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Hostels in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom

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Top hostels in Edinburgh

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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
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Photo
No. 1 most popular

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.7
€105
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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel Photo
No. 2 most popular

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.2
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo
No. 3 most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
Kick Ass Grassmarket Photo
No. 4 most popular

Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
New Town
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Haystack Hostel Photo
Best value

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
No. 1 most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.6
Edinburgh Central Accommodation Photo
No. 2 most popular

Edinburgh Central Accommodation

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
Leith
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Best value

Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
Destiny Student Photo
No. 1 most popular

Destiny Student

8 Middlefield, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.1
€132
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Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation Photo
No. 2 most popular

Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation

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

7.6
€128
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No. 3 most popular

Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
Stockbridge - Canonmills
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New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
€104
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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
1072173389
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
3182134
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
124770
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
696300

Just Sleep Hostel Edinburgh

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
8453301
Haystack Hostel Photo

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
647878
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Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
124770
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
3182134
Kick Ass Greyfriars Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
696300
Haystack Hostel Photo

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5
647878
Kick Ass Grassmarket Photo

Kick Ass Grassmarket

2 West Port, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
3813577
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Photo

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.7
€105
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124764

momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh

Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile

41 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4
€262
7 Bedroom Townhouse Photo

7 Bedroom Townhouse

70 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.3
€623

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
60%expected price decrease
48%expected price increase

Price

€26 - €125

Cheapest day of weekMondayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekSaturdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
€35is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
€234is 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

€64 - €103

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHLeith28% cheaperHostels in Leith are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just €64 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town14% more expensiveOld Town has the highest priced hostels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging €103 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

How much do hostels in Edinburgh cost?

Nightly rates on hostels in Edinburgh are usually around €198 with the cheapest nightly rate being €116. Those looking to stay at a Edinburgh hostel for a week or a month should anticipate paying €569/week or €1,730/month, on average.

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

Hostels are a popular option for momondo users visiting Edinburgh. The average length of a stay at a Edinburgh hostel is 2 days. Those looking to stay at a hostel in Edinburgh for 2 days should expect to pay €396 for their accommodation.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

The average price of a hostel in Edinburgh is €198 which is 31% more than 1 star hotels, 53% more than 2 star hotels, and 1% more than 3 star hotels.

What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Edinburgh?

momondo users who have stayed at hostels in Edinburgh have rated them, on average, a 7.7 out of 10. Hostels are typically rated higher than 2-star (7.5) hotels in Edinburgh. Those looking for a comfortable stay for cheap in Edinburgh should consider staying at a hostel instead of a 2-star (7.5) hotel.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

The number of operators available for hotels in Edinburgh is 5,007 as of September 2026.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Prices for hotels in Edinburgh are updated daily.

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