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1. Code Pod Hostels - The Court
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818 reviews
#1 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"However the pod was private and kept light out and had its own shelf and hook inside the pod as “bedside table”. Also a lock with PIN code in the form that was only mine which was nice.."
2. Kick Ass Greyfriars
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951 reviews
#2 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Ella greeted me from the front desk and was so hospitable and welcoming. The whole staff welcomed me into the area and encouraged me to get involved in the different activities."
3. CoDE Pod Hostels - THE LoFT
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1,418 reviews
#3 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Had a good stay and especially the pod concept made it comfortable enabling privacy. I do not book standard hostels at all but this was a very good alternative to much more hotel rooms or airbnbs."
4. Kick Ass Grassmarket
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576 reviews
#4 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"This was my first time staying at a Hostel so I was pretty nervous but my stay was amazing! The hostel is in an amazing location, with friendly welcoming staff, and just an overall good vibe."

5. a&o Edinburgh City
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2,015 reviews
#5 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Great location, lovely facilities, very quiet room where we staying (bit of a walk from the lift and over the bar area.) it's a clean hostel but the self catering kit is quite small."
6. Castle Rock Hostel
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2,074 reviews
#6 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Castel Rock Hostel was a great hostel for my friend’s and mine weekend trip to Edinburgh. It was relatively clean, the shared spaces were lovely and had a great Scotland vibe."

7. Argyle Backpackers
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315 reviews
#7 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"This hostel provided just what we needed for a one night stay in the city before an early morning journey to the airport. Three of us travelling together stayed in the triple room with shared bathroom."
8. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
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454 reviews
#8 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"I received great assistance while scheduling (since i made a mistake). The hosteling scotland association gave me the best assistance ever. Looking forward to arrive to Edinburgh central hostel on apr 06."
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9. Haystack Hostel
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478 reviews
#9 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"- Staff were all wonderful. Very..."
10. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh
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709 reviews
#10 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Had a great stay, clean, comfortable, private, amazingly friendly staff. Ruda, a lovely Latvian girl, checked us in, and what a warm welcome we received. Highly recommend this hostel ***** ."

11. The Baxter
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415 reviews
#11 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Welcoming, Warm and Friendly. The hostel is clean, well heated and comfortable. The 24 hour reception and free breakfast made my stay at the Baxter all the more satisfying."
12. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
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6 reviews
#12 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"), and have privacy curtains (a must for me in a hostel dorm). . Only slight downside is only a couple of showers for a lot of people, though this wasnt an issue when i was there (no one else showered!). ."
13. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
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482 reviews
#13 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"The hostel is handy to the train station. As for inside the hostel it is a walk up one or two flights of stairs. The kitchen and dining rooms are excellent. All the people I met were excellent."
14. High Street Hostel
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598 reviews
#14 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"The staff are always so friendly, the rooms are clean, it has such a great atmosphere, the common area is a great place to meet new people and hang out. Always feel super welcomed and safe here."
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15. Light House Hostel
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263 reviews
#15 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Light House hostel is a very nice place..."

16. West End Hostel
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348 reviews
#16 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"I throughly enjoyed my FIRST ever hostel stay! Absolutely overwhelmed by the kindness of all the staff (from management to housekeeping). DAILY CLEANING of all bathrooms and communal areas!"
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17. Pollock Halls
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749 reviews
#17 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"She was patient with me while I flustered around finding my credit card and kindly carried my heavy bag to the hall of residence I was staying in."
18. Belford Hostel
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240 reviews
#18 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"It’s a pity that this one individual spoiled our stay, because the hostel it’s self is fine, an old converted church, very nice kitchen and communal area, comfy bed and a reasonable price."
19. Princes Street Hostel
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4 reviews
#19 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"you can rent towels and padlocks or bring your own, and the staff is super sweet and always there to help out if there's any need for it."
20. Royal Mile Backpackers
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227 reviews
#20 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"I stayed at the Royal Mile for 1 night..."

21. EdinB&B
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12 reviews
#21 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"They only issues that could be a problem here is other guests which is not fault of the B&B!"
22. Destiny Student Shrubhill
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479 reviews
#22 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"You collect a towel, soap, shampoo and shower gel from reception if you need it. Coffee and tea is also available which you can make in the shared kitchen (no eating or drinking in the rooms)."
23. The Hostel
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269 reviews
#23 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"A hairdryer in common area. Dorm was full, 12 bunks, plugs for phone charging but not by the beds, and no storage in the dorm so stuff everywhere, unavoidably really for those travelling for longer periods."
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24. Malone's Old Town Hostel
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158 reviews
#24 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Overall this is a very good hostel in the..."
25. CityLivein Grove Street
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431 reviews
#25 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"On arrival staff were very welcoming and..."
26. Bruntsfield Hostel
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34 reviews
#26 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"A positive point is quiet room on the side of a small street. We have seen better even if there is worse."
27. Pilrig St Rooms
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2 reviews
#27 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Nice basic rooms in Victorian house . Lovely staircase . Shared bathroom . Good quality shower . Just out of town Uber £6 . Fridge and microwave outside rooms on landings . Self check in with combination lock box..."
28. Kingsview City Centre Hostel
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85 reviews
#28 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"There is a young gentleman who also lives in the ground floor room, who appears to be High as a kite morning noon and night!!"
29. Cowgate Tourist Hostel
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438 reviews
#29 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Location, facilities and price of the..."
30. Edinburgh West Side Hostel
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10 reviews
#30 Best Value of 61 Hostels in Edinburgh
"Bed are comfortable and the room was..."

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