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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom
Basic Double Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

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65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Double Room Ensuite

Double Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room Ensuite

Twin Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and within a short 5-minute stroll of Princes Street. 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 Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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.

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.

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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

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch 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

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  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$121, 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 173 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ver close it everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noor Hayati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Actual room was on another building but the reception was kind to walk me to it. She was thorough in explaining the details etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpackers hostel.

Great location, clean, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get over how clean everything was. Felt so comfortable and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darci

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money given the very central location and it was clean enough. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer because it was so noisy. We could hear everything from the street below all night long. Also a few security concerns given the key used to unlock the main shared door is the same key that opens the key to your bedroom. Theoretically anyone staying there has access to your room with their key.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was small but clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jazz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
superb
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xu

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Izaura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

melania

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the Royal Mile and Train Station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025