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A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.

1. CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,331 reviews)
"Best hostel to stay 😊"
Canada
Marie A
The price is AED 366
AED 462 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
A restaurant with wooden tables and blue chairs, a blue booth seating area, and a brick wall with a mural.

2. Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (287 reviews)
"Great location ! "
United States
Paula
The price is AED 317
AED 399 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.

3. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (248 reviews)
"Location was perfect for the attractions on the Royal Mile. Also bus stop for airport."
United States
Alan
The price is AED 321
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
A meal on a wooden table with a newspaper underneath, set outdoors with wooden chairs and red umbrellas.

4. Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (229 reviews)
"Really fun place to stay! Comfortable beds, great food and drink. So close to all the things you want and the royal mile"
Canada
Julia
The price is AED 201
AED 253 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
A spiral staircase with a handrail and balusters.

5. Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (398 reviews)
"Great clean cheap accommodations felt very safe no concerns"
Canada
Megan
The price is AED 225
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Argyle Backpackers
A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a red carpet, and a reception desk.

6. a&o Hostel Edinburgh City

a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for the youth. Great socialising, good facilities. Thursdays karaoke night was fun. Amenities are nice- pool table, board games, Pac-Man, morning continental breakfast (paid extra). Open 24x7"
United Kingdom
Mansi
The price is AED 453
AED 571 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
a&o Hostel Edinburgh City
A narrow waterway flanked by historic stone buildings with traditional architecture, including timber framing and steeply pitched roofs.

7. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (405 reviews)
"The location of inn was perfect, breakfast if very delicious,"
United Kingdom
Maftuna
The price is AED 333
AED 419 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
A modern interior with wooden furniture, a central light fixture, and large windows.

8. Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (247 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Ary
The price is AED 302
AED 362 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".

9. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (191 reviews)
"Perfect for our one night stay as a group of 5 in a private room! Great location, clean, and relatively quiet!"
Canada
Alexis
The price is AED 493
AED 621 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
A building with two illuminated entrances, one with a 'R' sign and another with a 'P' sign, suggesting restrooms.

10. Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
6.8 out of 10, (72 reviews)
"Comfy bedding/ beds, nice staff and overall nice place in general - about 20mins to main centre. The hostel is in a nice area would go again"
United Kingdom
Jason
The price is AED 171
AED 215 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Revolver Edinburgh
A corridor with a vintage train-themed wall, a glass display case with plants, and a wooden bench.

11. Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"A solid, budget friendly place to stay."
United Kingdom
Rowan
The price is AED 309
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Belford Hostel
A stone building with a red door, multiple windows, and a balcony.

12. 7 Bedroom Townhouse

7 Bedroom Townhouse
Tollcross
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"My family of 14 enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is AED 2,217
AED 2,808 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
7 Bedroom Townhouse
A bar area with a digital screen displaying "REVOLVER," a glass display case with pastries and drinks, and a bar counter with a cash register.

13. Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow
2.0 star property
City Centre Glasgow
7.4 out of 10, Good, (337 reviews)
"Really nice place, bar was open late, rooms were clean and well presented, could with another toilet at either end of the hall/floor for sharing between rooms. Noisy at the weekend but overall good value for money and would stay again."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is AED 216
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Revolver Glasgow
A building with a sign indicating the restaurant is open until late.

14. YHA Berwick - Hostel

YHA Berwick - Hostel
4.0 star property
Berwick-upon-Tweed
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (114 reviews)
"Clean, warm, friendly helpful staff."
United Kingdom
William
The price is AED 316
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
YHA Berwick - Hostel
A room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a bed.

15. Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Glasgow Westend
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (104 reviews)
"Close to Kelvingrove park. Staff are friendly and the room is clean"
Japan
Kentaro
The price is AED 220
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top reviews in Edinburgh and Lothian

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter with a coffee machine, and hanging light fixtures.
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Great location that felt safe and secure. Bed was nice too.
United States
Kaitlin
Reviewed November 2, 2026
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

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