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Our top choices for St. Andrews hostels

Interior

Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Dundee Backpackers Hostel
1.0 star property
Dundee
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (31 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at Dundee backpackers hostel.The room was clean,the staff were friendly and helpful.The location is ideally situated in the town centre although I think the £161.00 price for 2 nights a little steep.There are informal signs about the history of the building which I found very interesting Recommended"
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is ￥11,603
￥13,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Sports facility

Perth Youth Hostel

Perth Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Perth
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (48 reviews)
"Cheap and cheerful, but very basic..Need to bring your own towel and soap [hand soap available] Taxi £8 to £10 into Perth but reasonable bus service. Would not like to stay more than one night but I'm very old. All right for the younger generation.."
United Kingdom
Stewart
The price is ￥11,151
￥13,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Perth Youth Hostel
Property entrance

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (206 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 ￥19,337
￥24,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Exterior

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
3.0 star property
Southside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice quiet place very clean and tidy very nice gardens and sightseeing, would recommend this stay as excellent the staff were very helpful"
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is ￥25,022
￥31,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
Bar (on property)

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 ￥16,372
￥20,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Living area

Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh College Residence
1.0 star property
Pilton
7.0 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"Only stayed 1 night but was perfect for an overnighter and provided everything we needed"
United Kingdom
Harris
The price is ￥11,302
￥14,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Edinburgh College Residence
Courtyard

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Abbeyhill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (778 reviews)
"Great room + great staff"
United Kingdom
Amy
The price is ￥12,596
￥15,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation
Terrace/patio

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 ￥27,287
￥34,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
Check-in/check-out kiosk

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 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 ￥26,391
￥33,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
Interior detail

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 ￥16,525
￥20,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Belford Hostel
Reception

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 ￥18,823
￥23,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Haystack Hostel
Cafe

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (229 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United Kingdom
Chirag
The price is ￥30,788
￥36,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Double Room | In-room safe, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

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 ￥17,624
￥22,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Argyle Backpackers
Aerial view

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, (381 reviews)
"Close to public transport, friendly staff, nice chilling area with water supply."
Hong Kong SAR China
tik sang
The price is ￥23,167
￥29,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
Exterior

Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
6.6 out of 10, (45 reviews)
"Super friendly and nice staff"
Spain
Gema
The price is ￥33,449
￥42,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Revolver Edinburgh
Exterior

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 ￥13,851
￥17,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation
Lobby sitting area

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Leith
7.4 out of 10, Good, (339 reviews)
"The suite was spacious. Staff VERY helpful!"
United States
Stacey
The price is ￥13,077
￥16,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
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Top St. Andrews Hotel Reviews

Ye Olde Hotel

Ye Olde Hotel

8/10 Good
"Lots of parking. Building is old but clean. Beds comfy and a community kitchen. "
Kerry 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ye Olde Hotel

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St. Andrews Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,920
Accommodation
3 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥13,381
Highest Price
￥42,148

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in St. Andrews?
By staying at a hostel you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out the historic sites and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social environment, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).
What are the best hostels in St. Andrews?
If you're trying to find a reasonable accommodation in St. Andrews, you might consider this popular choice: THE SPACE TO STAY APARTHOTEL - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in St. Andrews?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 56°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for St. Andrews is 32 inches.
What is there to see and do in St. Andrews?
Depending on your interests, you might like to check out these things around St. Andrews. Get out into nature with places like West Sands, Craigtoun Country Park, and The Fife Coastal Path. Cultural attractions include British Golf Museum, St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden, and V&A Dundee. Visit landmarks like Swilken Bridge, Hill of Tarvit Mansion, and Barry Mill.
What's the best way to get to and around St. Andrews while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around St. Andrews on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Dundee (DND), located 12 mi (19.3 km) away from the city center. Another option is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 34.9 mi (56.1 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, head over to Leuchars Station to take a train.

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