Name: Royal Mile Backpackers
Address: 105 High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH11SG, United Kingdom, 105 High Street, Lothian, EH11SG, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $15 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel Royal Mile Backpackers

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, pubs and history – Check location 105 High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH11SG, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, pubs and history – Check location

*8.2* Brass Rubbing Center: only 1 minute away! (100 feet by foot)

*8.8* National Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.9* City Art Center: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

*8.4* Armstrong's: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.7* Edinburgh Festival Theatre: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

Edinburgh Waverley Train Station: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*9.3* Museum of Scotland: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

Waterloo Place: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*9.2* Royal Mile: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

The Scotch Whisky Experience: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*9.2* Scottish National Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Royal Mile Backpackers – rated 8.8 by recent guests!

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Friendly and welcoming staff. Location. Access to public transport to and from airport. Budget friendly.

Somarem, United States of America

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 👍🏼🙌🏼

Aya, Egypt

cute common space. quite during sleeping time. clean. friendly staffs. warm.

Chiao-lun, Netherlands

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.

Ramona, United States of America

Great Hospitality by the staff & strategic location

Mohd, Malaysia

When you check out from the hostel you can still use the kitchen and toilet and living room untill 10:30 pm. That' s very good for those who will leave with night bus like me. Thank you so much. ^_^

Travellightgirl, Thailand

Wonderful atmosphere of welcome and friendliness. Colorfully decorated, spacious room. Extremely convenient for sightseeing. Very organized and clean. .

Sarah, United States of America

I had a great stay here. The staff was very friendly and explained everything for me. I felt welcome and I could ask all my questions. Next time I´ll stay here again :)

Scotland, Germany

I love all of the little details, like the key’d individual lockers, the reading lights for each bed, the plug in for charging at each bed. The height of the bunks allowed the bottom person to sit up without having to hunch and bend over. The staff was really helpful and super friendly.

Julie, Canada

Comfortable bed, nice fireplace in the common area, great location.

Vanna1908, United Arab Emirates

9.6

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“Friendly and welcoming staff. Location. Access to public transport to and from airport. Budget friendly.”

Somarem United States of America
“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...”

Aya Egypt
“cute common space. quite during sleeping time. clean. friendly staffs. warm.”

Chiao-lun Netherlands
“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...”

Ramona United States of America
“Great Hospitality by the staff & strategic location”

Mohd Malaysia
“When you check out from the hostel you can still use the kitchen and toilet and living room untill 10:30 pm. That' s very good for those who will leave with night bus like me. Thank you so much. ”

Travellightgirl Thailand
“Wonderful atmosphere of welcome and friendliness. Colorfully decorated, spacious room. Extremely convenient for sightseeing. Very organized and clean. .”

Sarah United States of America
“I had a great stay here. The staff was very friendly and explained everything for me. I felt welcome and I could ask all my questions. Next time I´ll stay here again :)”

Scotland Germany
“I love all of the little details, like the key’d individual lockers, the reading lights for each bed, the plug in for charging at each bed. ”

Julie Canada
“Comfortable bed, nice fireplace in the common area, great location.”

Vanna1908 United Arab Emirates

Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh –

A 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers is in a central location surrounded by bars, cafes and restaurants. There is free Wi-Fi, free tea and coffee and knowledgeable staff to tell you about the Scottish capital.

Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can use laundry services, hairdryers and adapters. Luggage and bike storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road.

There are plenty of hot showers in the shared bathrooms. 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 use discount vouchers for local food retailers.

Close to the university, this hostel is a little over a 10-minute walk from the huge Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat. Grassmarket and Princes Street are both 6-8 minutes away.

Old Town is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, pubs and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, pubs and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

Closest Landmarks

Brass Rubbing Center
0 miles
The Real Mary King's Close
0.1 miles
St. Giles Cathedral
0.1 miles
City Art Center
0.1 miles
Museum of Childhood
0.1 miles
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
0.2 miles
National Library of Scotland
0.2 miles
The Edinburgh Sheriff Court
0.2 miles
Central Library
0.2 miles
Gladstone's Land
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.8 miles
Dundee Airport
35.3 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is amazing. And the staff are super friendly! Overall we have a good experience.”

Paola

Puerto Rico

8.7

“Kitchen well equipped with essentials like oil salt and pepper Nice common area Warm room with fun themes and 2 pillows Clean bathrooms with plenty of hooks,...”

Lauren

Australia

“i have no bad words to say about this hostel, it was amazing! friendly welcoming staff, comfortable beds, all needs met - definitely be staying here again and i...”

Sarah

United Kingdom

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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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 and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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

If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

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.

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.

“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 👍🏼🙌🏼”

Aya

Egypt

“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.”

Ramona

United States of America

“When you check out from the hostel you can still use the kitchen and toilet and living room untill 10:30 pm. That' s very good for those who will leave with night bus like me. Thank you so much. ^_^”

Travellightgirl

Thailand

“I love all of the little details, like the key’d individual lockers, the reading lights for each bed, the plug in for charging at each bed. The height of the bunks allowed the bottom person to sit up without having to hunch and bend over. The staff was really helpful and super friendly. ”

Julie

Canada

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Reviewed: May 18, 2019

Somarem
United States of America
7.9

“Great deal at heart of Edinburgh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Facilities. Steps up to upper bunk high.
Friendly and welcoming staff. Location. Access to public transport to and from airport. Budget friendly.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Anonymous
France

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Great stay on Royal Mile”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It can get a bit noisy (I had a room on the street side)
Great helpful staff, perfect location (close to the train station, many things to see around !), the beds are comfy, with lockers, common rooms are cosy, and nicely decorated !

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Christine
Australia
9.2

“Thank you had a great time.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Close to everything. Staff were helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Mi
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Great friendly cosy hostel - simply the best location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noise from the street at night was loud and I had a difficult sleep but if you are used to it you won’t mind. Some others in the room slept fine! But then you are on the High Street next to pubs. Can’t complain really! I’d still stay here again!
Very cosy small and traditional hostel. A nice homely honest feel to it. Nice little touches such as a box in the bathroom for people to put their unfinished toiletries for other to use. Free hot drinks, tea, coffee, hot chocolate. You can use the facilities of the sister hostel across the road. (Although the girl on check in at night didn’t tell me that, I only found out when I was leaving). Great WiFi connection. Lovely German lady manager who was extremely helpful.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 3, 2019

Megan
Canada
10

“Would recommend RMB to anyone staying in Edinburgh! Offering everything you need for your trip!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice big rooms, plenty of space. Very nice location to major tourist attractions.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
9.2

“A great value of money of quick travel. The location is perfect, and overall very clean.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
It is very clean, the location is perfect, and the staffs are friendly. The kitchen is well stocked

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Ogbonnia
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nil
Location and price

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 19, 2019

Boon
Malaysia
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Noise
Strategic Location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 13, 2019

Jenny
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff and people staying there were all super friendly and helpful! They answered all our questions and helped us find everything we needed as well as giving us really good recommendations. The facilities were very clean and there was so much room! Best value for money hostel that I’ve ever stayed in.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Alexandra
United Kingdom
8.8

“Royal Mile Backpackers was the perfect place for a short student trip with friends! Convenient!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Shower water pressure was a little low. Lockers for baggage could have been a bit wider. There was some confusion with the type of room we were booking (though we think most of that was the fault of Booking.com, not the hostel itself) and the hostel staff could have handled it better.
The location was excellent. Staff was overall lovely. It was the cleanest hostel we've ever seen! Including very nice and clean and well organized kitchen facilities. The rooms were very comfortable and had really nice facilities, both in the rooms and common spaces.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Lucie
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The mood, people are friendly helpful and chill

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Anonymous
Australia

3 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small cramped showers and few bathrooms for the amount of people.
Great central location. Strong wifi.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Bora
Canada
10

“Its been amazing stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was amazing and i found out that i like marmite

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Ruihong TAO
Germany

1 helpful vote
10

“nothing bad”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very good location.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 23, 2019

Viviane
Lithuania

2 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of pressure in the shower. I was there a few days before in a big, airy and quiet room, but my room this time was tiny and above a bar so quite noisy. And I understand that it's not the hostel's fault, but a couple of the guests in the room didn't have the greatest behaviour, and I don't think they were tourists...
Great location

Stayed in March 2019

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Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh –

Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, pubs and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Royal Mile Backpackers Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

House Rules Royal Mile Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!