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Our top choices for Edinburgh and Lothian hostels

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

1. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spiral staircase with a handrail and balusters.

2. Argyle Backpackers

Edinburgh

Ryland

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with wooden tables and blue chairs, a blue booth seating area, and a brick wall with a mural.

3. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre

Paula

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A meal on a wooden table with a newspaper underneath, set outdoors with wooden chairs and red umbrellas.

4. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre

Julia

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.

5. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Old Town Edinburgh

Alan

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

6. a&o Hostel Edinburgh City

Edinburgh City Centre

Mansi

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a building outside.

7. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh

Chirag

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A narrow waterway flanked by historic stone buildings with traditional architecture, including timber framing and steeply pitched roofs.

8. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre

Maftuna

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A building with two illuminated entrances, one with a 'R' sign and another with a 'P' sign, suggesting restrooms.

9. Revolver Edinburgh

West End

Gema

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A corridor with a vintage train-themed wall, a glass display case with plants, and a wooden bench.

10. Belford Hostel

West End

Logan

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".

11. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre

"The place to use as your base whilst in this beautiful City. Close to everything, The Old Town,Royal Mile ,Castle,then across Waverley Bridge to Princes Street .Absolute must if your on a budget,and are planning to be our every day. 4 bed dorm,clean ,shower,toilet facilities. When you check out ,storage for your luggage if like me your train is leaving in the afternoon. 2nd time using here...will always use here. Christmas next I think."

Steve

A stone building with a red door, multiple windows, and a balcony.

12. 7 Bedroom Townhouse

Tollcross

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bar area with a digital screen displaying "REVOLVER," a glass display case with pastries and drinks, and a bar counter with a cash register.

13. Revolver Glasgow

City Centre Glasgow

Princess

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A building with a sign indicating the restaurant is open until late.

14. YHA Berwick - Hostel

Berwick-upon-Tweed

William

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A stone building with arched windows and a red door, surrounded by a grassy area and a metal fence.

15. Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling

Kamelia

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden staircase with ornate railings and a hanging lantern.

16. Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Westend

Kentaro

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, breakfast was fabulous, staff was very helpful, location was ideal. Steps from Royal Mile, and short walk to train station/bus stop/tram stop. Highly recommend!"

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel was lovely, the location was excellent. We had a view of the castle out of our window! We used the pool and it was clean and a nice temperature. The only issue we had was the heat. The hotel was incredibly hot, the windows were not easy to open and didnt open more than a couple of cms. I believe this is a wider issue around the UK not just at this hotel but thats why I rated 4/5"

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

8/10 Good

"This is a very (relatively) affordable place to stay. I did a social dinner that was fun. Sleeping in the big rooms in a pod was OK once I had the earplugs in, but since one must be quiet there is a vibe of "don't talk to me!" throughout the facility. Outside of the sleeping room, it is a youth hostel and has the energy and music that goes with that. The staff were great."

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