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    Apex Grassmarket Hotel

    Apex Grassmarket Hotel

    31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
    $141 nightly
    The price is $170 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
    $170 total
    Dec 15 - Dec 16
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (2,324 reviews)
    Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

    Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

    23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
    $99 nightly
    The price is $119 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $119 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,948 reviews)
    Moxy Edinburgh Airport

    Moxy Edinburgh Airport

    1 Fairview Road Newbridge Scotland
    $70 nightly
    The price is $84 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
    $84 total
    Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.6/10 Excellent! (2,135 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Edinburgh
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Edinburgh. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Edinburgh has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Edinburgh hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Edinburgh.

Hostels let you really see Edinburgh
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Edinburgh. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Edinburgh family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Edinburgh are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Edinburgh for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Edinburgh isn’t going to explore itself.

Edinburgh Hostels essential information

Accommodation
33 Hostels
Lowest Price
$54
Highest Price
$170
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