The best youth hostels Edinburgh

It is one of the flagship brands of Hostelling Scotland, the national association of youth hostels, which has hostels throughout the country. It places a lot of emphasis on comfort and families, unlike other addresses in the capital that focus mainly on partying. It can accommodate up to 271 people, in dormitories, but also in private rooms of various sizes. There's also a coffee bar on the ground floor. Every year in July and August, Hostelling Scotland opens a second establishment with single rooms and apartments.

This famous chain of European hostels is essentially established in Britain. The édimbourgeoise is just as festive as others and seduced by its location just opposite the train station. The value for money is excellent, with a complimentary continental breakfast, and there are two public bars that depend on the hotel on the ground floor. The common spaces are not very large, but they are well arranged and there is always the world to meet to have a drink.

Castle Rock has everything to please: a great location at the foot of the castle, a successful medieval decor, a festive and international atmosphere, impeccable cleanliness, billiard and beer pong tournaments and even free pub crawls every week to meet other travellers in the company of the staff. The establishment is regularly ranked among the best youth hostels in Europe. Dormitories and showers are comfortable and everyone is entitled to a small locker with key, two pillows and a personal light and socket.

This excellent hostel, from the same family as Castle Rock, is located a little further down the Royal Mile in a beautiful building that is almost 500 years old. Slightly quieter than its neighbour at the foot of the castle, it offers similar and excellent comfort, within walls steeped in history and having retained all the splendour of their past. The spaces are friendly and well laid out and the dormitories do not lack any comfort. Fully equipped kitchen and common rooms are available, as well as a billiard table and self-service hot drinks.