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Our top choices for Galashiels hostels

Living area

1. Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh College Residence
1.0 star property
Pilton
7.0 out of 10, Good, (87 reviews)
"Only stayed 1 night but was perfect for an overnighter and provided everything we needed"
United Kingdom
Harris
The price is ￥10,007
￥12,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Edinburgh College Residence
Double Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

2. Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"It was fine, especially if you’re looking for an inexpensive and good location."
Canada
Jessica
The price is ￥11,050
￥13,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Argyle Backpackers
Property entrance

3. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (207 reviews)
"Knowledgeable and helpful staff, great location, our private room had sofa as well as the twin bed so great for relaxing in."
United Kingdom
Emma
The price is ￥24,260
￥30,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Courtyard

4. Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Abbeyhill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (783 reviews)
"Great room + great staff"
United Kingdom
Amy
The price is ￥13,867
￥17,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation
Interior detail

5. Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (46 reviews)
"Very nice people, easy going with rooms! Stayed for only one night, accessible to downtown"
United States
Logan
The price is ￥12,759
￥16,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Belford Hostel
Cafe

6. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (231 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United Kingdom
Chirag
The price is ￥35,281
￥42,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Reception

7. Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (66 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, everyone was friendly. And for the price and the fact that’s it’s a hostel. 5/5 "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥20,549
￥25,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Haystack Hostel
Terrace/patio

8. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (217 reviews)
"Great staff, Loved Adam at the bar!"
United States
Keira
The price is ￥28,346
￥35,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Exterior

9. Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
6.6 out of 10, (46 reviews)
"Super friendly and nice staff"
Spain
Gema
The price is ￥9,274
￥11,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Revolver Edinburgh
Check-in/check-out kiosk

10. a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hostel is close to royal miles one of the tourist attractions in Edinburgh. Definitely worth it for solo traveler"
Canada
Kamel Ibrahim
The price is ￥29,604
￥37,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
Aerial view

11. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
7.8 out of 10, Good, (382 reviews)
"Close to public transport, friendly staff, nice chilling area with water supply."
Hong Kong SAR China
tik sang
The price is ￥25,313
￥31,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
Bar (on property)

12. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (285 reviews)
"Great location ! "
United States
Paula
The price is ￥22,691
￥28,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Exterior

13. 7 Bedroom Townhouse

7 Bedroom Townhouse
Tollcross
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (13 reviews)
"My family of 14 enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥106,108
￥138,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
7 Bedroom Townhouse
Exterior

14. Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Leith
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (601 reviews)
"If you're just looking for a place to lay your head down for the night during the summer months, this was a decent price. The student staff were friendly and accommodating. They allowed us to store our bags for a small fee so that we could explore Edinburgh without toting our bags around. Not a bad place!"
United States
Kyle
The price is ￥13,681
￥17,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation
Lobby sitting area

15. Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Leith
7.4 out of 10, Good, (340 reviews)
"We stayed here for a concert, was ideal, shared kitchen but I didn’t use it, you have your own room & shower I would stay here again."
United Kingdom
Lianne
The price is ￥15,304
￥19,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
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Top Galashiels Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

10/10 Excellent
"I slept great after my long flight. The bed was very comfortable."
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Find out more about Galashiels

Galashiels Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,850
Accommodation
35 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥11,685
Highest Price
￥138,577

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Galashiels?
You might like the prices at this top accommodation in the area, which has good reviews from our guests: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG - 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from the heart of Galashiels. Located within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk at this hostel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Galashiels?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 38°F. Average annual precipitation for Galashiels is 34 inches.
What is there to see and do in Galashiels?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to check out the area around Galashiels. Get out into nature with places like Bank Street Gardens, Wooplaw Community Woodlands, and St Mary's Loch. Cultural attractions include Old Gala House, Heart of Hawick, and Halliwell's House Museum. Visit landmarks like Waverley Line, Thirlestane Castle, and Smailholm Tower.
What's the best way to get to and around Galashiels while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Galashiels in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 31 mi (49.8 km) away from the city center. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at Galashiels Station, Tweedbank Station, or Stow Station.