Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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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 Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh City Centre
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 30-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is a smoke-free property.

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

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 168 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tianlai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was outdated, toilet was hard to flush, kitchen had a bad smell. localtion was quite good. overall decent for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a private room with bunk beds, it shared a bathroom and kitchen with one other private room. The bathroom and kitchen had new flooring and appliances. The shower pressure was great and no problems with heat. There was even a towel warmer in the bathroom. The ruins were in an old stone building with stone steps at the entrance then normal steps after that. The hostel is in two buildings on the royal mile with tons of shops and a short walk to everything. The receptionists are super friendly and give great advice on where to tour. They also have laundry service for 10 pounds. We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice hostel at the heart of Edinburgh

When people think of hostels they think of sharing with a group of strangers which no-one is sure they will get on with. They also shy away from the idea of the need to share a bathroom and toilet with others. However, our experience in this hostel was very pleasing as they also offered private bedrooms and the added extra of using a well equipped kitchen. The bathroom and toilets were very well maintaned in regards to cleanliness and good standard units, which made the sharing option easy to accept. Worthwile checking out this lovely hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location & simple accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DEREK

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025