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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
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 CNY638
CNY765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Inn on the Mile - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

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 amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • 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

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

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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Reviews

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Backpackers hostel.

Great location, clean, would definitely stay again.
Pat L, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location & simple accommodation
Leah, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It did the job as a crash pad for a couple of nights. Not much sound insulation, room also had a very stale/dusty/damp smell when we first arrived and we couldn’t open the window to ventilate. Perfect location for everything we wanted.
Darci, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Stay

Perfect location, spacious room, clean, hard beds lol, not so comfortable for me. Very loud at night, well the room we had which was right on the street. Staff was ok. They did their jobs and that's it.
Jazz, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in the heart of Edinburgh

Lovely room at the top of a building and I could look out over the tops of other buildings down the street. Really cool room. I loved it and could have stayed longer.
Ellisha, 1-night trip

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

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

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

6/10 Good

Its location is fantastic.
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Naser, 2-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.

8/10 Very good

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Start with the good: Quick and easy check in. Comfy bed. Good location. The bad: Shower utterly useless, either ran scolding hot or freezing cold. The bathroom in general was very shabby. Dirty floor tiles, bath panel coming away and the shelf above to sink wasn't even screwed down. The room was very dark with what appeared to be water damage to the ceiling and the pictures on the wall. The room was also boiling with only a small fan in the room.
Terry, 3-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

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

We stayed in a private room with bunk beds, it shared a bathroom and kitchen with one other private room. The bathroom and kitchen had new flooring and appliances. The shower pressure was great and no problems with heat. There was even a towel warmer in the bathroom. The ruins were in an old stone building with stone steps at the entrance then normal steps after that. The hostel is in two buildings on the royal mile with tons of shops and a short walk to everything. The receptionists are super friendly and give great advice on where to tour. They also have laundry service for 10 pounds. We had a fantastic time!
Linda, 2-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

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

very nice inside
Ho, 1-night trip