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1 room, 2 guests
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 48
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Overview

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.
8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,991 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Royal Mile Backpackers

Thu 30/4
-
Fri 1/5
Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 48
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas

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

8.3
Very good
1991 verified ratings
Wonderful
1056
Very good
460
Good
253
Okay
111
Fair
57
Mediocre
17
Poor
37

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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

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Check-in/Check-out

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

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

  • How long should you stay at Royal Mile Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

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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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.8
0.7 km
Edinburgh Turnhouse
11.6 km