Royal Mile Backpackers

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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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 cosy 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 adaptors. 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 socialise. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jw60
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved everything. It's very warm & welcoming on a very cold day in Edinburgh. Thanks to all at Royal Mile Backpackers. 🤗”
Elise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostel is kept exceptionally clean. The staff are cheerful and very helpful. It has a very happy atmosphere. It has an unrivalled position on The Royal Mile, very close to the main Railway station, and the main Bus Station is also a...”
Jie
Singapore Singapore
“The bed is good, common space is great, staff is friendly”
Sophia
Germany Germany
“Very cozy hostel in the heart of Edinburgh. It is super close to the main attractions of the city and easily accessible via bus from the airport. The staff is very friendly and there are plenty of activities to choose from, such as pub crawls and...”
Larissa
Ireland Ireland
“Reception is friendly and explains everything about your stay”
Marta
Poland Poland
“It's a really cool place, it was super clean, had a very well equipped kitchen. Beds were comfy too. Location was perfect, we will be staying again :)”
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing for solo travellers! 😊 Great location and friendly staff. Ideal for first time hostel stayers, spacious rooms and good locker space.”
Muditha
Ireland Ireland
“I felt safe as a solo female traveller. Friendly staff. Convenient location right at the center of the Old Town.”
Laetitia
Australia Australia
“The location was great. People staying in the same room were respectful even if coming back late Communication was smooth and well organised Thank you for this place where we meet one another to exist.”
Adi
New Zealand New Zealand
“My friend and I were wanting cheap accommodation in Edinburgh, and you can't get more value for money then backpacker accommodation. Located on the Royal Mile so a fantastic location to explore cental Edinburgh. Royal Mile Backpackers organize...”

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House rules

Royal Mile Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.