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 cozy 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 adapters. 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 socialize. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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


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Dean
United States United States
Comfy little place, I loved the themed rooms and the layout of my 8-sleeper. The bed was comfortable and the blanket made for a good night's sleep. Being downtown, I personally enjoyed hearing people at the pubs out partying in the distance...
Invernizzi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice hostel in center of Edinburgh All you need is on the place...
Luuk
Netherlands Netherlands
Location was perfect for first-time visitors: in the middle of old town. It was easy to walk everywhere. A bit noisy in the evening, but that is what you get in the old city centre. Other travellers were quiet and respectful. I was afraid that...
Md
United States United States
Excellent location! Excellent staff! Felt like home! I had nice conversations with other guests.
Laura
Japan Japan
The place was clean and staff were super friendly.
Darnall
United States United States
Location. price. Safety. Great value. Dorm rooms were Quiet and comfy with lockers.
Macarena
Austria Austria
As far as hostels go, it has all the necessary infrastructure and vibes :) The reception host was friendly. The location is superb!
Michael
United States United States
Pleasant staff, easy check in/out, comfortable temperatures for sleeping, towels provided.
Dominic
Guyana Guyana
Exceptional location. Just a few minutes walk from the train station and virtually in the middle of the Royal Mile.
Mayumi
United States United States
• Perfect location: right in the heart of the Old Town, super convenient for exploring everything in Edinburgh. • Super friendly and welcoming staff • Other guests were respectful and well mannered : the whole place felt comfortable and...

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Amenities of Royal Mile Backpackers

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating

House rules

Royal Mile Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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