Edinburgh Hostels

I've never stayed in a hostel before, let alone in a former jail revamped as one ! Besides the gimmick, the Court is a wonderful place to stay if you are visiting Edinburgh, whether on a budget or not : fantastic location near the St Giles cathedral (where city tours seemingly start from), super friendly staff and surprisingly clean amenities (first time experience in a hostel so I didn't know what to expect quite frankly). Would definitely recommend !

Clean, spacious facilities, lovely staff, and a great common area to hang out at. The beds are very cozy, and the whole place is well cared-for. It’s also a very convenient location. I can’t believe how affordable this is! Many thanks to the gentleman who carried our giant suitcase up the stairs.

An amazing Hostel that encourages you to meet new people on your travels. They have daily meet up and events so that meeting new people is super easy and fun. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they give some amazing pub recommendations as well.

had a fantastic stay here! there were 10 of us who all booked out a dorm. was quiet, clean and good quality. there are two bathrooms and two toilets per dorm which i thought was very good. our room wasn’t ready for an extra half an hour so they gave us free drink tokens for the bar! the reason this doesn’t get 5 stars is because it was awfully hot in the room - even with the window open! there didn’t seem to be air con - we wondered even if the hostel had put the heating on? we didn’t try the breakfast. the hotel bar had decent food but long waits.

Studying at the University of Edinburgh, due to the lack of suitable accommodation in the past few days, here is a transition, the girls in the four rooms, the facilities are very good, the bathroom is a little narrower, but still can be adapted, the front desk brother is very enthusiastic, Especially Doug and Zander, the roommates who live together are also very friendly, can practice oral English, the hotel is in a good location, it is very convenient to go to the main business district, the kitchen tools are more complete, you can cook your own food, the amazing youth travel! But to book in advance, the girls are very popular among the four!

Airlink was just a two-minute walk from Princes Street, but the road in front of the door was not particularly friendly to the wheels of the luggage. The hostel itself is great, all the staff are very friendly, and the accommodation and bathroom are very clean and tidy. Don't worry if you arrive before checkin, you can temporarily store your luggage. The location of the hostel is also great and it is very convenient to go everywhere. If you need it next time, you will definitely choose here

I went in February 2021, and just now writing a review because I'm going back to Edinburgh and stumbled upon this place again. I only used the hostel as a place to sleep at night as we were doing a lot of exploring. I was in the biggest mixed gender room. Beds were fine, one bathroom with multiple showers for all of us. Even in Feburary, the room got stuffy and hot at night, waking me up. Additionally, there were two people having a snoring war which was unpleasant at 3 AM to say the least (I realize this is the danger of booking a large room but just sharing my experience). Also be aware of people getting up and leaving early with loud alarms due to this being a travelers hostel. Decent place and good enough amenities. Good - location - beds comfy enough - outlets by beds - nice front desk Bad - hot and stuffy at night (in February) - would love for more toilets and showers for the amount of people - snorers (not something the hostel can change) - not a social environment - people come back late / leave early with no concern for people sleeping

With a stay at Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 7 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from National Museum of Scotland.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional amenities at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a vending machine.Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Fabulous stay for my husband and I in a very clean annexe part of the hostel. Full working kitchen with table and chairs. Our double bedroom was very comfortable, clean, warm and well decorated with a tv. Shared bathroom (2) and separate toilet. The location is superb, just off the Royal Mile, but two things to bear in mind. Firstly there are quite a lot of steep stairs, the building is old with character and so single pane windows. The street below has cobbled stones with tall buildings each side - so great acoustics for hearing all noises and it’s a vibrant city so it’s rarely peaceful. It wasn’t a problem for us but earplugs essential for lighter sleepers I’d say. Great value for money and ideal for the nearby Christmas Matket and seeing the lights in town, at the castle and the superb trail of lights at Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. A short, albeit steep walk up from Waverley train station. Loved our stay here we managed to pack a lot into a short stay due to the location.

This is a good place for backpackers. We stayed here for a couple of nights in a 12 bed dormitory. The beds were good with ample space to keep our stuffs. Toilers were clean. The receptionists were friendly and approachable. The check-in time is 2 PM, so if you arrive early, you'll need to wait in the locker room and help yourself to some coffee. Or else you can keep your bags in a locker and roam around the city till you are ready to check-in. Early check-in is also available, but subject to availability of beds/rooms. Overall, quite good.