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Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom

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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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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo
Best value

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
C$ 43
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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Photo
#1 Most popular

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.2
C$ 173
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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Photo
#2 Most popular

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
C$ 131
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Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo
#3 Most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
C$ 132
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Kick Ass Grassmarket Photo
#4 Most popular

Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
C$ 158
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New Town
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Haystack Hostel Photo
Best value

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
C$ 126
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Princes Street Hostel Photo
#1 Most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
C$ 145
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Edinburgh Central Accommodation Photo
#2 Most popular

Edinburgh Central Accommodation

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
C$ 137
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The Baxter Hostel Photo
#3 Most popular

The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
C$ 394
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Leith
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Best value

Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
C$ 36
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Destiny Student Photo
#1 Most popular

Destiny Student

8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.0
C$ 198
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#2 Most popular

Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
C$ 46
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Stockbridge - Canonmills
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Best value

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
C$ 166
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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

7.7
C$ 36
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Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
C$ 47
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3182134
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
C$ 43
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124770
Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.3
C$ 107
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124767

Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
C$ 46
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Haystack Hostel Photo

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
C$ 126
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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
C$ 43
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124770
Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.3
C$ 107
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124767
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
C$ 132
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696300
Kick Ass Grassmarket Photo

Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
C$ 158
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3813577
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
C$ 47
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3182134
Princes Street Hostel Photo

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
C$ 145
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momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh

Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
C$ 46

Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile

41 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
C$ 410

Unite Students - Salisbury Court

Salisbury Court 102 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
C$ 381
7 Bedroom Townhouse Photo

7 Bedroom Townhouse

70 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.3
C$ 1,007

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh
Low seasonJanuarycheapest month to stay
High seasonAugustmost expensive time to stay
55%expected price decrease
37%expected price increase

Price

C$ 50 - C$ 173

Cheapest day of weekSundayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekSaturdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
C$ 60is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
C$ 247is 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

C$ 101 - C$ 155

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHLeith26% cheaperHostels in Leith are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just C$ 101 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHNew Town12% more expensiveNew Town has the highest priced hostels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging C$ 155 per night
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town52% more users visitedMore momondo users search for hostels in Old Town than any other neighbourhood in Edinburgh

Information about staying in Edinburgh

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How much do hostels in Edinburgh cost?

C$ 354/night is the average cost of a hostel in Edinburgh. For weekly and monthly stays in Edinburgh, expect to pay C$ 745/week and C$ 3,816/month respectively. The cheapest nightly rate in Edinburgh found by momondo was C$ 201.

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

On average, momondo users who have stayed at Edinburgh hostels have stayed for 4 days. On average, a 4-days stay at a hostel in Edinburgh will cost C$ 1,414.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

Typically, a hostel in Edinburgh costs C$ 354/night. Hostel prices are 3% less expensive than 3 star hotels, 17% less expensive than 4 star hotels, and 42% less expensive than 5 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 3 star, 4 star, and 5 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?

There are 5,074 operators available for hotels in Edinburgh as of September 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Prices for hotels in Edinburgh refresh daily.

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