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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel, steps from Royal Mile

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the perks of tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage while exploring St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available
The current price is CNY859
CNY1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Room options

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Freezer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Freezer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Byron North Bridge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
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Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smooth flooring in room
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Cleaning supplies
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

Also known as

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel like?

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very central location and good value for where it was in the city. Check in was easy with the 2 staff members that I had touch points with being super friendly and helpful One downside was parking, the closest car park was Blu Radison From 5pm to 10am was £30
Melvin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

room was outdated, toilet was hard to flush, kitchen had a bad smell. localtion was quite good. overall decent for the price.
Tianlai, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean and cheap 👌
Gareth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Its cozy place to stay. Close to most of the places to visit.
Melih Can, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wicked great spot definitely recommend
Keats, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We needed a stay for one night in Edinburgh and it was perfect! We had a private room, which was spacious and the bed was very comfy! The amenities were updated and very nice. We shared a bathroom and kitchen with another private room. It was in the center of a lot of great spots. Good bars nearby and great shopping. Would definitely go back if we stay in Edinburgh again!

6/10 Good

Its location is fantastic.
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Naser, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh
Angelica, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

So the location is fantastic being a couple of blocks from everything - the main train station, Edinburgh castle, and right on the royal mile. All of the private rooms are in a separate building without any communal facilities, which was a drag. Very clean.
Heather, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was in a good location and the room was clean.
brenda, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hostel at the heart of Edinburgh

When people think of hostels they think of sharing with a group of strangers which no-one is sure they will get on with. They also shy away from the idea of the need to share a bathroom and toilet with others. However, our experience in this hostel was very pleasing as they also offered private bedrooms and the added extra of using a well equipped kitchen. The bathroom and toilets were very well maintaned in regards to cleanliness and good standard units, which made the sharing option easy to accept. Worthwile checking out this lovely hostel.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was very clean, the staff were friendly and it is in a great location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Super comfortable place, safe and very close to all places, good price, very clean and tidy place... Fully recommended
Joseph Jafet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Right off of the main walking path from train station to the Royal Mile, so extremely convenient.
Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It suited our purpose for being in Edinburgh, in as much as we just needed a bed. It was clean, had hot showers and comfy beds, but the towels were small and well worn The carpets too were rather worn and grubby looking. Would stay again though, as we were not expecting luxury.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay! It’s right in the middle of everything. It’s clean and safe. I would stay here again, easily.
Katharine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice for a hostel.

The location was great, close to the train and right in the middle of a very popular area of town. It felt very safe. The room was incredibly quiet at night. The place is very worn down though.
Helle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were amazed with the room and the apartment-like that we stayed in. Everything looked new, it was very clean and very silent. We stayed in a twin room and would definitely book it again.
Marina Palomer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice inside
Ho, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was unbelievably nice & accommodating, but the 3rd story stairs are definitely for younger people.
Moira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would come back (for a short stay)

Pros: excellent location, super clean, comfortable room, value for money. Cons: thin walls (can hear other guests speaking at normal level), lots of stairs if on third floor. With all that said, I would highly recommend for a short stay.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location! Shops, restaurants and attractions are within the block. Check in was easy and staff very friendly. I had a private room with shared bathroom and the room was a decent size and the bathroom was very clean. The shared kitchen was modern, clean, and had utensils, dishes, and cookware, as well as a fridge to store food.
Viktoria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing value for money, they provided tea, coffee sugar and towels for no extra cost. The building was very secure and quiet. All staff we met where friendly and helpful cannot recommend this place enough
sarah, 4-night trip