10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland

April 24, 2023 Franklyn Hardiman

Edinburgh’s neighborhoods developed as the city did. Originally its heart lay in the alleys and cobbled streets of the Old Town, below the castle. Then, in the late-18th century, the residential focus shifted north to a huge planned Georgian New Town. That’s now become the city’s business center, while visitor attractions and nightlife have become fairly evenly shared between these two central districts. Around them, a ring of residential districts now house most of those living in central Edinburgh. Though less good for sightseeing, these neighborhoods are just as busy and typified by thriving restaurant scenes and large parks.
Restaurants in Edinburgh

1. Castle Rock Hostel

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PW Scotland
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1993 reviews

Castle Rock Hostel

A cheap but satisfying stay

Reviewed By ewanpringle

Had a really nice time staying overnight, staff were very helpful with check-in and plenty of information about the city is available to tourists. Has all the necessary facilities though I didn’t use any bar the toilet which was clean! The only issue was that the pillows on the bed weren’t the comfiest so I’d advise asking for an extra pillow for better support. Otherwise, the price was incredibly reasonable for what was available.

2. a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE Scotland
Excellent
37%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1961 reviews

a&o Edinburgh City

Located just off the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Safestay Hostel, Edinburgh, redefines the hostel experience. Safestay Hostel is an award winning stylish five-star hostel with great facilities that make it the ideal choice for value accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Safestay Hostel's rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious and all have en-suite facilities. The hostel can provide private rooms as well as larger dorm style living so there really is something for everyone. Safestay hostel really is the ultimate urban retreat with Bar 50, a fully licensed restaurant and bar, with free Wi-Fi, Sky Sports, pool table, and a great atmosphere. There is also a 24 hour reception, no curfew, and all of Edinburgh's lively night scene and famed attractions on your doorstep. Safestay also offers fantastic City break deals, family and friend packages, group offers and stag and hen specials as well as seasonal offers. So what are you waiting for? Come and see for yourself why Safestay Hostel is the smart choice for your journey to Scotland's vibrant and historic Capital city.

Fab location and a good, inexpensive stay in Edinburgh

Reviewed By tess1000

We stayed for one night, there were 6 of us (2 adults, 4 children) in a private dorm. It had two separate showers and two toilets. We paid £3 each for clean sheets which were given to us on arrival. We had towels already, otherwise you need to rent these too. The room had been cleaned and the toilets/showers seemed fairly new. There was some noise in the night as people came back late, so if you are light sleepers you may struggle but my children and husband slept through it!! The location is a short walk to the main sites and there is parking right nextdoor. Of course some areas were a little rough around the edges, but we had a very comfortable nights stay and would come again.

3. Code Pod Hostels - The Court

1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF Scotland
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Code Pod Hostels - The Court

CoDE Pod Hostels – THE CoURT is a former courthouse and jail transformed into CoDE Pod Hostels. THE CoURT by CoDE will feature cool holding cells as private rooms, POD beds dormitories, an underground bar in our close and the original Courtroom will be converted in a cool sleeping studio with pod beds. CoDE Pod Hostel is an urban concept designed to give travellers a central location and quality sleeping environment at a low cost. The Asian-style pod concept is the main unique design feature combined with secure keypad entry systems which the name “CoDE” was derived from. Our hostels are unique and centrally located in the vibrant and beautiful Edinburgh city centre within walking distance to most major sights and we are conveniently located on connections to and from the airport. The train and bus station are just a few minutes walk from our hostel.

Will Come Back in a Heartbeat!

Reviewed By alexandramcclurework

I couldn't possibly pick what I liked most about my stay at the CoDE Hostel - the Court. The accommodations, the location, the price, the people, the staff, EVERYTHING! As a solo female traveller in my early 20s, I felt completely safe and felt I could go to the staff if I needed any help (or had any travels or concerns, which I didn't). The next time I return to Edinburgh (which you can bet I will be, in the not so distant future if I have my way), I won't even look for somewhere new to stay, this will be the place for me!

4. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh

9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DE Scotland
Excellent
20%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
10%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 669 reviews

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh

Great Location Opposite Edinburgh Dungeons and minutes away from Edinburgh Castle. We're across the street from the train station. Fun Atmosphere A great selection of food and drinks in the Belushi's bar, with fantastic party nights, and pub crawls to meet travellers, and locals. Known for Quality Our Edinburgh hostel has a wide selection of room types, a female only dorm, free walking tours and a free continental breakfast. 24 Hour Reception Open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lovely people and good services

Reviewed By sandropology

We had a great experience in this hostel because the people at the reception were really nice and helpful. Additionally, the services they offer, particularly keeping the suitcase in a locker after check-out, was cheap and really easy to use.

5. Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JR Scotland
Excellent
35%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 915 reviews

Kick Ass Greyfriars

With over 250 beds, and located in the heart of beautiful Old Town, Budget Backpackers is one of the best places to stay in Edinburgh! All of the amenities you need including free linen, free hot showers, a self catering kitchen, and a bar/cafe! Budget Backpackers is one of the best located hostels in the city, being only a 10 minute walk from Waverly Train Station, a 2 minute walk from the Royal Mile, and the breathtaking Edinburgh Castle practically on our doorstep! There is also always something happening within the hostel, with weekly Wii and Pool Competitions, Quiz and Movie Nights, Free Walking Tours 11am daily Monday to Saturday, Whether you want to see the sights, make friends, party it up, or just relax, Budget Backpackers has everything you need to make your stay in Edinburgh memorable!

Book another hostel

Reviewed By 224cristalg

Just three good things about this place: a) fantastic location, b) the Spaniard girl at the desk really polite, and b) clean towels included in the private room. Other than that, geeeeez, lots of room for improvement such as the hostile brunnette male with glasses, everything reeks of piss, atrocious and tiny showers with hair, dirty showers and toilettes, dirty cups of coffee during the brekfast (do the dishes well, please!! That's disgusting) Besides, it's full of noisy drunk girls during the night. Avoid this hostel if you can.

6. Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh EH1 2JA Scotland
Excellent
51%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 536 reviews

Kick Ass Grassmarket

AWESOME CITY CENTRE LOCATION... FREE WIFI throughout hostel....FREE CITY TOUR....FREE DAILY BAR EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT. Our Luxury hostel opened in April 2014 and already guests are raving about us. It has been designed to give you the best possible comfort and fun. All Rooms have FREE WIFI access. All beds have private lockers, private night lights, USB charging points and power point. Guests booking at KickAss also get free access to all facilities of our other KickAss Hostel (Budget Backpackers) only 2 mins away SECURITY: 24hrs Reception, No curfew. Security electronic swipe cards for all rooms, CCTV throughout and security passes issue to all our guests. Security lockers provided for every bed. MODERN ROOMS: All rooms have wifi access, USB charging points at each bed, Private bed lights. Bunks have been designed to give Max headroom and mattresses are Hotel Superior quality. Fresh clean bed linen provided Free of charge. KEEP IT CLEAN - All of our rooms are cleaned every day. Our bathrooms and kitchens are constantly monitored for cleanliness. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness. FREE LUGGAGE STORAGE : If you arrive before check in time AWESOME FRIENDLY STAFF ; they are friendly and will tell you all the best places to go - and more importantly, where not to go! MODERN FACILITIES, including large self-catering kitchen and personal private showers pods. USB charging point for every bed, Private bed light KICKASS BAR: Walk through the door and you are guaranteed to be impressed. Meals from under a fiver . Pints from under £2.00. Daily Bar events and entertainment. Great place to meet new friends and fellow travellers KICKASS CAFE: Great place to meet during the day grab a sandwich or coffee Our motto is 'LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL', and we mean it. So what are you waiting for? !! Please note that we do not permit stag or hen parties.

There are better options

Reviewed By alessiadW1144MB

The receptionist called China made me feel unwelcome. Her tone was almost aggressive. The rooms and bathrooms were cleaned and the common areas were okay. I couldn’t open the windows so I felt suffocating.

7. Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JL Scotland
Excellent
39%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 300 reviews

Argyle Backpackers

Our quiet, friendly, clean, 4 star hostel offers a wide range of facilities and services including free wi-fi with additional access to our sunny garden. We are located beside Edinburgh's Meadows Park where most attractions are only a short distances walk. We offer several rooms that can accommodate 4 to 6 people as well as various private rooms that include: doubles, twins and triples beds. We are student friendly! For students it is only a short distance to travel to Edinburgh University Campus and Napier University's central campus. Additionally you will find by staying with us that everything you need is close by. The area offers various organic food stores, locally owned shops, supermarkets, cafes and pubs.

A little gem in Edinburg

Reviewed By Anne C

From the moment I stepped into the hostel, I felt totally at home. It is also very centrally situated and within easy walking distance from the city.. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the place was spotless. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back, hopefully soon.

8. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place Off Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH7 4AL Scotland
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 426 reviews

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is located in the heart of Scotland's capital, offering 5 star budget accommodation with 271 beds. This busy youth hostel offers a range of multi-share and private rooms, all en-suite. Premium rooms are also available, taking hostelling to a new level with TV and coffee making facilities. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is also an ideal location for those looking for group accommodation in Edinburgh. The youth hostel has a self-catering kitchen and dining room. Our licensed cafe, Haddington Place, offers tea, coffee and cake as well as snacks and meals throughout the day. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel is ideal for individuals, groups or families looking for quality, budget accommodation. Wi-Fi during your stay: We do our best to deliver a free Wi-Fi service but apologise that connectivity, particularly in our rural locations, can be intermittent due to the level of our current broadband provision along with high usage when the youth hostel is busy. Please be assured we are endeavouring to improve where we can. We thank you for your patience and understanding

Fantastic value

Reviewed By MF238

I honestly couldn’t tell the difference between a hostel and a hotel here. It was affordable, clean, modern, and a convenient location. We had a private room with private bathroom. Simple, but perfect! Friendly staff, and loads of amenities. I would definitely stay here again if I came back.

9. Destiny Student Shrubhill

8 Middlefield, Edinburgh EH7 4QW Scotland
Excellent
23%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
12%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 314 reviews

Destiny Student Shrubhill

Located only 10 minutes' walk from the tram stop, bus station and Waverley train station, this purpose-built student accommodation offers guests a central base in Edinburgh. Individual en-suite bedrooms are available, sharing the apartment kitchen, or it is possible to rent a whole apartment. There is free WiFi access in all areas. All rooms are en-suite with 3/4 double beds and fresh linen. The self-catering accommodation comes with access to a kitchen/lounge and TV and convenience store on the ground floor of the building. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide information on the building and the local area. There is also a pay-as-you-go laundry facility on-site. Simple key fob entry throughout the building. There are numerous bars and restaurants in the East End of the New Town and shopping at the St. James Centres, all within a few minutes' walk of the property.

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Reviewed By willo1951

Me and the wife stayed here for 4 nights must say we were pleasantly surprised, considering it was student accommodation the halls were bright and reasonably furnished you get what you pay for. I would recommend it if you are looking for a cheap few nights stay especially at this time when so much was going on in Edinburgh.

10. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BU Scotland
Excellent
18%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
13%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 464 reviews

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel has one of the best locations in the city. We have 4 seperate buildings and cater for a wide variety of travellers. We have single, double, twin and quad private rooms (standard & en-suite). We also have 11 dormitories ranging in size from 6-14 beds. Our main building has free WIFI, games room (with pool table), TV Lounge (Sky TV), dinning room and fully equipped kitchen. Each guest is given their own entry key and all dormitories have free lockers (deposit required).All our staff are Backpackers, so we have in depth knowledge on the best and cheapest things to see and do in this amazing city. Our reception is operated 24hrs a day, so someone is always on hand to help with any questions. If you want great value for money and a friendly welcome, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is the place to stay!

Loved it!

Reviewed By Chiina5

Besides the excellent location in Old Town (a few minutes from the train station) this place has a great cozy atmosphere and lovely staff. The receptionist made us feel welcome right off the bat. The facilities are modern and clean, lots of cool backpackers coming through so you're never alone?

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