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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

Map
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle9 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Oven
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Oven
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Oven
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
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The price is AU$507
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Edinburgh

At Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Royal Mile and St. Giles' Cathedral. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, luggage storage and locker space. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hostel include Princes Street and University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 1 min walk
  • Brewhemia - 2 min walk
  • Albanach - 1 min walk
  • Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Byron North Bridge - 1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with 24-hour front desk
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 June 2024 to 10 June 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

The closest beach to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is Portobello Beach (4.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel on 4 June 2024 start from AU$145.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel family-friendly?

No, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The hostel is in a great location, very central for old tour with all the tours. The rooms were clean, with a well maintained shared kitchen facility. A note to those booking a twin room, this is often a bunk bed. Whilst I was aware this may be the case and was ok with it, some people would not be happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very clean, the staff were friendly and it is in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay, will stay again!!
I had a lovely stay at this Hostel. It's in the perfect location. And Mercedes at the front desk was very helpful and accommodating. They honored my request to get a room on the top floor and I had a quiet night's sleep. The shared bathroom was very clean. The lounge are was nice to relax and eat some food and people watch out the window. They also held my luggage while I went exploring. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service
Private bed shared loo & kitchen
I was in their flat on the royal mile, i had a private bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, given its slap bang city centre you could do much worse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Excellent location it is in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. The room is a bit small but the share toliet is large and clean. A good experience to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and my room was clean. Located in the middle of everything. I would stay here again. Just a note for people with trouble walking you may have a lot of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023