Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Edinburgh Castle

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room

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

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Murrayfield Stadium is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

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

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Adults-only hostel near Edinburgh Castle
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
  • Lockers available
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.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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.
  • Cribs (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 onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each 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