Go Festival Mad in Edinburgh without Breaking The bank

Castle Rock Hostel. Anyone looking for good budget accommodation in Edinburgh need look no further than Castle Rock.

When this Edinburgh hostel says it has a good location it isn't joking, there are views of the castle from inside and it's about a minute's walk away from the city centre. In addition, it's a funky and fun place – I especially enjoyed the random art covering the walls!

If you can’t get a room at the Castle Rock, then nearby is the Argyle Backpackers Hostel If you're visiting Edinburgh on a budget, I recommend staying at the Argyle Backpackers Hostel. It's very cheap - my girlfriend and I stayed in a twin room and it was just over £40 a night between the two of us but you can get a bed in a shared room from about £13 a night.

The hostel is in the beautiful Marchmont area, directly opposite an excellent little row of shops - a greengrocers, a vegetarian wholefood shop and an amazing convenience store with a wide range of vegan and organic products. It's just south of the Meadows and is only a few minute's walk from the Royal Mile.