Hostels in Edinburgh

5 properties in Edinburgh are hostels and budget dorms, starting at € 67 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 87. That is about 52% below the city median of € 181.

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See all 5 hostels in Edinburgh

How hostels in Edinburgh compare

Of everything we can book in Edinburgh at the moment, roughly 2% is hostels and budget dorms — 5 properties out of 234. Half of what is bookable sits between € 67 and € 125 a night, with the midpoint at € 87. That is about 52% below the Edinburgh median of € 181, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 2 to 4, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is CODE - The Court, Edinburgh at 9.2/10 from 10 957 reviews, around € 141 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 8.1 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
9.2/10 · 10 957 reviews
€ 141 from / night
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
8.7/10 · 1 655 reviews
€ 125 from / night
Argyle Backpackers
Argyle Backpackers
8/10 · 1 887 reviews
€ 82 from / night
Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only
Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only
7.6/10 · 2 895 reviews
€ 87 from / night
Revolver Edinburgh
Revolver Edinburgh
7.1/10 · 5 141 reviews
€ 67 from / night

What to look for in hostels in Edinburgh

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

  • Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
  • Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
  • Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
  • Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.

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Frequently asked

How much do hostels in Edinburgh cost?

Starting from €67 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €87. That is about 52% below the city median of €181.

How many are there?

We can currently book 5 properties hostels and budget dorms in Edinburgh. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.