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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels

Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

8.6Excellent

(165 Ratings)

"Excellent location & simple accommodation "

Leah

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(165 Ratings)

Hostel in Edinburgh

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About this hostel

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 30-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Amenities at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

TV

Map of Edinburgh

city location on map

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

Stirling Castle

Royal Yacht Britannia

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Available Rooms

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

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Top rated by guests

8.6Excellent

(165 Ratings)

"Excellent location & simple accommodation "

Leah

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(165 Ratings)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Edinburgh

city location on map

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

Stirling Castle

Royal Yacht Britannia

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 30-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

TV

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Expedia properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Expedia provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Expedia

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(165 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Actual room was on another building but the reception was kind to walk me to it. She was thorough in explaining the details etc.

5.0 / 10.0

Great location, clean, would definitely stay again.

3.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Bathrooms are on a separate floor depending on which room you get. Even if you book your own room, it’s still a room that was meant to have multiple people using a shared bathroom and shower on a different floor (unless lucky enough to have it within 5 minutes walk). They moved my 3 bed room to a 4 bed room and didn’t say why. I can only imagine how nice it would have been if the first room was not a 5-8 minute walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Also, if you stay during the Fringe in August, cleanup starts at 6:30am and goes until at least 9:30am. This includes large metal sounds and the sounds of hundreds of glass bottles being dumped into a metal bin. For hours. In the morning. Think hard about that. I could hear it through my ear plugs. Would only recommend this place if you can’t afford anywhere else.

2.0 / 10.0

No water facilities.

8.0 / 10.0

The room I was giving is in a building which had no elevator so had to lug my luggage up stairs myself. Room was okay but very loud from outside all day and night. Bathroom could use a bit more cleaning.

5.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Close to the Royal Mile and Train Station

2.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

The hosts were great! They swapped our room out for a lower level due to us underestimating the stairs and even helped us get one of our suitcases up the stairs. They were super friendly and helped us navigate the town! Good for a simple over night place to sleep.

5.0 / 10.0

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

4.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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!

5.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location & simple accommodation

10.0 / 10.0

Nice clean and cheap 👌

6.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location and clean, well organized. Lovely staff

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Wicked great spot definitely recommend

8.0 / 10.0

Its cozy place to stay. Close to most of the places to visit.

5.0 / 10.0

In the heart of the city and walking distance to everything. I was absolutely thrilled. It is an older building, so it makes noise. Think of it as charm. Because it is in the middle of the city there is street noise. Just bring ear plugs. Would 100% book with them again.

8.0 / 10.0

I enjoyed our private room on the top floor, it was quiet, peaceful and very spacious. We did not enjoy the poor water pressure and extreme temperatures of the showers. Additionally, the bathrooms could've been cleaned more often by the cleaning staff. Some of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, some were rude and obviously did not feel called to service and being helpful. Phenomenal location!

10.0 / 10.0

We reserved private rooms in two different buildings. First one was a spacious twin bed en suite room down the block from the main hostel. It had tea/coffee making stuff, eating area and over stuffed chair. On the ground floor right inside the street entrance. Quiet. Second room on the1st floor further down the street was a just a bit wider than the bunk beds. Shared bathroom with one other room was right across a tiny hallway from our door. We used the communal kitchen to make coffee and heat food. WiFi worked well. Also quiet here.

4.0 / 10.0

Stayed twice at beginning and end of Scotland tour. First stay we had a private room in a separate building from the main hostel. The ground floor twin bed room was quite roomy and had a bathroom and tea kettle. The 2nd stay was also a private room (quite narrow with bunk beds) & a small table & chairs) on the 1st floor in another building with a shared bathroom, accessed just outside our door.. We shared the bathroom with one other room. Location of both were ideal, within walking distance to everything, including the Airlink drop-off/pick-up spot. Considering the rooms cost significantly less than other hotels, would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed in a double room… it was excellent staff with friend and helpful staff.

4.0 / 10.0

Very valuable staying

10.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

I'm glad we chose this hostel as it is so close to everything. The bus from the airport dropped us at the bottom of the hill and it was a short walk, though it was up a steep hill. It was also a short walk back down the hill to the train station when leaving. And the Royal Mile is right there, only a block away. Cockburn Street itself is a place of amazing character. I was surprised that our room was in a different building around the corner and down some stairs. Once inside, it was up stairs again, so be prepared to carry your luggage. The room itself was small, but more than adequate. We never heard from other patrons, but the street outside was active through the night. We slept fine in spite of the voices from the street below.

4.0 / 10.0

Our room was very sufficient. A fully equipped kitchen with a kettle and coffe and milk in the fridge. The beds were a bit uncomfortable but for the price it was perfect. Nice to see the street view from the window.

8.0 / 10.0

The property was in a good location and the room was clean.

8.0 / 10.0

Right off of the main walking path from train station to the Royal Mile, so extremely convenient.

10.0 / 10.0

We had the private room, which had a kitchen attached. Everything was spotlessly clean. The room was very cute and usable

4.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

The room was tiny, but lovely & clean. The window was fantastic, so large, looking into a courtyard so it was very quiet. The bed was a bunk, my daughter & I shared the room. There could have been more clearance between the bottom & top bunk, it was very low. Overall, I would recommend & stay again if overnighting in Edinburgh.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location