What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

On average, it’s $97/night for a hostel in Edinburgh, though $56/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $22/night in Edinburgh. Try to avoid booking your hostel in July (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

Based on our data, Castle Rock Hostel- Adult Only is the best Edinburgh hostel, with a rating of 8.7/10 from 2,256 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in Edinburgh that aren’t far from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, then the closest one is Kick Ass Grassmarket, which is 6.8 mi away.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Edinburgh, 8% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh while in Edinburgh, then opt for the popular Kick Ass Greyfriars with a 8.0/10 review score from 5,321 users. The distance from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to Kick Ass Greyfriars is 0.4 mi.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Staying at a hostel in Edinburgh is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Edinburgh has 8 hostels with “Wi-Fi” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Kick Ass Greyfriars is the most popular Edinburgh hostel with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is January ($36). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August ($125).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday ($46). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $164.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as $20, rising to an average cost of $1,159, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $39 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Edinburgh this weekend for as little as $39/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $51/night. For a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was $39/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was $48 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Edinburgh at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.4 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$31

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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,072 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on September 7, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $79/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is January ($36). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August ($125).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday ($46). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $164.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as $20, rising to an average cost of $1,159, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $39 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was $48 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Edinburgh at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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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 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

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