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The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 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. This place is a total gem. Fun and quirky. Spotlessly clean and so quiet, despite being full. Facilities are amazing. Location superb. And amazing value. Can't wait to return.

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9.4
Superb
609 reviews

Princes Street Hostel is well set in Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set 1.3 km from University of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. nice staff, nice location near the central train station.

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8.3
Very good
2,080 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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. It was so good i didn't feel like I was sharing the room with 7 others there was so much privacy

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8.7
Fabulous
7,977 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

Kick Ass Grassmarket (18+) is conveniently located in the centre of Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a tour desk. The location was perfect, the staff was friendly and our room had the most perfect view

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8.4
Very good
10,591 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. Great location Easy to find Clean Happy staff very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful 👍 The room was a good size / but could do with a bit more cosy or up date on desk and chair or some love Super nice building and a great location to everything It sounded like everyone was having fun in the bar and wasn’t a noisy place I recommend using the shower in the unisex bathroom on 2 nd floor it’s a old building so it has its quirks I would definitely come back to stay Thanks for making my trip to Edinburgh a great one

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8.1
Very good
5,877 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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 place is so cozy. I booked shared room with 3 women. Everything is clean, especially the bathroom.

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8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere 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. Everything was perfect. Very friendly staff. Location is perfect, close to everything.

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8.2
Very good
2,836 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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. Great social hostel in the centre of Edinburgh, close to bars and restaurants. Beds were comfortable enough. Lots of activities to participate in.

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8.3
Very good
1,780 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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. Positives: very social hostel, clean room, comfortable bed, towels provided, pub crawl was super fun, showers and toilets were clean and employees were super kind. Only negative: costs of a private room, but it seems like every private room/accommodation is insanely expensive in Edinburgh. FYI: don’t forget a tenner in cash as a deposit for the key, else you’ll have to give your passport as a deposit which can be a little impractical.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,973 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

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. Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities

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8.3
Very good
1,260 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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