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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is adjacent to Royal Mile and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Princes Street. Each of the 30 rooms at this hostel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh
Guests staying at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:30 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Royal Mile, and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. You'll also find Grassmarket and George Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel include a casino?

No, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

Couples staying at this adults-only hostel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.

Does Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

How close is the airport from Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

The closest major airport to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

No, at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ver close it everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noor Hayati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Actual room was on another building but the reception was kind to walk me to it. She was thorough in explaining the details etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat L

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpackers hostel.

Great location, clean, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get over how clean everything was. Felt so comfortable and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darci

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It did the job as a crash pad for a couple of nights. Not much sound insulation, room also had a very stale/dusty/damp smell when we first arrived and we couldn’t open the window to ventilate. Perfect location for everything we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money given the very central location and it was clean enough. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer because it was so noisy. We could hear everything from the street below all night long. Also a few security concerns given the key used to unlock the main shared door is the same key that opens the key to your bedroom. Theoretically anyone staying there has access to your room with their key.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was small but clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jazz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Perfect location, spacious room, clean, hard beds lol, not so comfortable for me. Very loud at night, well the room we had which was right on the street. Staff was ok. They did their jobs and that's it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
superb
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms are on a separate floor depending on which room you get. Even if you book your own room, it’s still a room that was meant to have multiple people using a shared bathroom and shower on a different floor (unless lucky enough to have it within 5 minutes walk). They moved my 3 bed room to a 4 bed room and didn’t say why. I can only imagine how nice it would have been if the first room was not a 5-8 minute walk to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Also, if you stay during the Fringe in August, cleanup starts at 6:30am and goes until at least 9:30am. This includes large metal sounds and the sounds of hundreds of glass bottles being dumped into a metal bin. For hours. In the morning. Think hard about that. I could hear it through my ear plugs. Would only recommend this place if you can’t afford anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xu

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Izaura

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was giving is in a building which had no elevator so had to lug my luggage up stairs myself. Room was okay but very loud from outside all day and night. Bathroom could use a bit more cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

melania

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in the heart of Edinburgh

Lovely room at the top of a building and I could look out over the tops of other buildings down the street. Really cool room. I loved it and could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Start with the good: Quick and easy check in. Comfy bed. Good location. The bad: Shower utterly useless, either ran scolding hot or freezing cold. The bathroom in general was very shabby. Dirty floor tiles, bath panel coming away and the shelf above to sink wasn't even screwed down. The room was very dark with what appeared to be water damage to the ceiling and the pictures on the wall. The room was also boiling with only a small fan in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Close to the Royal Mile and Train Station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were great! They swapped our room out for a lower level due to us underestimating the stairs and even helped us get one of our suitcases up the stairs. They were super friendly and helped us navigate the town! Good for a simple over night place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central location and good value for where it was in the city. Check in was easy with the 2 staff members that I had touch points with being super friendly and helpful One downside was parking, the closest car park was Blu Radison From 5pm to 10am was £30
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025