What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

The average price for a hostel in Edinburgh is £71/night. A good hostel deal in Edinburgh would be for £34/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £10/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in December, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in February is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh.

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Edinburgh, Code Pod Hostels - The Court is currently the best, based on 7,788 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.7/10.

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Edinburgh West Side Hostel is 4.9 mi away from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport, making it the closest Edinburgh hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Edinburgh, 10% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art?

The most popular hostel in Edinburgh that’s close to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is The Hostel. Just 0.5 mi separate The Hostel from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,959 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the The Hostel a score of 7.0/10.

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Edinburgh on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Edinburgh offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Restaurant” listed as an amenity?

4 hostels in Edinburgh currently have “Restaurant” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking a&o Edinburgh City, which is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh with this amenity.

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Code Co-Living - The Loft - Edinburgh

50 Rose Street North Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

What’s the best hostel in Edinburgh?

What hostel is closest to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

What area of Edinburgh is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art?

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Restaurant” listed as an amenity?

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