Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - over 18s only

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7.7Good
(2,325 Ratings)
"The beds were so clean and the location is very near to most of the tourist attractions"
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7.7 / 10
Good(2,325 Ratings)

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About this hostel

Prime City Center Location

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Key card access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

7.7 / 10
Good(2,325 Ratings)
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7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Excellent location and incredibly friendly staff.
Room #8: All sounds from outside could be heard, and when other residents came in, it sounded as if they had entered our room.
7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
The double room was functional, despite its small size. We changed rooms after the first night (we had two separate bookings for different room types), and the staff moved our belongings to the new room during the day. Absolutely excellent service!!
7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Excellent position at the very heart of Edinburgh. I stayed there solo for three nights and always felt safe, while being able to reach virtually everywhere without ever needing transportation. Despite not going out at night myself, one of the main roads is just outside of the building and allows for nice pub visits without needing to travel half of the city in the dark. It's also near the train station and the Airlink bus that comes from the Airport, which makes it a plus alongside the luggage storage that's available - for free the day of the check-in, and for about 3£ the day of check-out.
The ensuite bathroom was very minimal and not comfortable at all. The sink is basically unusable, being tiny and behind the shower, and the shower itself had a fairly big step to reach inside. If I was a bigger person, it would also be too small for me to fit into. Towels were provided, but they're not body towels, so if you need to wrap yourself in them, you're going to need two. It's also quite noisy - you could very clearly hear not only the people from the road outside, but those coming and going in the corridor of my building. Cleanliness could have also been better, as there was some considerable dust and a dead spider in my room. I don't personally complain, but it's something that can be improved for sure.
5 / 10·Jul 2026
Couldn’t be a more central location right by the Royal Mile. Helpful staff at reception. Bedding, dorm and bathrooms were clean. Good value for money.
Three flights of stairs up to the dorm. The bunk beds were really creaky and had no curtains. People in the dorm not respecting hostel etiquette being loud, talking and turning on lights well past midnight. Also people were very loud outside the dorm in the hallway late at night. The hostel really needs to be strict about this kind of behaviour. The Wi-Fi was unreliable.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - over 18s only. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - over 18s only pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - over 18s only?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, kitchen, and wifi/internet.


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