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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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9.4
Superb
622 reviews
Price from
US$58
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. We stayed in a double room with shared toilet, but it is like a private one, extra clean and always available:)its a large room with window and really comfortable. Also kitchen and sitting ares is comfy.Location is great and THE best pub is at THE corner

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8.3
Very good
2,097 reviews
Price from
US$24
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. Extremely clean hostel and well organized! Also an absolutely amazing location and they have great activities each night!

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8.7
Fabulous
7,960 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. Everything, the location. The staff, the customers.....

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8.4
Very good
10,608 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. The house is locate at the end of the street. I went here by myself,and it's my first time to stay in a guest house.As a foreigner,I'm not good at English.However,the host was so enthusiastic and kind,he made his best to make me understood.You can see beautiful views through the window,and the room is nice and lovely

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8.1
Very good
5,903 reviews
Price from
US$21
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. Omg i loved everything! Staff, location, beds were soooo comfortable, cosy and private, clean. Will deff stay again

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8.4
Very good
1,241 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. The staff is super friendly and fun to hang out with. The hostel organizes activities every night that are a lot of fun to participate in, so I would definitely recommend joining those! The location is perfect, right next to the Royal Mile, but as it is in a side-street of the Royal Mile it's not too busy. I also love that every room has a theme and that the beds have names that fit this theme.

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8.3
Very good
2,753 reviews
Price from
US$20
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
1,751 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Breakfast was a great win at 4 GBP! Staff were all most helpful Soooo close to the castle!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,931 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. It was really clean and the location wonderful

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8.3
Very good
1,256 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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