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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Very central location clean and modern facilities "
United Kingdom
Daniel
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
Interior
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (170)
"Great location, helpful staff"
Canada
Megan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Single Room | Terrace/patio
Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Marchmont
7.6 out of 10, Good, (327)
"Great value in an amazing location. A shared property that is well maintained and feels safe. Fanastic host."
United Kingdom
Catherine
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Argyle Backpackers
Daily self-service breakfast for a fee
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (203)
"Great people and service. Clean and safe. "
United States
Steven
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Exterior
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (201)
"Best hostel in Edinburgh will definitely return"
United Kingdom
Mustafa Zahid
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Lounge
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (266)
"It was a great location and very friendly staff."
United States
Vanessa
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (61)
"lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Haystack Hostel
Reception
Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (33)
"Lovely two nights here. "
Canada
Lisa
Belford Hostel
Aerial view
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (352)
"Great location, economical, in reasonable shape"
United States
Petr
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
Reception
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (166)
"Basic hostel in good location."
United States
Tianna
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
Front of property
Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
2.0 out of 10, (1)
Revolver Edinburgh
Interior
Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Glasgow Westend
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Excellent city hostel, good central location for access to city and local park museum and university. Excellent kitchen area, fridges very good, separate dining area. 2 lounges with exceent space. Drying room excellent "
United Kingdom
elaine e
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Front of property
YHA Berwick - Hostel

YHA Berwick - Hostel

YHA Berwick - Hostel
4.0 star property
Berwick-upon-Tweed
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (104)
"Beautiful hotel! Location is fantastic, in the historic area of gorgeous English town. Staff were friendly and so helpful "
Canada
Joanne
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
YHA Berwick - Hostel
Single Room
Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow
2.0 star property
City Centre Glasgow
7.6 out of 10, Good, (227)
"Great location "
United States
Anna
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Revolver Glasgow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

10/10 Excellent
"The location is excellent, a short 15 minute walk to the castle and around 5-10 minutes to the closest train station. Breakfast is good."
Julie 7-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

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Edinburgh and Lothian Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,191
Accommodation
27 Hostels
Lowest Price
€46
Highest Price
€130

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