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Fun Social Hostels in Edinburgh – Make Friends Easily!

11 hostels in Edinburgh. Prices start from $9 for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.

Traveling to Edinburgh and ready to meet new friends? These fun social hostels are perfect for travelers who love community life, group activities, and shared adventures. Expect events like pub crawls, family dinners, game nights, karaoke, walking tours, and cooking classes — all designed to break the ice and make it easy to connect.

We’ve handpicked hostels known for their lively atmosphere and welcoming staff, where you’ll feel part of a travel family in no time. Plus, we compare prices from major booking platforms so you can save money while making lifelong memories!

Save up to 23.7%! Compare Hostelworld & Booking.com prices in one click on Hostelz.

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Boutique HostelCouplesFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"CoDE Pod Hostel is an urban concept designed to give travellers a central location and a premium quality sleeping environment at a low cost. The Asian-style pod concept is the main unique design

from $24.12
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Solo Traveller

"…Staff was friendly and helpful. Dorm rooms had enough outlets for all to charge electronics. Disliked -- the wifi gets really bogged down and sketchy with a full crowd (in fairness, August is a

from $12.81
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"…We also joined the pub crawl your they recommended and had an amazing time. Don't expect the most comfortable beds and you are good to go. One of the best that I've ever stayed in - Likes -- Very

from $12.36
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Boutique HostelCouplesDigital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelFemale Solo TravellerQuiet RestSolo Traveller

"…If you are travelling as a couple and looking for that extra bit of privacy, Code Hostel Edinburgh offers a unique Penthouse-style apartment with double bed, full kitchen, roof terrace, and private

from $20.23
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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…KICK ASS BAR. Open for breakfast and evening drinks. Great place to meet new friends and fellow travellers. Please note: Unless you booked a private room, we cannot guarantee that guests who book

from $13.78
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Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The kitchen area is, however, well equipped with signs posted to encourage guests to clean up after themselves. Adjacent to the kitchen is the common area, which consists of tables and chairs and a

from $13.64
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Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There are unisex bathrooms (shower and toilet) as well as female and male separate bathrooms. These bathrooms are quite small and pokey, but provide hot-water, push-button showers. The showers

from $12.61
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Haystack Hostels

Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The bathrooms are divided into male and female areas, with separate stalls and shared sinks in each. They are very clean and actually smell quite nice. The showers are communal with stalls, and

from $14.72
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Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelOlder travelers (+50)Quiet RestSolo Traveller

"…The hostel is in a theater section of the city, so there's plenty of nightlife and especially good deals for early meals abound in the many restaurants on the street. Rooms and Bathrooms Rooms

from $16.97
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The Hostel

Haymarket
Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…The hostel does provide laundry facilities where laundry detergent is free to use, but the room is locked, so you have to find a staff member who has the key in order to access the facilities or

from $8.69
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Light House Hostel

Bruntsfield
Free Breakfast
Quiet Rest

"…One of the best hostels I've ever seen! - This hostel is amazing. Great staff, clean, comfortable beds, good location. Literally not one bad thing to say about this hostel. I didn't want to leave

Hotels in Edinburgh

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Haymarket Hostel

Free Breakfast

7B West Maitland Street

from $12.31
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Northumberland Hotel

Newington
Free Breakfast
Digital NomadsParty HostelSolo Traveller

"…00 for continental and £7.50 for full cooked breakfast. It is essential guests let us know an approximate arrival time. Arrival time is between 14.00 and 22.00 Arrivals before 14.00 and

from $47.02

Apartments in Edinburgh

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Party Hostel

"…The room you select at the time off booking will tell you what property you will be staying in. New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, shopping and food. This

from $83.96

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Cool Social Hostels in Edinburgh we all Love

We all love the social hostel life. These social hostels in Edinburgh are perfect for travelers who enjoy community, fun, and connection. Whether it’s a family dinner, a pub crawl, a game night, or a walking tour, these hostels offer plenty of ways to break the ice and make new friends.

The common areas are always buzzing with activity, and the hostel staff are pros at creating a fun, welcoming vibe. Many hostels also feature organized events like cooking classes, themed parties, karaoke nights, and more — perfect for bonding with fellow adventurers.

Pro tip: Check the hostel’s event calendar or the blackboard for daily activities. Jump in, say “hello,” and let the good times roll!

Pack your bags, join the fun, and make Edinburgh one of your most social travel experiences yet!

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