What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

On average, it’s $150/night for a hostel in Edinburgh, though $78/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $29/night in Edinburgh. Try to avoid booking your hostel in August (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

With an average review score of 8.7 (out of 10) from 7,746 HotelsCombined users, Code Pod Hostels - The Court is considered the best Edinburgh hostel.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Edinburgh West Side Hostel is 7.9 km away from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, making it the closest Edinburgh hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

Old Town is the most popular area of Edinburgh to stay in. In the past year, 39% of HotelsCombined users looking for Edinburgh hostels searched within Old Town. Code Pod Hostels - The Court is a popular hostel in Old Town if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Edinburgh Castle?

The most popular Edinburgh hostel near Edinburgh Castle is Castle Rock Hostel. Castle Rock Hostel has a rating of 8.6/10 from 3,100 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.2 km from Edinburgh Castle.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Hostels in Edinburgh tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Edinburgh hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Restaurant” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 4 Edinburgh hostels list “Restaurant” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Edinburgh with this feature, then consider staying at the popular a&o Edinburgh City.

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Cheapest month:	January
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Average price in Edinburgh:	$150/night
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$29 - $413

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Top-rated Edinburgh hostels

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Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh

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Hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 4,891 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 19 April 2024. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $150/night.

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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Edinburgh. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Top-rated Edinburgh hostels

Browse through properties in Edinburgh that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 4,891 properties in Edinburgh and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Some of the best Edinburgh hostel options as decided by our users. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Hostel prices in Edinburgh

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What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

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What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

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Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Restaurant” listed as an amenity?

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