Edinburgh Backpackers, Edinburgh, Scotland
Budget Accommodation Europe Scotland Edinburgh Hostels Edinburgh Backpackers
The staff was very nice and the location is great. The price was high since it was the beginning of the fringe festival and everybody tripled their prices.
The one complaint we have is we that were given beds in an adjacent building and not in the main one.
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Facilities
- 24 hour reception
- Common Room
- Kitchen
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant
Sport & Leisure
- Pool Table
About Edinburgh Backpackers
We require government issued Photographic ID for anyone entering the hostel. If you can't provide it, you can't stay.
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The Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel has over 18 Double/Twin Rooms in 4 separate buildings and the best location in town we also have bright, clean and spacious dorm rooms. We strive to offer a lively atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff, affordable prices and a comfortable stay with 24 hour reception and lockers (deposit taken) for everyone.
Free WiFi
We are conveniently located in the heart of the historic Old Town, just off the Royal Mile. The hostel is with-in easy walking distance of all major tourist attractions and Edinburgh's wild nightlife.
All staff have extensive knowledge of the best and cheapest places to eat, drink and party in this exciting city. Guests are invited to join us on any of our regular nights out and to pick our brains for the best places to go for your own nights out. This hostel is run by Backpackers for Backpackers!!!!
If you don't feel like cooking we have a great café directly next door to the hostel. The Southern Cross café offers 15% discount to all hostel guests and they do a fantastic Full Scottish Breakfast for only £3.95 !!! The café also has free Wifi!
In our main building we have a variety of bright spacious dormitories, ranging in size from 5 to 14 beds. There are also three 'penthouse' private rooms, located on the top floor. This building also has a fully equipped kitchen, T.V room (with Sky TV) and a games room (with pool table).
If you are in the market for something quiet we have 3 separate buildings that house our Private rooms. We have a large selection of standard and en-suite double/twin rooms and a couple of triple and quad rooms. These buildings are very popular with couples and small groups.
*****Hogmanay - Special terms apply please read information*****
******HOGMANAY 3 DAY SPECIAL
Payment - Your c/c will be charged the outstanding amount shortly after the booking was made.
Cancellations - 1 month >14 days before arrival date will receive a 50% refund
Cancellations - Less than 14 days before arrival date will not receive a refund
The Serious Stuff
Due to our guests being of an adult age we do not accept under 18's in our dormitories unless the entire room is booked for that family/group.
There is a £10.00 key deposit for all guests.
We accept all major credit/debit cards, but do charge a minimum 50 pence transaction fee.
Credit Card Charge - 2%
Photo ID (Drivers Licence, Passport) is required to check-in to the hostel. If you are unable to produce photo ID on arrival we will not honour your booking.
Check-in time is from 2pm. Check out time is 10am.
You may cancel your booking up to 48hrs hours before arrival.
Less than 48hrs notice the first night will be charged.
In the event of a no-show (non arrival) without cancellation you will be charged the full amount.
***ALL GROUPS TOTALLING 6 OR MORE MAY BE SUBJECT TO A £20.00 per person SECURITY DEPOST, which will be refunded upon departure. (SUBJECT TO ROOM CHECK or BEHAVIOUR)
*** Smoking is now illegal in all public places, thus the hostel is 100% non-smoking.
£50.00 minimum charge if you smoke in this hostel
IMPORTANT information for AUGUST:
The hostel will charge your card the full amount 1 month before arrival if under 1 month within 24hrs of booking being made.
Cancellations in August
1 month >7 days before arrival we will retain 25% or first night.
Less than 7 days notice no refund will be given
Important Information
Conditions
We require government issued Photographic ID for anyone entering the hostel. If you can't provide it, you can't stay.
You may cancel your booking up to 48hrs hours before arrival.
Less than 48hrs notice the first night will be charged.
In the event of a no-show (non arrival) without cancellation you will be charged the full amount.
IMPORTANT information for AUGUST:
( Also - Rugby Dates - Easter/May Bank Holiday Dates)
The hostel will charge your card the full amount 1 month before arrival if under 1 month within 24hrs of booking being made.
Cancellations in August
1 month >14 days before arrival we will retain 25% or first night.
Less than 14 days notice no refund will be given
*******HOGMANAY 3 DAY SPECIAL
Payment - Your c/c will be charged the outstanding amount shortly after the booking was made.
Cancellations - 1 month >14 days before arrival date will receive a 50% refund
Cancellations - Less than 14 days before arrival date will not receive a refund
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Location
65 Cockburn St EH1 1BU
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Other Options Nearby
- St Christopher's Edinburgh (0.1 kms)
- Bank Hotel (0.1 kms)
- Royal Mile Backpackers (0.2 kms)
- Brodies Hostels (0.2 kms)
- High Street Hostel (0.2 kms)
Guest Reviews
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The staff was very nice and the location is great. The price was high since it was the beginning of the fringe festival and everybody tripled their prices.
The one complaint we have is we that were given beds in an adjacent building and not in the main one. In that building the conditions are much inferior to those in the main building - no real windows in the room, no public areas, no wi-fi, no entertainment room, no kitchen. All were promised during the booking and only available in the main building. We got these inferior rooms even though we booked the beds in advance. While booking the beds we were not informed of the option of being housed in the other building. We suspect that an error of one of the staff members caused our booked beds in the main building to be canceled and then the solution that was found was giving us the beds in the other building. Either way (not being informed in advanced or getting these beds due to an error of the staff member) this caused us to be less satisfied form this hostel. We believe that the price of beds in the adjacent building should be lower than those in the main building.
But other than that - the place is well located, valued and a good choice for a dormitory in Edinburgh.
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lovely stay!!!!
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Located in the real city centre. Suggested for short stay.
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The location cannot be better. Although it is pretty dirty and the bathroom was on another level, I cannot complain about the atmosphere. The people that choose this place are nice and easy to talk to. If you are looking for a good time, meet new nice people, going out, great location and you don't care too much about the cleanliness this is the right place.
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Perfect location but a bit noisy...
There shuld be a light system so that people who comes to the room at night doesn't need to open the lights...
and there could also be some notes to ask people not to make noice in common areas near the rooms at night...
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I chose this hostel on the basis of location, I was joining some freinds for a weekend of beers in Edinburgh and as my wife and daughter were staying at home I deceided to use a hostel (no need for private space).
The location is perfect for the station and the royal mile and still not too far from major bus routes and shopping (Princes St).
I stayed in the big 14 bed dorm and (maybe due to the beers) never had any trouble sleeping. Always could get a hot shower and space to sit and read or listen to music in the common room.
All in all if you know what to expect from a hostel and you know what's good in Edinburgh then you'll know this is a good place to stay!
Enjoy your time in Edinburgh wherever you choose to stay!
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Booked on a budget and wasn't sure what to expect, but this place was fantastic value! The beds were comfortable, the staff friendly and the view from the window, over a very Christmassy city, was great! On the downside, the heaters in the room didn't seem to work and hot water was temperamental; but, for the price we paid, it was EXCELLENT VALUE. Would definitely stay there again, and recommend the place to anyone who doesn't mind cutting back on a few luxuries.
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* The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 78% for this property is based on ratings provided by 363 guests.
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