What is the cost of a hostel in Edinburgh?

The average price for a hostel in Edinburgh is £58/night. A good hostel deal in Edinburgh would be for £39/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £12/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in August, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in January 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, Castle Rock Hostel- Adult Only is currently the best, based on 2,256 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, 21% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Old Town in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh closest to Waverley Mall?

The most popular hostel in Edinburgh that’s close to Waverley Mall is Haystack Hostel. Just 0.1 mi separate Haystack Hostel from Waverley Mall, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,812 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Haystack Hostel a score of 8.5/10.

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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

13 hostels in Edinburgh currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Edinburgh with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is January (£27). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (£92).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday (£36). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £98.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as £15, rising to an average cost of £855, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £15 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Edinburgh this weekend for as little as £29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £46/night. For a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh, the cheapest rate recently found was £46/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was £35 per night.

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Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

0.4 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£23

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Travel insights for hostels in Edinburgh

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Edinburgh is January (£27). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Edinburgh is August (£92).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?

The cheapest day to stay in Edinburgh is Wednesday (£36). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is £98.

How much is a hostel in Edinburgh tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Edinburgh tonight starting as low as £15, rising to an average cost of £855, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £15 for a 4-star hostel in Edinburgh for tonight.

How much is a Edinburgh hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Edinburgh?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Edinburgh. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was £35 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Edinburgh, Scotland

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Edinburgh for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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Other accommodation in Edinburgh

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Edinburgh. There are 5,074 properties in Edinburgh and price data was last updated on 10 September 2026. The average price for a hotel in Edinburgh is £58/night.

Where to stay in Edinburgh

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Edinburgh to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 10 September 2026.

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Facts about staying in Edinburgh

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 Waverley Mall?

Should I stay in a Edinburgh hostel?

Does Edinburgh have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

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