Title: Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=74433856&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Get ready to explore the heart of Edinburgh from this welcoming hostel. With its central location, enjoy easy access to top attractions like St. Giles' Cathedral. ## Photo gallery for Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel ![Property entrance - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/cd92eec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Basic Double Room - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/d98f140a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/6560e542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom - Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/4cbfadc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the perks of tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage while exploring St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Laundry - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 23 - Dec. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 7.8 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Freezer Stovetop Oven - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Twin Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Freezer Stovetop Oven - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Freezer Stovetop Oven - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Triple Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Freezer Stovetop Oven - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2c84fdeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Freezer Stovetop Oven - 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - Tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Oven - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop - Toaster ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 ## Important information ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### Property is also known as Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? ### Where is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 91 8 - Good 53 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 6 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, helpful staff ##### Megan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat L Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Backpackers hostel. Great location, clean, would definitely stay again. ##### Pat L Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichol Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Could not get over how clean everything was. Felt so comfortable and safe ##### Nichol Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location & simple accommodation ##### Leah Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jazz Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Stay Perfect location, spacious room, clean, hard beds lol, not so comfortable for me. Very loud at night, well the room we had which was right on the street. Staff was ok. They did their jobs and that's it. ##### Jazz Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Darci Sep 20, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort It did the job as a crash pad for a couple of nights. Not much sound insulation, room also had a very stale/dusty/damp smell when we first arrived and we couldn’t open the window to ventilate. Perfect location for everything we wanted. ##### Darci Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melvin Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very central location and good value for where it was in the city. Check in was easy with the 2 staff members that I had touch points with being super friendly and helpful One downside was parking, the closest car park was Blu Radison From 5pm to 10am was £30 ##### Melvin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The hosts were great! They swapped our room out for a lower level due to us underestimating the stairs and even helped us get one of our suitcases up the stairs. They were super friendly and helped us navigate the town! Good for a simple over night place to sleep. ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Teresa Apr 6, 2024 Disliked: Amenities Its location is fantastic. ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location and clean, well organized. Lovely staff ##### Erica Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The place was very clean, the staff were friendly and it is in a great location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed in a double room… it was excellent staff with friend and helpful staff. ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Good value for money given the very central location and it was clean enough. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer because it was so noisy. We could hear everything from the street below all night long. Also a few security concerns given the key used to unlock the main shared door is the same key that opens the key to your bedroom. Theoretically anyone staying there has access to your room with their key. ##### Katie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### brenda Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property was in a good location and the room was clean. ##### brenda Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice clean and cheap 👌 ##### Gareth Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Jafet Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super comfortable place, safe and very close to all places, good price, very clean and tidy place... Fully recommended ##### Joseph Jafet Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh ##### Angelica Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay! It’s right in the middle of everything. It’s clean and safe. I would stay here again, easily. ##### Katharine Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We needed a stay for one night in Edinburgh and it was perfect! We had a private room, which was spacious and the bed was very comfy! The amenities were updated and very nice. We shared a bathroom and kitchen with another private room. It was in the center of a lot of great spots. Good bars nearby and great shopping. Would definitely go back if we stay in Edinburgh again! ##### Anastasia ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina Palomer Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were amazed with the room and the apartment-like that we stayed in. Everything looked new, it was very clean and very silent. We stayed in a twin room and would definitely book it again. ##### Marina Palomer Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service So the location is fantastic being a couple of blocks from everything - the main train station, Edinburgh castle, and right on the royal mile. All of the private rooms are in a separate building without any communal facilities, which was a drag. Very clean. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Helle Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really nice for a hostel. The location was great, close to the train and right in the middle of a very popular area of town. It felt very safe. The room was incredibly quiet at night. The place is very worn down though. ##### Helle Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura Jul 23, 2024 #### Great spot for the price. Our room was very sufficient. A fully equipped kitchen with a kettle and coffe and milk in the fridge. The beds were a bit uncomfortable but for the price it was perfect. Nice to see the street view from the window. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/467EAE6F9514258EB5E116F99FC213922E66B4621721725466339.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I would come back (for a short stay) Pros: excellent location, super clean, comfortable room, value for money. Cons: thin walls (can hear other guests speaking at normal level), lots of stairs if on third floor. With all that said, I would highly recommend for a short stay. ##### Scott Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had the private room, which had a kitchen attached. Everything was spotlessly clean. The room was very cute and usable ##### Lisa W Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Edinburgh.h900862.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Edinburgh.h544658.Hotel-Information) > > [Cairn Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cairn-Hotel.h64061.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Waverley Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Old-Waverley-Hotel.h24919.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hotel-Indigo-Edinburgh-Princes-Street.h522038.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [The Frederick House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Frederick-House-Hotel.h201136.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)