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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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Interior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU
  • Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Bathrooms are shared.
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

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.

During your stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 detached shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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
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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

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. 66 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 116 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wicked great spot definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melih Can

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its cozy place to stay. Close to most of the places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the heart of the city and walking distance to everything. I was absolutely thrilled. It is an older building, so it makes noise. Think of it as charm. Because it is in the middle of the city there is street noise. Just bring ear plugs. Would 100% book with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Safiyah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed our private room on the top floor, it was quiet, peaceful and very spacious. We did not enjoy the poor water pressure and extreme temperatures of the showers. Additionally, the bathrooms could've been cleaned more often by the cleaning staff. Some of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, some were rude and obviously did not feel called to service and being helpful. Phenomenal location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Oakland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We reserved private rooms in two different buildings. First one was a spacious twin bed en suite room down the block from the main hostel. It had tea/coffee making stuff, eating area and over stuffed chair. On the ground floor right inside the street entrance. Quiet. Second room on the1st floor further down the street was a just a bit wider than the bunk beds. Shared bathroom with one other room was right across a tiny hallway from our door. We used the communal kitchen to make coffee and heat food. WiFi worked well. Also quiet here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, private stay at hostel
Stayed twice at beginning and end of Scotland tour. First stay we had a private room in a separate building from the main hostel. The ground floor twin bed room was quite roomy and had a bathroom and tea kettle. The 2nd stay was also a private room (quite narrow with bunk beds) & a small table & chairs) on the 1st floor in another building with a shared bathroom, accessed just outside our door.. We shared the bathroom with one other room. Location of both were ideal, within walking distance to everything, including the Airlink drop-off/pick-up spot. Considering the rooms cost significantly less than other hotels, would definitely stay again.
1st night room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a double room… it was excellent staff with friend and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very valuable staying
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was unbelievably nice & accommodating, but the 3rd story stairs are definitely for younger people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm glad we chose this hostel as it is so close to everything. The bus from the airport dropped us at the bottom of the hill and it was a short walk, though it was up a steep hill. It was also a short walk back down the hill to the train station when leaving. And the Royal Mile is right there, only a block away. Cockburn Street itself is a place of amazing character. I was surprised that our room was in a different building around the corner and down some stairs. Once inside, it was up stairs again, so be prepared to carry your luggage. The room itself was small, but more than adequate. We never heard from other patrons, but the street outside was active through the night. We slept fine in spite of the voices from the street below.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Great spot for the price.
Our room was very sufficient. A fully equipped kitchen with a kettle and coffe and milk in the fridge. The beds were a bit uncomfortable but for the price it was perfect. Nice to see the street view from the window.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location and the room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Avalos

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right off of the main walking path from train station to the Royal Mile, so extremely convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the private room, which had a kitchen attached. Everything was spotlessly clean. The room was very cute and usable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susana

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Shops, restaurants and attractions are within the block. Check in was easy and staff very friendly. I had a private room with shared bathroom and the room was a decent size and the bathroom was very clean. The shared kitchen was modern, clean, and had utensils, dishes, and cookware, as well as a fridge to store food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tiny, but lovely & clean. The window was fantastic, so large, looking into a courtyard so it was very quiet. The bed was a bunk, my daughter & I shared the room. There could have been more clearance between the bottom & top bunk, it was very low. Overall, I would recommend & stay again if overnighting in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024