Set within 5 beautifully restored period buildings, one of which dates back to the 16th century, this unique hostel offers a selection of private rooms on Dundee’s bustling High Street. Centrally located, the Dundee Backpackers Hostel features the pedestrianized center, with numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs, right on its doorstep. Within walking distance you can visit popular attractions such as the V&A Museum of Design, Discovery Point, McManus Galleries and Dundee Contemporary Arts Center. Each building reflects the style and character of the time in which it was built. There are feature fireplaces, plaster cornices and windows of all shapes and sizes. All of the buildings even have their own little ‘museum’ full of information and artifacts from the buildings' history.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's now my third time staying at Dundee Backpackers Hostel. Staff are accommodating & very friendly & the rooms are clean & warm aswell.
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked a room for the first time at this establishment one month ago & I really liked my stay that much that I decided to book with them again this month. Very pleasant staff.
  • Shaun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    First time ever staying in a hostel & I seen good things being said about this particular hostel, so I decided to book a room. I managed to get a private room with my own bathroom for a respectable price. I liked it so much that I requested if I...

Area info

Amenities of Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Dundee Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Dundee Backpackers Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after midnight should call the hostel in advance, between 09:00 and 18:00 to arrange entry and check-in.

Reception hours are 09.00 - 19.00 Sunday - Thursday, and 09.00 - 22.00 on Friday and Saturdays.

If you plan to arrive outside these hours, please email the hostel on dundeebackpackershostel@gmail.com. Full payment will be taken at this time, and instructions regarding collection of keys and location of rooms will be emailed to you.

Please note that the hostel will charge a 3% fee for non-European Economic Area (EEA) cards.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dundee Backpackers Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Dundee Backpackers Hostel

  • The prices at Dundee Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Dundee Backpackers Hostel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Dundee Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Dundee Backpackers Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Dundee. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.