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Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
57 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
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Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Guest Laundry, Bar, KTV
Very Good
353 reviews
8.3/10
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99+
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Bar
Great
485 reviews
9.3/10
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99+
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Bar
Very Good
110 reviews
8.2/10
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From £16
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70
Hotel near New Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Great
91 reviews
9.0/10
1 night
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Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
57 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From £86
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99+
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Bar
Very Good
148 reviews
8.5/10
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37
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Laundry Service (On-Site), Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen
Very Good
47 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From £23
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85
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Shared Kitchen, Bar
Very Good
48 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From £18
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99+
Hotel near Edinburgh Old Town,Edinburgh
Featured facilities: Luggage Storage, Bar
Good
75 reviews
7.6/10
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Haystack Hostel

8.6/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 23, 2019
JING
Absolutely a good location for quietness and quiet in the new city. Very close to the train station and the airport bus. If you bring large luggage, it is recommended that you live in the new city. It is very convenient. As long as you have a bed, you don’t need to wait until the afternoon. If you have big luggage, you need to take some effort to climb this red staircase. Others are perfect. You can cook in the kitchen. Basically, you have fruit, bread, milk, and tea. There is no limit in the hall. Your best meal, please consciously tidy and clean the girl I live in. The 6 rooms have curtains. The bedside can fill the shop. Small luggage can be placed directly in everyone's cabinet. If you are lucky, you can live on the bottom floor. Hahaha. It's a three-story bed, so the first floor is very low and I can hardly straighten the waist. I can end it. After all, the price is so favorable. Right, there is a great coffee bar and small restaurant downstairs. Everyone is seductive when I see the Apple store and turn in. This is the bar and the hotel
Price per night from:£89

Riccarton Inn

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 4, 2022
USGuest User
We stayed twice at the Riccarton Inn. It's traditional with a pub up front and rooms at the back. Very clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. This is not a hotel chain but an individual inn. The rooms are not new, nor full of modern amenities as some would require. The mattress was creeky. Nevertheless, if you want a truly Scottish experience full of authentic ambiance, you cannot beat Riccarton. We ate breakfast and dinner in the inn and found them delicious. Had to hop on a couple of buses to get there from the airport, but that was part of the fun!
Price per night from:£41

Edinburgh Central Accommodation

8.2/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 3, 2025
rckk
Another night staying at this hostel. We stayed in a six-person female dorm. Except that the drainage is quite bad at the shower room, and the bunk bed is noisy when i move, everything is good and clean. A good choice for budget traveller!
Price per night from:£45

Argyle Backpackers

7.6/10
Good
Posted on May 20, 2026|Shared Dormitory, Women Only (6 People)
Guest User
This hostel truly feels like a home away from home. The environment is clean and comfortable, the common areas are cozy and well-designed, and the beds are incredibly comfortable. The staff are friendly and enthusiastic, always patiently offering travel advice, which made my trip much smoother. The location is convenient and the atmosphere is friendly, making it perfect for backpackers to meet new friends. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit.
Price per night from:£14

Belford Hostel

7.6/10
Good
Posted on Jul 3, 2023
Guest User
This is a very interesting hotel in a converted church, the staff are very nice, friendly and attentive. Because it is a historical building, there is no way to remodel it. The rooms are still relatively large. There are collective kitchens, movie rooms, and few single rooms, so it is more convenient to wash in the public bathroom. It's still fun to feel the unique atmosphere.
Price per night from:£67

Edinburgh College Residence

7.2/10
Posted on Aug 15, 2025
Anonymous User
It is the college dormitory that opens for traveler/visitor during the peak season in Edinburgh. Overall, it is okay to stay as the hotel near downtown is fully booked during the festival. The staff at the front desk is nice.
Price per night from:£49

West End Hotel

7.0/10
Posted on Dec 17, 2023|Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Ensuite (12 Beds)
JPAnonymous User
The staff were nice, the bed and the toilet was clean. However, the bathroom was dirty. The sleeping experience depends on the people in the room. Mine was bad because people in the room with me was loud even at 11PM. There was a bar on the ground floor. There was also a kitchen for people to use which was nice. Do I recommend this? If you're saving money, yes. But i recommend bringing slippers to be more comfortable and a lock for your bag for safety.
Price per night from:£29

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For Hostels in Edinburgh, the average price on weekdays is £109, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is £134.

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Edinburgh Hostels Information

Total properties16
Number of reviews2,106
Highest price£1,531
Lowest price£21
Weekend Avg. Price£134
Weekday Avg. Price£109