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Five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers enjoys a central location surrounded by bars, cafés and restaurants. The small and cosy hostel features free WiFi and knowledgeable staff to tell you about the Scottish capital and assist with tour bookings. Mixed and female dormitories have bunk beds and lockers, and guests can make use of laundry services, hairdryers and adaptors. Luggage storage is available at the property. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel just across the road. There is both a female-only and mixed bathroom with hot showers and toilets. The property's comfy lounge with fireplace is the perfect place to socialise. You can buy a continental breakfast at Royal Mile Backpackers, and enjoy free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The kitchen and dining area is open 24 hours a day, and you can make use of discount vouchers for local food retailers. Close to the university, this hostel is a little over 10 minutes’ walk from the huge Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat. Grassmarket and Princes Street are both 6-8 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carlos
    Chile Chile
    It is a very friendly hostel. You can see it in the vibe and the receptionists are also great. You can have a decent breakfast for very cheap price, which is a good deal. I completely recommend this place in case someone wants to stay here, either...
  • Yim
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Warm welcoming from reception. Facilities are excellent. The location is absolutely prefect.
  • Camille
    France France
    Very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff, family atmosphere and interesting social activities, good location in the city, great value for money! I would definitely come back if I ever find myself in Edinburgh again!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Royal Mile Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Royal Mile Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 01:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

On arrival, a deposit of GBP 10 is required for the keys.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag or hen parties.

Please note that this property cannot accept groups of more than 4 people.

Luggage storage is available on the arrival day and departure day.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Mile Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Royal Mile Backpackers

  • Royal Mile Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Royal Mile Backpackers is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Royal Mile Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Royal Mile Backpackers is 550 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.