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Top hostels in Edinburgh

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C$ 27

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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

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 58

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#1 Most popular

Code - The Court, Edinburgh

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8

C$ 143

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#2 Most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1

C$ 98

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#3 Most popular

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9

C$ 76

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#4 Most popular

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4

C$ 92

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New Town

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Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 43

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#1 Most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4

C$ 110

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#2 Most popular

The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9

C$ 122

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#3 Most popular

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.2

C$ 117

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#4 Most popular

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9

C$ 133

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Leith

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Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9

C$ 33

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Stockbridge - Canonmills

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New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6

C$ 65

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Haymarket Hostel

7B West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.0

C$ 27

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Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8

C$ 46

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Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9

C$ 33

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 58

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Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 43

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New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6

C$ 65

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Code - The Loft, Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 43

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Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8

C$ 46

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Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.0

C$ 96

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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1

C$ 98

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 58

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Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+)

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4

C$ 92

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momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3

C$ 58

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6

C$ 65

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6

C$ 107

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8

C$ 46

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

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Low season	June	cheapest month to stay
High season	October	most expensive time to stay
80%	expected price decrease
58%	expected price increase

	Price	C$ 32 - C$ 365

Cheapest day of week	Sunday	is the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of week	Friday	is the most expensive day of the week to book
C$ 17	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
C$ 157	is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day

Information about staying in Edinburgh

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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 3 days. On average, a 3-days stay at a hostel in Edinburgh will cost C$ 576.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

Typically, a hostel in Edinburgh costs C$ 192/night. Hostel prices are 14% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 10% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 8% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Based on the price of hostels compared to that of 2 star, 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?

There are 4,464 operators available for hotels in Edinburgh as of March 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Prices for hotels in Edinburgh refresh daily.

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Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom

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Top hostels in Edinburgh

Find the perfect hostel for your stay in Edinburgh

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

New Town

Leith

Stockbridge - Canonmills

Cheap hotels in Edinburgh

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

Get the best value hostel in Edinburgh

These hostels have the best prices for their ratings

momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh

Information about staying in Edinburgh

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

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Best deals on hotels

Best deals on hotels

Free cancellation

Free cancellation

Millions of reviews

Millions of reviews

Price Alerts

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An easier way to manage your Edinburgh trip

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