What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

$119 per night is how much hostels in Edinburgh cost, on average. $19 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $49 per night or less is a good deal. Edinburgh hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with June being the most expensive month to book, and in April being the cheapest.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

Castle Rock Hostel is the best Edinburgh hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Castle Rock Hostel has a rating of 8.6/10 from 3,116 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

The closest Edinburgh hostel to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is West End Hotel - Hostel, which is 9.6 km away.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Edinburgh, 6% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Code Pod Hostels - The Court is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

The Baxter Hostel is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh that’s close to Edinburgh Waverley Station (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.2 km from The Baxter Hostel to Edinburgh Waverley Station. While there may be other hostels near Edinburgh Waverley Station, The Baxter Hostel is highly rated (7.4/10) by 2,757 users.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Edinburgh on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Edinburgh offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

Yes, there are hostels in Edinburgh with “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 8 hostels have the “Kitchen/kitchenette” amenity in the Edinburgh area. Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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Cheapest month:	January
Most expensive month:	June
Average price in Edinburgh:	$119/night
Cheapest price found:	$18/night
Cheapest day:	Thursday
Most expensive day:	Tuesday

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Top-rated Edinburgh hostels

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Code Co-Living - The Loft - Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.2 km from city centre

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What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

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