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Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
22 Jul — 23 Jul2

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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh

Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Old Town
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Photo
Best value

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.8
₹ 2,368
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a&o Edinburgh City Photo
No. 1 most popular

a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.2
₹ 2,577
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Code Pod Hostels - The Court Photo
No. 2 most popular

Code Pod Hostels - The Court

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8
₹ 4,637
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Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) Photo
No. 3 most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 2,663
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No. 4 most popular

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.5
₹ 3,043
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Leith
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Best value

Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
₹ 1,718
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Destiny Student- Murano Photo
No. 1 most popular

Destiny Student- Murano

3-5 Amphion Lane (Murano Place), Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6
₹ 7,094
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New Town
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The Baxter Hostel Photo
Best value

The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.5
₹ 3,249
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No. 1 most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 3,613
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Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh Photo
No. 2 most popular

Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
₹ 5,843
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Haystack Hostel Photo
No. 3 most popular

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 3,951
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Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Photo
No. 4 most popular

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
₹ 3,693
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Stockbridge - Canonmills
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New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
₹ 6,356
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Cheap hotels in Edinburgh

These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Edinburgh

Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
₹ 1,718
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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Photo

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.8
₹ 2,368
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The Hostel

3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4
₹ 1,837
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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) Photo

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
₹ 2,491
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Haymarket Hostel

7B West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.1
₹ 2,076
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a&o Edinburgh City Photo

a&o Edinburgh City

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.2
₹ 2,577
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Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+)

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 2,663
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Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.1
₹ 3,019
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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town Photo

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
₹ 2,807
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Castle Rock Hostel Photo

Castle Rock Hostel

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8
₹ 2,663
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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) Photo

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
₹ 2,491
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High Street Hostel Photo

High Street Hostel

8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 2,920
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momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh
Belford Hostel Photo

Belford Hostel

6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9
₹ 2,749
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2
₹ 2,920

The Hostel

3 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4
₹ 1,837

Haymarket Hostel

7B West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.1
₹ 2,076

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
₹ 6,356
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Photo

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

₹ 12,197

Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
₹ 1,718
The Kingsview Townhouse - Boutique Hostel Photo

The Kingsview Townhouse - Boutique Hostel

28 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

5.0
₹ 7,579
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4
₹ 4,123
Willy Wallace Hostel Photo

Willy Wallace Hostel

77 Murray Place, Stirling, United Kingdom

7.3
₹ 4,982
Inverness Youth Hostel Photo

Inverness Youth Hostel

Victoria Drive, Inverness, United Kingdom

8.0
₹ 3,693
BCC Loch Ness Hostel Photo

BCC Loch Ness Hostel

Bearnock Country Centre, Inverness, United Kingdom

5.6
₹ 5,547

Ballater Hostel

Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

9.3
₹ 10,994
Callander Hostel Photo

Callander Hostel

6 Bridgend, Callander, United Kingdom

8.6
₹ 7,816

Saucy Mary's Hostel

Meuse Lane, Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

6.3
₹ 4,381

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh
Low seasonMarchcheapest month to stay
High seasonMaymost expensive time to stay
66%expected price decrease
41%expected price increase

Price

₹ 2,483 - ₹ 12,383

Cheapest day of weekMondayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekTuesdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
₹ 4,144is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
₹ 8,815is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in Edinburgh

Price

₹ 6,292 - ₹ 8,317

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHNew Town13% cheaperHostels in New Town are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just ₹ 6,292 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town13% more expensiveOld Town has the highest priced hostels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging ₹ 8,317 per night
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town48% more users visitedMore momondo users search for hostels in Old Town than any other neighbourhood in Edinburgh

Information about staying in Edinburgh

Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Edinburgh

What is the average length of a stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Past guests of hostels in Edinburgh have typically stayed in the city for 2 days. A 2-days stay at a Edinburgh hostel usually costs ₹ 34,584.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

On average, a hostel in Edinburgh will cost you ₹ 17,292/night which is 25% less than 3 star hotels and 40% less than 4 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 3 star and 4 star hotels, a hostel is a good option if you are looking to save some money on your trip to Edinburgh.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

The number of operators available for hotels in Edinburgh is 5,252 as of July 2025.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

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