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Our top choices for Edinburgh and Lothian hostels

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
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,317 reviews)
"Fantastic location, friendly staff, and comfortable accommodations."
United States
Joshua
$102 nightly
The price is $128
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.

2. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"Location was perfect for the attractions on the Royal Mile. Also bus stop for airport."
United States
Alan
$87 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
A spiral staircase with a handrail and balusters.

3. Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (396 reviews)
"Great clean cheap accommodations felt very safe no concerns"
Canada
Megan
$61 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Argyle Backpackers
A restaurant with wooden tables and blue chairs, a blue booth seating area, and a brick wall with a mural.

4. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (286 reviews)
"Great location ! "
United States
Paula
$89 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

5. a&o Hostel Edinburgh City

a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for the youth. Great socialising, good facilities. Thursdays karaoke night was fun. Amenities are nice- pool table, board games, Pac-Man, morning continental breakfast (paid extra). Open 24x7"
United Kingdom
Mansi
$101 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
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
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile"
Canada
Julia
$102 nightly
The price is $129
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a window, and a view of a building outside.

7. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (245 reviews)
"Had a great stay"
United Kingdom
Chirag
$82 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A narrow waterway flanked by historic stone buildings with traditional architecture, including timber framing and steeply pitched roofs.

8. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (402 reviews)
"The location of inn was perfect, breakfast if very delicious,"
United Kingdom
Maftuna
$106 nightly
The price is $134
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".

9. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (189 reviews)
"Perfect for our one night stay as a group of 5 in a private room! Great location, clean, and relatively quiet!"
Canada
Alexis
$136 nightly
The price is $174
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - 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
6.6 out of 10, (66 reviews)
"."
Canada
Frederique
$40 nightly
The price is $50
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Revolver Edinburgh
A corridor with a vintage train-themed wall, a glass display case with plants, and a wooden bench.

11. Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"Very nice people, easy going with rooms! Stayed for only one night, accessible to downtown"
United States
Logan
$80 nightly
The price is $101
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Belford Hostel
A stone building with a red door, multiple windows, and a balcony.

12. 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
$802 nightly
The price is $802
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
7 Bedroom Townhouse
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.

13. Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow
2.0 star property
City Centre Glasgow
7.4 out of 10, Good, (332 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff very nice. Enjoyed my stay here"
United Kingdom
Princess
$55 nightly
The price is $66
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Revolver Glasgow
A building with a sign indicating the restaurant is open until late.

14. YHA Berwick - Hostel

YHA Berwick - Hostel
4.0 star property
Berwick-upon-Tweed
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Clean, warm, friendly helpful staff."
United Kingdom
William
$57 nightly
The price is $68
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
YHA Berwick - Hostel
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, (109 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff"
New Zealand
Karen
$64 nightly
The price is $77
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stirling Youth Hostel
A wooden staircase with ornate railings and a hanging lantern.

16. Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Glasgow Westend
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Close to Kelvingrove park. Staff are friendly and the room is clean"
Japan
Kentaro
$60 nightly
The price is $72
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Glasgow Youth Hostel
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Top Edinburgh and Lothian Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"I have stayed here a few times would not stay anywhere else, lovely hotel, lovely staff, very clean. Bus stop outside front of hotel and taxis so handy and love to listen to the gibbon’s wake up at the zoo in the morning"
Wendy 1-night trip
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

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Lowest Price
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