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The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is around 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. More hotel than hostel the common areas are retro cool and comfortable. Everything is clean, clear, and organized. The staff -- especially Tom -- is brilliant. Extremely walkable location;. easy to take a Borders bus to Siccar Point, a major site in geology and the history of science. I would love to return.

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9.2
Superb
472 reviews
Price from
₪ 261
per night

JUST SLEEP Hostel

Leith, Edinburgh

In a prime location in the Leith district of Edinburgh, JUST SLEEP Hostel is located 1.7 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, 1.9 km from Edinburgh Playhouse and 2.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is set 3 km from Royal Mile, 3.2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 3.3 km from The Real Mary King's Close. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this hostel. I stayed here for 6 nights and wish I would’ve stayed longer. The location was great! Close enough to the city center (easy walk or short bus trip) but also far enough to not feel like you’re in the middle of the city. The owners and staff are INCREDIBLE. Huge shoutout to Laura who is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met in my life. Also was one of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever stayed at. 10/10. I already want to go back!

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8.1
Very good
1,497 reviews

Princes Street Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. Overall the hostel was a nice place to stay. Especially one like to Helen for her job👍

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8.4
Very good
1,677 reviews
Price from
₪ 137
per night

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Attractively situated in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 100 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. Excellent location, very comfortable, good activities, very clean, excellent bathrooms!! Friendly and very helpful staff!

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8.7
Fabulous
7,892 reviews
Price from
₪ 169
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) 4 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in Edinburgh, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a tour desk. location, facilities, staff. everything honestly

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8.2
Very good
7,684 reviews
Price from
₪ 111
per night

CoDE Co-Living – The LoFT - Edinburgh 4 stars

New Town, Edinburgh

Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too.

The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. The location was super central so that it was easy to get to the Royal Mile and also explore the New Town. The code system worked wonderfully and the pods made the hostel feel more private and comfortable

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8.1
Very good
1,334 reviews
Price from
₪ 220
per night

High Street Hostel 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Great location. Great staff. Comfortable. Clean.

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8.2
Very good
2,658 reviews
Price from
₪ 114
per night

Royal Mile Backpackers 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. Location firstly. Then overall environment.

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8.4
Very good
1,389 reviews
Price from
₪ 124
per night

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only 2 stars

Old Town, Edinburgh

The hostel offers accommodation exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cosy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. Everything is good especially people who work and stay here

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8.6
Fabulous
3,154 reviews
Price from
₪ 125
per night

Haystack Hostel

New Town, Edinburgh

Just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. It was clean , cosy and near to Waverley station

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8.2
Very good
995 reviews
Price from
₪ 175
per night

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