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Royal Mile Backpackers

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Royal Mile Backpackers, 105 High Street, Edinburgh -0800 031 8416
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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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Andrea Thu, 3 July 2025

Great location and incredible staff...

Liked: There were clean towels, coffee and tea everyday. The staff were amazing and the environment is very friendly.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Alice Wed, 2 July 2025

Very good

Liked: Great location, central, near popular tourist sites

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Wee Wed, 2 July 2025

Extremely good value for money,...

Liked: Super-friendly & helpful staff. Place clean with good kitchen facilities. The plus point was able to leave luggage after checking out. Brilliant
Disliked: Room a bit stuffy

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Akshatha Tue, 1 July 2025

Luved my stay

Liked: The rooms were big and clean , bathrooms and toilets were tiny but very clean . Right in center of the city so very convenient .
Disliked: Since its in the centre of the city it gets very loud at night.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Aykut01 Tue, 1 July 2025

that was wonderfull

Liked: In general, it was nice that the environment where young people stayed was nice and that it was right in the middle of the touristic area and that many facilities were accessible. The kitchen was fully equipped but a bit small. The bathroom and toilets were very nice.
Disliked: There is a pub under the hostel and the music coming from there was a bit disturbing, but since it was in a touristic area and on the street, it was tolerable for me.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Vimal Mon, 30 June 2025

Very good one

Liked: Location
Disliked: Some staff who are not working very not welcoming

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sarah Mon, 30 June 2025

Superb

Liked: The location is great: walking distance from Royal Mile, but also not right in the midst of the super-touristy part of the strip. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and there are great tips of access to different spots throughout the hostel. The bedding was also very comfy for a hostel! Also, extremely LGBTQ+ inclusive!
Disliked: This is not on Royal Mile, just that it is a hostel, so you may get some guests who are a bit nosier/inconsiderate in making a lot of noise in the earlier AM, but the staff does a great job of putting up reminders to be quiet!

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Marina Sun, 29 June 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Patrycja Sat, 28 June 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Ellie Fri, 27 June 2025

LOVED my stay here!

Liked: close to everything we needed, staff were very accommodating - even offering a laundry service (wash, dry, fold) for £5! rooms were cleaned frequently and felt extremely safe
Disliked: kitchen space was a little bit squashy when busy

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Royal Mile Backpackers 105 High Street, Edinburgh