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Royal Mile Backpackers

ee - 0745 127 3975
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 (1163 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

Uma Fri, 11 July 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Namni Fri, 11 July 2025

Great hostel in very good...

Liked: Very nice small hostel with little but nice common area and great kitchen(even oatly was available). The staff was friendly.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Matas Fri, 11 July 2025

Better than I expected.

Liked: I was surprised, how clean everything was. The staff is very friendly.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Nadhita Wed, 9 July 2025

Pleasant

Liked: The location is in the heart of Royal Miles. The entrance is a bit mysterious, but I think that's a charm to Edinburgh.
Disliked: That mysterious entrance.. took me a couple minutes to find it.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Yiyin Tue, 8 July 2025

9/10

Liked: The room is spacy. Great location
Disliked: The common area is too small to hang around

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Alisa Mon, 7 July 2025

Superb

Liked: Everything was great, just one thing-need to fix the lockers in the rooms, mine was not working.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Brittany Mon, 7 July 2025

Great and social place

Liked: We had a good stay here! Met some lovely people and it was handy having a kitchen.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jasonmckenzie Mon, 7 July 2025

Royal Mile Backpackers - There’s...

Liked: Royal Mile Backpackers was better than I had expected, especially given its location on the busiest tourist street in Edinburgh. I thought it would be insanely noisy, but in fact we had the window open in the dorm room every night, and while there was street noise, it wasn’t anywhere near enough to keep anyone awake. The pubs and attractions are all within a 5-minute walk, and the hostel itself organises so many activities and events that it is impossible to be bored or not make at least a half dozen new friends during your stay. The staff is AMAZING, friendly, helpful, and so welcoming and everyone makes you feel at home during your stay. I loved staying here and I look forward to staying again in a couple of months on my return to Europe. WELL DONE!
Disliked: Nothing could be better. It was a perfect stay.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Salvatore Sun, 6 July 2025

Superb

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Wahmane Sun, 6 July 2025

Exceptional

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Royal Mile Backpackers 105 High Street, Edinburgh