Royal Mile Backpackers
105 High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH11SG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Train Access
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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- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- CodyUnited States of America“The location is awesome. Staff was really great. Nice that you can store luggage at a nearby sister property. Good bathrooms.”
- MonikaUnited Kingdom“This was my first solo trip. I enjoyed the stay as well as the trip. I liked the cosy atmosphere of the backpacker. My bed was comfortable, the kitchen, bathrooms and toilets were nice and clean. The staff was super friendly and my roommates were...”
- AnnaUnited States of America“The staff were friendly and the room was very nice. Unfortunately I don’t have much to say because I got there and crashed without much interaction, but the experience overall was very good.”
Area info
Amenities of Royal Mile BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Linens
- City view
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Adults only
- Convenience store on site
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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 supplements may apply.
Cash Royal Mile Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about Royal Mile Backpackers
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The prices at Royal Mile Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Royal Mile Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Stand-up comedy
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
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Check-in at Royal Mile Backpackers is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Royal Mile Backpackers is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.