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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. Provide safe bike storing spaces, kitchen with facilities all you need, including dishes washing machine, the living rooms are clean and comfortable, rooms and toilet are stylish clean, staff are helpful and sincere, situated in a very convenient location.

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9.4
Wonderful
611 reviews
Price from
$59
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. friendly staff, good location, nice room, clean and quit

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8.3
Very Good
2,086 reviews
Price from
$25
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. Perfect location, can't imagine anything better, super clean and nice bed with modern and stylish facilities you need for a comfortable stay, clean toilets and showers which have hooks and shelves for comfortable having shower, super comfortable lockers, nice and well organized kitchen. One of the best hostels. I would definitely come back for longer stay. ❤️ Super recommended

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8.7
Excellent
7,958 reviews
Price from
$43
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. Location, cleanliness in the hostel, kitchen, and friendly staff

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8.4
Very Good
10,588 reviews
Price from
$22
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. This hostel was amazing. It had welcoming vibes, everyone was chill and the staff was super helpful. I stayed in a mixed bed room of 10 as a first time solo traveler and felt very comfortable with the space I had. It’s right next to victoria street and grassmarket which was super awesome. Everything about this hostel was great! I’d recommend

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8.1
Very Good
5,879 reviews
Price from
$22
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. It was an amazing stay. Staff was so helpful.

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8.4
Very Good
1,246 reviews
Price from
$43
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. Quirky, fun decor. Incredibly helpful staff. Provided locking lockers in the rooms. Location was PERFECT.

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8.2
Very Good
2,808 reviews
Price from
$23
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. There were clean towels, coffee and tea everyday. The staff were amazing and the environment is very friendly.

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8.3
Very Good
1,763 reviews
Price from
$29
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. My second stay here and I Will come back every time I’m in Edinburgh. It’s easy to find since it’s just by the castle. Open all night with personal awake. Amazing place- more like a whole living than a bed. Big Good breakfast!

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8.8
Excellent
1,966 reviews
Price from
$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. Location, reception team, to have kitchen and the organization for having each one our food

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8.3
Very Good
1,261 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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