About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Dolphin Inn Hostel in Dunbar offers family rooms with private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and sea views. Each room includes a work desk, parquet floors, and a dining area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. The property provides free use of bicycles, an outdoor play area, and tennis equipment hire. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating areas. Convenient Location: Located 59 km from Edinburgh Airport, the hostel is near Belhaven Bay Beach (2.6 km) and Muirfield (31 km). Surfing and cycling activities are available in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, attentive staff, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicole
United Kingdom
“Location was very convenient, right near the station and only a few minutes into town. The staff were really kind and communication beforehand was easy. Very good value for money, and everything was exactly as described.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“There are hostels, and there are hostels. This one is at the top of the league. Very handy location for train station and buses. Great place to stay” - Debra
United Kingdom
“Lovely quirky furniture. Very clean & excellent self catering facilities” - Creag
United Kingdom
“The value for money was exceptional. By far the best Hostel I’ve stayed in. The hostel has secure bike sheds and the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. My single room had a sea view and the washing facilities were spotless.” - Christine
Thailand
“Everything about this place. It is comfy,, cosy, quirky, beautiful and the staff are incredible . I would stay here again and again. (It is the third time I have) It feels like more of a home than a hostel” - Fred
United Kingdom
“Lovely en-suit room, friendly staff, super location” - Scott
United Kingdom
“Nice clean room with big en-suite suite with walk in shower” - David
United Kingdom
“Fantastic place. Cool decor and very friendly staff members.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Super clean, super friendly. Great showers. Lovely facilities. Close to the lovely town and harbour.” - Michael
United Kingdom
“It was spotless quirky and newly renovated to a very high standard”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 5 GBP per stay, per pet.
Please inform The Dolphin Inn Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.