What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

On average, it’s $97/night for a hostel in Edinburgh, though $53/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $17/night in Edinburgh. Try to avoid booking your hostel in September (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 - Adults Only is the best Edinburgh hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 2,038 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 Code Pod - The Loft - Edinburgh, which is 6.7 mi away.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Edinburgh, 14% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. a&o Edinburgh City 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 Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate with a 6.9/10 review score from 2,651 users. The distance from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh to Safestay Edinburgh Cowgate is 0.3 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).

Affordable Edinburgh Hostels From $34/night

Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

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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 March ($22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is December ($172).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday ($63). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $255.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $129, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $25 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 $47/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 3 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 3 days ahead was $70 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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Edinburgh West Side Hostel

479 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2.5 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$34

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Discover well-known properties in Edinburgh that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,256 hotels in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on September 11, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $96/night.

These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Edinburgh. If you're not finding the hostel you're looking for and have flexibility with dates, try adjusting the search form at the top of the page for more options.

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Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Edinburgh.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is March ($22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is December ($172).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday ($63). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $255.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $129, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $25 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 3 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 3 days ahead was $70 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.

Hostel prices in Edinburgh

An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Edinburgh. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.

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Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 5,256 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on September 11, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is $96/night.

Where to stay in Edinburgh

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on September 11, 2025.

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Find useful tips and insights about staying in Edinburgh to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on September 11, 2025.

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Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

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