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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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

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Interior
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the perks of tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage while exploring St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • 30-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Toasters, stovetops, and freezers

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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

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

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Juliana

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

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

8/10 Good

Keats

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

2/10 Terrible

Xu

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

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and cheap 👌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tianlai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was outdated, toilet was hard to flush, kitchen had a bad smell. localtion was quite good. overall decent for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naser

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right off of the main walking path from train station to the Royal Mile, so extremely convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a stay for one night in Edinburgh and it was perfect! We had a private room, which was spacious and the bed was very comfy! The amenities were updated and very nice. We shared a bathroom and kitchen with another private room. It was in the center of a lot of great spots. Good bars nearby and great shopping. Would definitely go back if we stay in Edinburgh again!

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