Royal Mile Backpackers
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About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gracen
United States“The staff were friendly and the hostel felt extremely safe!” - Sue
United Kingdom“The location was excellent & the staff were very friendly & helpful. Good value for the money.” - Omer
Bangladesh“They are very organized, and it’s good to know that the staff there are volunteering. Their check-in card provided me with discounts at various pubs around the Royal Mile.” - Louise
Thailand“Great social hostel in the centre of Edinburgh, close to bars and restaurants. Beds were comfortable enough. Lots of activities to participate in.” - Dhruv
Poland“The hostle is nicely located only a few min walk from the train station on the famous Royal Mile street. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostle is well organised, clean and confortable. The staff even helped me with food...” - Matas
Lithuania“I was surprised, how clean everything was. The staff is very friendly.” - Sarah United States“The location is great: walking distance from Royal Mile, but also not right in the midst of the super-touristy part of the strip. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and there are great tips of access to different spots throughout the...”
Rachel
Canada“Great helpful staff. Large shared female only room. Friendly atmosphere. Excellent location in old town.”- Derrick United States“I love Scotland, Royal Mile Backpackers was excellent”
- María
Argentina“Amazing staff and the place was always clean! Also the location is the best.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
Luggage storage is available on the arrival day and departure day.
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.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
