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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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Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Photo
Best value

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9
Code - The Court, Edinburgh Photo
No. 1 most popular

Code - The Court, Edinburgh

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original Photo
No. 2 most popular

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original

9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Photo
No. 3 most popular

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
Leith
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Best value

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
New Town
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Best value

The Baxter Hostel

5/2 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.8
No. 1 most popular

Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4
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
Haystack Hostel Photo
No. 3 most popular

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel Photo
No. 4 most popular

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9
Stockbridge - Canonmills
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Best value

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.5

Cheap hotels in Edinburgh

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

Haymarket Hostel

7B West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.0
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Photo

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9

Just Sleep at Matrix Hostel

66a Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.0
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9
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Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel Photo

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

37-39 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.1
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
Argyle Backpackers Photo

Argyle Backpackers

14 Argyle Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9
Code - The Court, Edinburgh Photo

Code - The Court, Edinburgh

1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate Photo

Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate

94 -116 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

6.9

momondo's favourite hostels in Edinburgh

Learn more about these user-preferred hostels in Edinburgh
Royal Mile Backpackers Photo

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.3
$65

New Town Rooms

168 Dundas Street Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.5
$101
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Photo

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.6
$138
Edinburgh West Side Hostel Photo

Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.7
$52

When to book a hostel in Edinburgh

Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Edinburgh
Low seasonNovembercheapest month to stay
High seasonAugustmost expensive time to stay
61%expected price decrease
58%expected price increase

Price

$66 - $407

Cheapest day of weekSundayis the cheapest day of the week to book
Highest day of weekThursdayis the most expensive day of the week to book
$31is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day
$134is 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

$122 - $174

CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHNew Town16% cheaperHostels in New Town are the cheapest in Edinburgh at just $122 per night on average
MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town17% more expensiveOld Town has the highest priced hostels in Edinburgh with rooms averaging $174 per night
MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN EDINBURGHOld Town50% 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?

When staying at a hostel in Edinburgh, momondo users, on average, stay for 2days. The average price for a 2-days stay at a Edinburgh hostel typically costs $478.

Are Edinburgh hostels a better deal than Edinburgh hotels?

Typically, a hostel in Edinburgh costs $239/night. Hostel prices are 15% less expensive than 3 star hotels, 24% less expensive than 4 star hotels, and 39% less expensive than 5 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 3 star, 4 star or 5 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Edinburgh trip.

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

momondo users familiar with hostels in Edinburgh have rated them a 7.7 out of 10. Based on that rating, momondo and its users would recommend looking into a hostel instead of a 2-star hotel, which has a rating of 7.5.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Edinburgh?

The number of operators available for hotels in Edinburgh is 4,328 as of December 2025.

When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Edinburgh?

Prices for hotels in Edinburgh refresh daily.

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