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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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A spiral staircase with a copper handrail and black steps, leading to a lower level with a checkered floor.
A bathroom with two white sinks, a mirror, and a wall with a circular pattern.
A staircase with metal railings, surrounded by walls covered with posters and signs.
A bed with plaid bedding, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp on a nightstand with a decorative box.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

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

Basic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two bunk beds with wooden frames and plaid bedding.

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A small, cozy room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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.

During your stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Features include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 205 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room & friendly staff - Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location we had a twin private room on both of our stays in Edinburgh and were made welcome and staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can't get a better location than here! Right in the heart of old town, the staff are so kind, and the rooms are clean. Will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to railway station and major Edinburgh sites. Easy check in we will back in a day or two.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Maddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Room was cold when we got there but the staff had no problem giving us an extra heater and blankets! Clean and good price for Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, great location, I was in a separate building so I don’t know anything about the kitchen or common room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & simple accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat L

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

Backpackers hostel.

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

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Disliked: Amenities
Its location is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Melih Can

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its cozy place to stay. Close to most of the places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
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8/10 Good

Keats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wicked great spot definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, easy to find, everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a double room… it was excellent staff with friend and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location and the room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Jafet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable place, safe and very close to all places, good price, very clean and tidy place... Fully recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ver close it everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean, well organized. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

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

8/10 Good

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very valuable staying
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024