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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. It is an amazing spot right before Edinburg, has better prices and the town is lovely. Also the attention from the host was brilliant and all the premisses clean and beautiful decorated

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9.4
Superb
615 reviews
Price from
US$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. They have a great space for work if you need

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8.3
Very good
2,095 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Everything, specially breakfast (although it is not included in the price)

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8.7
Fabulous
7,953 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. The location was perfect, the staff was friendly and our room had the most perfect view

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8.4
Very good
10,590 reviews
Price from
US$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. It was really well located and the personal was really helpful and kind.

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8.1
Very good
5,889 reviews
Price from
US$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
1,241 reviews
Price from
US$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. I liked the very well equipped kitchen and lounge. The staff were very helpful and the bathrooms were clean and well equipped. The rooms were cleaned daily. The beds were in correlation with the price. The bedding was clean.

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8.3
Very good
2,799 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. I liked everything about RM backpackers. The staff were friendly and super nice, the facilities are amazing and for the money it's really worth it

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8.3
Very good
1,760 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. O had a very pleasant stay for a night and even if it was my first staying in a hostel and it was a mixed dormitory, I felt very safe and slept comfortable. Couldn't fit my carry-on luggage in the deposit but it was fine i had a lock

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8.8
Fabulous
1,963 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. The location was perfect, it is within walking distance from all the centre of Edinburgh main attractions. The facilities were perfect, it has a kitchen, shared toilets and comfortable bedrooms. The staff was very helpful and nice.

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8.3
Very good
1,258 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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