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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 around 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. Very friendly staff. Btw, I did go to Mr. Wood's fossil.

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9.2
Superb
540 reviews
Price from
£39
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 close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. Excellent place in the very heart of the city. Very pleasant staff. Really clean and tidy rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Would come again if travelling to Edinburg!

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8.4
Very good
1,951 reviews
Price from
£23
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. Everything was great (very kind staff, the place was super clean and the location is exceptional), it would be my choice every time i visit Edinburgh.

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8.6
Fabulous
8,331 reviews
Price from
£34.67
per night

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. ease of access and close to centre

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8.2
Very good
8,601 reviews
Price from
£20.70
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 bed in the private room was very comfortable and I felt very safe in my room. The bedroom as well as the bathroom (toilet/shower) were clean. All the employees I met during my stay were incredibly nice and welcoming. The location is amazing, you can get everywhere on foot within a few minutes. There’s also multiple restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner options.

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8
Very good
5,165 reviews
Price from
£18
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 liked my experience. The room was great. Your location is great. It was the best hostel I stayed

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8.1
Very good
1,323 reviews
Price from
£46.68
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 staff is super friendly and fun to hang out with. The hostel organizes activities every night that are a lot of fun to participate in, so I would definitely recommend joining those! The location is perfect, right next to the Royal Mile, but as it is in a side-street of the Royal Mile it's not too busy. I also love that every room has a theme and that the beds have names that fit this theme.

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8.2
Very good
2,917 reviews
Price from
£24
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. The staff is very friendly, and hostel is tidy

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8.4
Very good
1,523 reviews
Price from
£23.94
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. lots of lounges and areas to relax and interact with the other guests.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,219 reviews
Price from
£26.40
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. The place is so nice and clean and the bed is so comfortable, and the location is in the central near all the famous locations and its easy to find transportation.

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8.1
Very good
1,110 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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