Royal Mile Backpackers

8.6Very good2,477 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Central Location and Surroundings Located just minutes away from Edinburgh Station and Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile Backpackers is nestled in the heart of the city amidst a vibrant array of bars, cafés, and restaurants. Comfortable Accommodation and Amenities Featuring mixed and female dormitories equipped with bunk beds, lockers, and essential amenities like laundry services, hairdryers, and adaptors, our hostel ensures a cozy stay for all guests. Additionally, luggage and bicycle storage facilities are available for your convenience. Social Spaces and Dining Options Unwind in our inviting lounge area with a fireplace or mingle with fellow travelers. Indulge in a continental breakfast, complimentary tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, and take advantage of our 24-hour kitchen and dining area. Don't forget to grab discount vouchers for local eateries! Book your stay at Royal Mile Backpackers now to experience the best of Edinburgh!

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3 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room 18 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 10 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 16 m²Bunk bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Food & drink

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
105 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG, United Kingdom
0.4 km from the center of Edinburgh
Nearby landmarks
- St Giles' Cathedral0.3 km
- National Museum of Scotland0.5 km
- Edinburgh Castle0.9 km
- Arthur's Seat1.7 km
- Murrayfield Stadium3.5 km

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 10:30.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

8.62,477 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.5

Service9.0

Location9.0

Room quality7.5

Amenities8.5

Value for money8.0

Food and drink8.0

Anja
Denmark · Solo · October 2026
8.0
−No curtains around the beds
Shalini
Germany · Solo · October 2026
5.0
“It was okay”
+I like its location.
−I didn’t like it in terms of hygiene and cleaning.. clumsy toilet and bathroom area.
Rupinder
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“Friendly, safe, sociable stay.”
+excellent location in the middle of the royal mile. Staff were super friendly and so was the atmosphere of the hostel, this was my first time staying in one and I felt safe as a female solo traveller. Staff are at reception until 11pm and you can always walk to the sister hostel if you need anything later than that - sister hostel is across the road you could see it from our room. The hostel provide you with earplugs and towels. Such a positive and social vibe, they organise activities for guests if they want to meet other travellers e.g. quiz night and celileh dancing, there are reading nooks and books, games for people to use. The kitchen was clean and you can cook your own food there too, there were free milk, tea and coffee which I had before I left. Checking out before reception was open early in the morning was simple too.
−its not the hostels fault but the lady sleeping in dorm was such a loud snorer and I didnt sleep well, you can get ear plugs at reception but I had my own. I would still book again as for one night its great value for money and edinburgh is a very expensive city. The beds were quite narrow and I wasn't used to climbing on the top bunk so when you book you can ask for a lower bed when you book. The womens only bathrooms were busy even at 7am.
breno
Brazil · Solo · October 2026
9.0
+Location also good staff, perfect location you can do everything only walk.
−Nothing
Yseult
France · Solo · October 2026
9.0
+The location is ideal, right in the heart of the old town. It’s a bit tucked away (you enter via a small staircase wedged between two buildings). The staff are lovely! Absolutely no complaints - you really feel safe here as a solo traveller. The rooms are spacious and have lockers. The bathrooms are clean, and the staff clean regularly. There’s a kitchen available for everyone to use, perfect for cooking or getting to know the other travellers. A superb experience - thank you !
Mahnoor
Canada · Solo · October 2026
4.0
“I wouldn't stay here again but the location makes it a good option”
+The location was great! Super close to everything and the train station made it very convenient
−I didn't like how the bathrooms were shared with everyone in the hostel, not just those in your room. The bathrooms were super cramped and the showers were not super clean. They also did not provide any shampoo or anything else.
singh
India · Solo · October 2026
9.0
+Location is very good
−Could be a bit noisy at night due to proximity with multiple bars.
Elena
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
5.0
“Okay for one night maybe or just to sleep briefly”
+Comfy bed and convenient location
−Facilities-toilet/shower were pretty gross and hot and cramped Noisy and smelly.
Amelie Gosset
Belgium · Solo · October 2026
7.0
+L'emplacement, les équipements, la décoration. Bon rapport qualité prix. Pas mal d'équipements
−Petite chambre, lits peu confortables
Matteo
Italy · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Buona scelta qualità/prezzo data anche la posizione centralissima.”
+Ottima posizione, staff super disponibile e cortese!
−I letti erano poco comodi

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 10:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

3 room types

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

What this place offers

Internet

Food & drink

Services

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews