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Basic Twin Room
161 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 Double Bed
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Adults-only Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

This property is closed from June 6 2024 to June 10 2024 (dates subject to change).

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Lockers available
  • 24-hour front desk

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Room Amenities

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions come with digital channels.

  • Television
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 30
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 2
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Freezer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • WiFi speed 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Smooth flooring in room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:30 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Minimum guest age is 18

Caters to adults only

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

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