Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Royal Mile

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Interior
Property entrance
Basic Twin Room
Basic Double Room
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 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
  • Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

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

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room

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

Basic Double Room

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

Basic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 (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
  • ‪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

Adults-only hostel near Royal Mile
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

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