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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. More hotel than hostel the common areas are retro cool and comfortable. Everything is clean, clear, and organized. The staff -- especially Tom -- is brilliant. Extremely walkable location;. easy to take a Borders bus to Siccar Point, a major site in geology and the history of science. I would love to return.

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9.2
Superb
589 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Princes Street Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, a 18-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 600 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. In the centre of everything Helpful people

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8.4
Very good
2,216 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. cool vibe, friendly people, welcoming, great location, everything essential accessible

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8.7
Fabulous
8,729 reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. 24/7 open, capsules are clean and super comfortable, breakfast was simple but nice, location is perfect

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8.2
Very good
9,846 reviews
Price from
£15.30
per night

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 800 metres from Royal Mile. Located around 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland, the hostel with free WiFi is also 800 metres away from University of Edinburgh. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The hostels interior, the close proximity to the city centre and haunted graveyard, the afternoon activities, really friendly staff. To sum up the best hostel I've ever been!!!

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8
Very good
5,601 reviews
Price from
£15.30
per night

CoDE POD - The LoFT - Edinburgh 4 stars

New Town, Edinburgh

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. I loved the "ladies only" dorm, it made things easier. The industrial design is modern and fuss free, very relaxing. I've been looking forward to trying a pod for a while now, and I've not been disappointed. I'll stay again if I ever have to come back to Edinburgh.

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8.2
Very good
1,335 reviews
Price from
£18.63
per night

High Street Hostel 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Situated 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.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. The city was mind blowing, the location of the hostel is just amazing, walking distance to all the landmarks and an amazing vibe, staff knowledgeable about the city, what to do, what to see, events, I loved it

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8.2
Very good
3,022 reviews
Price from
£19.20
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. I loved the friendly vibe here. I was treated like part of the family. The room names and the beds were clever being movie names and characters and made it easy to remember . It was a great location and felt safe.

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8.3
Very good
1,820 reviews
Price from
£21.66
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. everything, it was super close to everything, the events where fun, the staff was amazing. it was clean and the lounges where cool.

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8.6
Fabulous
2,828 reviews
Price from
£20.40
per night

Haystack Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. Very polite,comfortable stay.Will do again.

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8.1
Very good
1,170 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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