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Royal Mile Backpackers
2 stars

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 557 6120
From
C$ 59
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Very good
based on 1676 reviews
1,676 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 59

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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 cosy 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 adaptors. 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 socialise. 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.
Rating
8.2
Very good
Based on 1,676 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Royal Mile Backpackers

  • Adults only
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans
  • Adapter

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

General

  • Window
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Adults only
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • Tour desk
  • Key access

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Reviews of Royal Mile Backpackers

8.2
Very good
1676 verified ratings
Wonderful
880
Very good
393
Good
219
Okay
92
Fair
49
Mediocre
16
Poor
27

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9.1
Wonderful
ant.ross10, Jul 2015
Pros (+) Friendly and informative staff! Excellent location! If you are in need of a place to rest while exploring scotland royal mile backpackers is an excellent start. I would recommend this over a hotel because the people that volunteer their time at the Hostel are very helpful and extremely kind hearted especially for those inexperienced first timers.
Cons (-) Im a little too tall for their accomodations. I can honestly say that if you are close to or taller than 6 feet tall (72 inches) you are going to have an issue dealing with the twin sized beds with twin sized bedding.

Location

105 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mile87 m
  • St Giles' Cathedral294 m
  • National Museum of Scotland0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square0.6 km
  • Calton Hill0.6 km
  • Princes Street Gardens0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh0.7 km
  • Princes Street0.7 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.7 km
  • Grassmarket0.7 km
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle0.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:30 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Royal Mile Backpackers

Low season

November

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 47

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 43
Cheapest month to stay with an average 5% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 12% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Royal Mile Backpackers

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Royal Mile Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Royal Mile Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Royal Mile Backpackers, plan to stay on a Friday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Royal Mile Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 51, while the most expensive was C$ 51.
  • How long should you stay at Royal Mile Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Royal Mile Backpackers

  • Where is Royal Mile Backpackers located?

    Royal Mile Backpackers is located at 105 High Street in Old Town, 0.7 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is the closest landmark to Royal Mile Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Royal Mile Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:30 AM at Royal Mile Backpackers.

  • Does Royal Mile Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Royal Mile Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Royal Mile Backpackers from the airport?

    Royal Mile Backpackers is 11.6 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Royal Mile Backpackers is 56.7 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Royal Mile Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Royal Mile Backpackers in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Royal Mile Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Royal Mile Backpackers.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.7

Distance to downtown

0.7 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11.6 km