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Our top choices for Charlestown hostels

Bar (on property)

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,109 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Hope
$134 nightly
The price is $161
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
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, (276 reviews)
"Amazing location right by the castle with comfortable private room and amazing breakfast! "
Canada
Connor
$121 nightly
The price is $145
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
Property entrance

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (185 reviews)
"You can't get a better location than here! Right in the heart of old town, the staff are so kind, and the rooms are clean. Will definitely be coming back again! "
Canada
Yuchen
$91 nightly
The price is $110
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (346 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. A good location close to the city centre."
United Kingdom
Laura
$110 nightly
The price is $132
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Argyle Backpackers
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, (205 reviews)
"Umberto is most helpful. Bathrooms are not bad but not great."
United States
Amy
$106 nightly
The price is $127
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
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 shops were close and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice"
United States
Colin
$154 nightly
The price is $185
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
Exterior

Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
7.6 out of 10, Good, (16 reviews)
"Super friendly and nice staff"
Spain
Gema
$37 nightly
The price is $44
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
Revolver Edinburgh
Interior detail

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (35 reviews)
"The room is clean and quiet, needs about 15min walk to city center"
United Kingdom
Hou Hin
$70 nightly
The price is $84
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Belford Hostel
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, (363 reviews)
"Everything was flawless"
United States
Ethan S.
$149 nightly
The price is $178
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
Cafe

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (211 reviews)
"The room was larger than expected and simple but clean. The free luggage storage after checkout was very convenient."
United Kingdom
Caroline
$99 nightly
The price is $118
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Reception

Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (63 reviews)
"lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again"
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
$117 nightly
The price is $141
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Haystack Hostel
Exterior

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
$883 nightly
The price is $883
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
7 Bedroom Townhouse
Exterior

Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Stirling
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Friendly, welcoming, spacious twin en-suite room, comfortable beds, well organised & clean kitchen . Will definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Claire
$67 nightly
The price is $81
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stirling Youth Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Charlestown Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location- very close to the Edinburgh Castle! Fresh breakfast with an assortment of items. Nicely appointed rooms."
Kimberly 1-night trip
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Find out more about Charlestown

Charlestown Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,553
Accommodation
34 Hostels
Lowest Price
$44
Highest Price
$883

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Charlestown?
You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which has good reviews from our travelers: Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG - 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from the heart of Charlestown. Located within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk at this hostal.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Charlestown?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, 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 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Charlestown is 37 inches.
What is there to see and do in Charlestown?
Top attractions include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Get out into nature with places like Silver Sands Beach, Lochore Meadows Country Park, and Helix Park. Locals like to shop at Gyle Shopping Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet.
What's the best way to get to and around Charlestown while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Charlestown on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 8.1 mi (13 km) away from the city center.

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