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A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

1. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,269 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is ￥23,557
￥29,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A spiral staircase with a handrail and balusters.

2. Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (379 reviews)
"It was fine, especially if you’re looking for an inexpensive and good location."
Canada
Jessica
The price is ￥13,416
￥16,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Argyle Backpackers
A campus with modern and historic buildings, a central courtyard, and a mountainous backdrop.

3. 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, (1,009 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 ￥25,077
￥31,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.

4. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (213 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 ￥18,986
￥23,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
A restaurant with wooden tables and blue chairs, a blue booth seating area, and a brick wall with a mural.

5. 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 ￥15,560
￥19,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
A meal on a wooden table with a newspaper underneath, set outdoors with wooden chairs and red umbrellas.

6. 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, (220 reviews)
"Great staff, Loved Adam at the bar!"
United States
Keira
The price is ￥23,833
￥30,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
A cozy bar area with a wooden wall, a round table, and bar stools.

7. Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (71 reviews)
Haystack Hostel
A corridor with a vintage train-themed wall, a glass display case with plants, and a wooden bench.

8. Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (49 reviews)
"Very nice people, easy going with rooms! Stayed for only one night, accessible to downtown"
United States
Logan
The price is ￥12,474
￥15,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Belford Hostel
A bar area with stools, shelves of bottles, and a patterned wall.

9. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (236 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United Kingdom
Chirag
The price is ￥22,801
￥27,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A building with two illuminated entrances, one with a 'R' sign and another with a 'P' sign, suggesting restrooms.

10. Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
6.4 out of 10, (50 reviews)
"Super friendly and nice staff"
Spain
Gema
The price is ￥9,471
￥11,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Revolver Edinburgh
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

11. 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 ￥30,068
￥37,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
A narrow waterway flanked by historic stone buildings with traditional architecture, including timber framing and steeply pitched roofs.

12. 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, (392 reviews)
"Close to public transport, friendly staff, nice chilling area with water supply."
Hong Kong SAR China
tik sang
The price is ￥25,100
￥31,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".

13. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (186 reviews)
" The hotel was clean, the staff were kind and friendly, it was located in the city center, the bar was very cozy, and the breakfast was good. I would definitely stay here again. Behnaz from Danmark☺️"
Denmark
Behnaz
The price is ￥25,980
￥32,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
A stone building with a red door, multiple windows, and a balcony.

14. 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 ￥97,523
￥130,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
7 Bedroom Townhouse
A stone building with arched windows and a red door, surrounded by a grassy area and a metal fence.

15. Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Stirling
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (105 reviews)
"Staff were good. Located very near the castle and restaurants. Could tell staff kept it very clean and organized. Beds a little flat and water not drinkable due to old pipes but for the price very reasonable and safe. Staff offered to keep our luggage in foyer while we were at the sites, really appreciated the friendly and helpful insights."
Canada
Krista
The price is ￥10,385
￥12,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stirling Youth Hostel
A bar area with a digital screen displaying "REVOLVER," a glass display case with pastries and drinks, and a bar counter with a cash register.

16. Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow
2.0 star property
City Centre Glasgow
7.4 out of 10, Good, (313 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff very nice. Enjoyed my stay here"
United Kingdom
Princess
The price is ￥10,224
￥12,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Revolver Glasgow
A building with a sign indicating the restaurant is open until late.

17. YHA Berwick - Hostel

YHA Berwick - Hostel
4.0 star property
Berwick-upon-Tweed
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111 reviews)
"Usual YHA setup but in interesting and peaceful location on a private courtyard, nice and quiet even in the heart of Berwick. Breakfast made to order and very good, includes coffee or you can have one made on an espresso machine for an up charge. Private rooms available with en-suite was a good balance of value for money and privacy"
United Kingdom
Jacob
The price is ￥8,127
￥9,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
YHA Berwick - Hostel
A wooden staircase with ornate railings and a hanging lantern.

18. Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Glasgow Westend
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (102 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable rooms, good dining and hangout areas, helpful staff and good amenities"
United States
Ethan
The price is ￥14,178
￥17,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Glasgow Youth Hostel
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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

8/10 Good
"It was a very clean room, unfortunately only one pillow on each bed, which was kind of Chin for what we paid. Very small rooms, but we expected that since they were called cozy. The staff was amazingly kind and helpful and I liked the little coffee bar downstairs this is a very good place to stay if you’re just crashing for the night, no frills, but very clean and the place smelled good and looked good."
Kate 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

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Edinburgh and Lothian Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,832
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥9,752
Highest Price
￥37,884

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