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Hostel Royal Mile Backpackers
105 High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH11SG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 678 reviews)
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The staff are super friendly and help us in any moment, we can use the common areas until 10 pm after our check in The bds are comfortable, and the room big
MexicoYou should absolutely stay at Royal Mile Backpackers. Most welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable, fun staff ever! I’ve been traveling for the last couple years and have stayed in countless hostels. Only one other hostel staff can come close, and truly this one is special. My sister and I interacted with several of the kindest staffers who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location of the hostel is literally perfect (super convenient walking distance to everything in Edinburgh - you can’t beat staying on the mile). The overall atmosphere is super homey and inviting. You immediately feel welcome and are surrounded by chill vibes. Thank you so much to everyone who made our time in Edinburgh unforgettable! We cannot wait to come back.
United States of America- great location - very good price - ability to leave luggage even though you have check out
UkraineExcellent location, clean, small, friendly and helpful.
United KingdomVery lovely kitchen there , best of best location in Edinburgh!
ChinaFriendly and welcoming staff. Location. Access to public transport to and from airport. Budget friendly.
United States of AmericaBest hostel I’ve stayed in , overall very nice experience , I stayed during Christmas and the vibe was very festive , woke up Christmas Day to find stocking filled with candies and chocolates , was delighted , Staff are excellent and friendly and very helpful, they gave you advice on whatever you need , Thank you for such a great stay , will definitely stay there if I ever went back to Edinburgh 👍🏼🙌🏼
Egyptcute common space. quite during sleeping time. clean. friendly staffs. warm.
NetherlandsWhat did I like? Pretty much everything! The staff was helpful and friendly and pretty much every time I came into the reception area it was filled with friendly young people offering me a seat next to them. The location, about halfway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood on the Royal Mile, was perfect for walking everywhere. In the same block as the two oldest houses and the original water source for the entire city. There are some wonderful restaurants next door (I Loved the Whiskey Bar!) and close by.
United States of AmericaGreat Hospitality by the staff & strategic location
Malaysia
Royal Mile Backpackers
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Andrea
Mexico
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Anna
United States of America
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Dariia
Ukraine
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Siv
United Kingdom
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Fion
China
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Somarem
United States of America
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Aya
Egypt
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Chiao-lun
Netherlands
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Ramona
United States of America
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Mohd
Malaysia
Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants. The small and cozy hostel features free WiFi and knowledgeable staff to tell you about the Scottish capital and assist with tour bookings.
Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adapters. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road.
There is both a female-only and mixed bathroom with hot showers and toilets. The property's comfy lounge with fireplace is the perfect place to socialize.
You can buy a continental breakfast at Royal Mile Backpackers, and enjoy free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The kitchen and dining area is open 24 hours a day, and you can make use of discount vouchers for local food retailers.
Close to the university, this hostel is a little over 10 minutes’ walk from the huge Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat. Grassmarket and Princes Street are both 6-8 minutes away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
See what guests loved the most:
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Andrea
Mexico“The staff are super friendly and help us in any moment, we can use the common areas until 10 pm after our check in The bds are comfortable, and the room big ”
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Anna
United States of America“You should absolutely stay at Royal Mile Backpackers. Most welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable, fun staff ever! I’ve been traveling for the last couple years and have stayed in countless hostels. Only one other hostel staff can come close, and truly this one is special. My sister and I interacted with several of the kindest staffers who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The location of the hostel is literally perfect (super convenient walking distance to everything in Edinburgh - you can’t beat staying on the mile). The overall atmosphere is super homey and inviting. You immediately feel welcome and are surrounded by chill vibes. Thank you so much to everyone who made our time in Edinburgh unforgettable! We cannot wait to come back. ” Read more
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Dariia
Ukraine“- great location - very good price - ability to leave luggage even though you have check out”
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Siv
United Kingdom“Excellent location, clean, small, friendly and helpful.”
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Fion
China“Very lovely kitchen there , best of best location in Edinburgh! ”
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Somarem
United States of America
“Friendly and welcoming staff. Location. Access to public transport to and from airport. Budget friendly. ”
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Aya
Egypt“Best hostel I’ve stayed in , overall very nice experience , I stayed during Christmas and the vibe was very festive , woke up Christmas Day to find stocking filled with candies and chocolates , was delighted , Staff are excellent and friendly and very helpful, they gave you advice on whatever you need , Thank you for such a great stay , will definitely stay there if I ever went back to Edinburgh 👍🏼🙌🏼” Read more
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Chiao-lun
Netherlands“cute common space. quite during sleeping time. clean. friendly staffs. warm.”
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Ramona
United States of America
“What did I like? Pretty much everything! The staff was helpful and friendly and pretty much every time I came into the reception area it was filled with friendly young people offering me a seat next to them. The location, about halfway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood on the Royal Mile, was perfect for walking everywhere. In the same block as the two oldest houses and the original water source for the entire city. There are some wonderful restaurants next door (I Loved the Whiskey Bar!) and close by.” Read more
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Mohd
Malaysia“Great Hospitality by the staff & strategic location”
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Mountain Arthur's Seat0.5 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.9 miles
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Dundee Airport35.3 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.5 miles
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Amenities of Royal Mile Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
General
- Adults only
- Convenience store (on site)
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Royal Mile Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
On arrival, a deposit of GBP 10 is required for the keys.
Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag or hen parties.
Please note that this property cannot accept groups of more than 4 people.
Luggage storage is available on the arrival day and departure day.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
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 Royal Mile Backpackers 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.
FAQs about Royal Mile Backpackers
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The prices at Royal Mile Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Royal Mile Backpackers is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Check-in at Royal Mile Backpackers is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Royal Mile Backpackers by:
- Taxi 25min
- Airport shuttle (public) 30min
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Royal Mile Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Walking tours
