Royal Mile Backpackers

Edinburgh · Scotland

Royal Mile Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
63% MEH
High confidence 360 reviews
2nd best in Edinburgh

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (29)
Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Charging Plugs Security Lockers Carbon Monoxide Detector CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $44 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Wonderful hostel! Small & cozy, in a fantastic location. The ability to leave luggage across the street at high street hostel was such a lifesaver! felt very safe and everything was clean and overall a very homey space!

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North Macedonia Solo traveler Apr 24, 2026 10.0/10

+ I liked the location and the rooms were great, the staff were great, especially Jack, he gave a very great revision of the place and everything in the near area.

- Everything was great. There was nothing that I didn't like.

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Spain Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 9.0/10

+ Ubicación excelente. Personal muy amable y recepción muy acogedora con muchos libros y un ambiente muy bonito. Un hostal pequeñito y acogedor en el centro de Edimburgo.

- El calefactor no funcionaba.

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Uruguay Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 8.0/10

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Australia Solo traveler Apr 22, 2026 10.0/10

+ Great

- Nothing

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Saudi Arabia Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 6.0/10

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Portugal Solo traveler Apr 20, 2026 8.0/10

+ Tudo estava bem limpo e organizado. A localização é muito boa. A cozinha é pequena, mas bem equipada.

- Achei muito barulhento pois os quartos ficam de frente para a rua e as janelas ficam sempre abertas. Dentro do hostel é tranquilo.

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Ireland Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 7.0/10

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Ireland Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 7.0/10

+ The beds were comfy and clean. I liked the keys for entrance, room and locker all together. The place is tidy and very nice chilling spots, although it's small it's cozy. I really enjoyed my stay.

- The doors maybe could use a bit of oil on the hinges or something, the door to the room was creaking badly when we opened it, not a problem in the day but at night it was definitely the door making the most noise just from creaking open which wasn't the nicest.

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Spain Solo traveler Apr 17, 2026 7.0/10

+ Ubicación personal amable

- Habitaciones mixtas sin cortinas en cada cama. Baño miniatura y poquísimas regaderas. Cocina mobiliario pegajoso de cochambre.las sábanas olían a mugre. Escaleras incómodas para subir con maletas

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Portugal Solo traveler Apr 15, 2026 9.0/10

+ Cosy central location; )

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Belgium Solo traveler Apr 15, 2026 8.0/10

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Denmark Couple Apr 15, 2026 8.0/10

+ Good customer service before, during our stay , it solved our need for few hours stay

- Perfect for the target group aimed, Young backpackers, Easy to find, simple and cozy, it is just us that are not on the sharing-all concept anymore

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Hungary Couple Apr 15, 2026 9.0/10

+ Perfect location, staff is very kind and helpful. The luggage storage opportunity was much appreciated as we only went to the airport late at night.

- Since there are very few showers, it would be great to have some curtains on the beds, if needed one could change their clothes there (since the room is mixed-gender). A small shelf next to the bed would also be appreciated to keep phone, earplugs, water, other small items nearby without rolling over them at night during sleep.

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Germany Solo traveler Apr 15, 2026 8.0/10

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Chile Solo traveler Apr 14, 2026 9.0/10

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Argentina Solo traveler Apr 14, 2026 9.0/10

+ La ubicación es espectacular, sobre la calle Royal Mile, una de las más importantes de Dublin. El personal fue muy amable.

- Las camas no son tan cómodas, y los baños y duchas se comparten con otras habitaciones.

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United States Solo traveler Apr 14, 2026 9.0/10

+ Location. price. Safety. Great value. Dorm rooms were Quiet and comfy with lockers.

- The unknown stairs to it. My bad it’s called backpackers and I was lugging a huge suitcase.

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Ireland Solo traveler Apr 13, 2026 7.0/10

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Belgium Solo traveler Apr 12, 2026 8.0/10

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