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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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9.3
Superb
596 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

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. The hostel's location is absolutely perfect, right next to Princes Street, the most well-known street in Edinburgh. It's close to all the major attractions, parks, shopping centers, restaurants, cafés, the train station, and the airport express bus stop. The staff were amazing, friendly, well-educated, cool, and extremely helpful, which made both the check-in and check-out processes very smooth. The hostel itself is great, with lots of facilities. There's a well-equipped kitchen that offers free water, tea, and coffee, as well as a comfortable gathering area. The recommendations written on the boards in the gathering area were really helpful and made exploring the city even easier. There were plenty of toilets and showers, so I never had to wait. Everything was spotlessly clean on a daily basis. My room was comfortable, with enough space to store my luggage. The bed was very clean and cozy. The internet speed was also reliable. Overall, this is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in Europe.

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8.3
Very good
2,080 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. Very good location. Kind and helpful staff.

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8.8
Fabulous
8,168 reviews
Price from
US$48
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. It’s a great place for backpackers , students , budget travelers . There is storage space for large trolley bags as well.

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8.4
Very good
10,555 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. This hostel was amazing. It had welcoming vibes, everyone was chill and the staff was super helpful. I stayed in a mixed bed room of 10 as a first time solo traveler and felt very comfortable with the space I had. It’s right next to victoria street and grassmarket which was super awesome. Everything about this hostel was great! I’d recommend

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8.2
Very good
5,789 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. We are pleased that guest of this pod are very quiet and polite. Really comfortable even with mix gender shared bathroom. The staffs are well trained, beautiful people all around.

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8.4
Very good
1,299 reviews
Price from
US$55
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. I liked everything there. The staff was more than welcoming, clean, cosy and friendly place. Good breakfast, free coffee and tea, quiet roomates and great location.

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8.2
Very good
2,975 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. It's the best thing I did.. people at reception are very helpful. Also the other residents were very friendly and helpful. Good facilities at kitchen.. space to sit and read eat.. worth the money

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8.3
Very good
1,851 reviews
Price from
US$36
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. I haven't been in the common areas but I can say that it is one of the best hostels I've ever been. The room was spacious, steady bunk beds with comfortable beds and large locker (the hostel gives you its key). The toilets were spotless. I guess it helps that the people who stayed in the hostel at the time were very clean and responsible. I was amazed by the shower - it had a curtain inside so it protected the towel and clothes hanging on the door. It was genious!

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8.8
Fabulous
2,145 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Very polite,comfortable stay.Will do again.

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8.2
Very good
1,266 reviews
Price from
US$43
per night

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