at every bed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Did let me check in 30 minutes early. Cheap to use laundry machines. Heating in rooms. Exceeded my expectations for a low price. One of the best hostels I've stayed in regarding cleanliness!
I’ve stayed in a few backpackers’ hostels around the world and this was by far the best. Great location, very clean, approachable staff and they really look after your safety, especially if you are female. They provide wonderful cooking facilities and affordable breakfast, as well as complimentary personal hygiene products. I couldn’t have asked for more.
Emily
Solo traveler
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