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Royal Mile Backpackers

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Royal Mile Backpackers, 105 High Street, Edinburgh -0745 127 3975
Area: Edinburgh Old Town - High Street
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4.2
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.2 out of 5 (1164 Ratings)
0.8 miles Usher Hall Edinburgh
v7 mins driving
t16 mins walking
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 10:30
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Heating
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Adult only
` Free Wi-Fi
` Live entertainment
` Daily Housekeeping
` Convenience Store
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Contactless check-in/out
` Audible alarm
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Tour services
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

Royal Mile Backpackers Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.2 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Derrek Wed, 30 July 2025

Chill spot in a great...

Liked: Location
Disliked: I couldn’t check in early

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Dhruv Tue, 29 July 2025

A very nice hostel and...

Liked: The hostle is nicely located only a few min walk from the train station on the famous Royal Mile street. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostle is well organised, clean and confortable. The staff even helped me with food recommendations, information regarding the buses, and view points in and around the city.
Disliked: The very central location on the royal mile street makes the nights a bit uncomfortable due to all the pubs and bars nearby. We couldn't close the windows because it was too warm and opening them let in a lot of street noise. I used ear plugs but it was still a bit hard to fall asleep.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Luigi Mon, 28 July 2025

Best hostel

Liked: Great location, there are events every evening that make you meet people which is great

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Carlos Mon, 28 July 2025

For 1 night stay only

Liked: Location and staff
Disliked: Shared room, had to leave the window open as it was too hot, none of the roommates were able to sleep at all due to the hot and noise. Guess you get what you paid

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Nikita Sun, 27 July 2025

Good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Noel Fri, 25 July 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sri Thu, 24 July 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Maureen Wed, 23 July 2025

Amazing!

Liked: It was my second time staying at Royal Mile. It is an easily accessible location. The room matches the description and there are cute names for the rooms and beds.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Phillip Tue, 22 July 2025

Good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Daryl Mon, 21 July 2025

Very good

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Royal Mile Backpackers 105 High Street, Edinburgh