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Caledonian Backpackers

3 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh EH2 4PA, Edinburgh, Scotland, Distance from city centre: 0.5km

Rating: 86% from 54 reviews

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“ The room I stayed in looked similar to the pictures of the metal bed frames. I stayed in a 14 mixed dorm. It was the middle of January and it bit cold throughout the hostel (bathrooms & hallway). The showers were hot- loved that. But the toilets in one restroom were all clogged. I went upstairs and those were clogged too and wouldnt flush. I enjoyed the fact they had computers available with internet and printing. I checked in at midnight & left at 6am. From what I saw, the culture was friendly. ”
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21 January 2013 Julie USA

“ I would try another place if possible. The wifi did not work in the rooms as promised. The bathrooms had no heat. There were other hostels much closer to where all the sights are. The staff were the best part, quite friendly. The breakfast was pretty good. The lounge was a very comfortable place to hang out and there were some free laptops to use. Staff were very gracious about storing my luggage and letting me use the lounge the day I checked out as my train did not leave until 11:40 PM. ”
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20 January 2013 Doreen USA

“ Excellent stay thank you! The location is great, its close to all the shops and a short walk away from the Royal Mile and castle. Great coffee, which was well needed after a great New Years experience! The bar area is big and social with free wifi. Happy 2013! ”
94%
2 January 2013 Anonymous England

“ I like it very much !!!Great value !!! Next time I will choose it again. I also will recommend my friends to there. ”
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11 December 2012 Anonymous China

“ Big but friendly hostel with a bar upstairs. Good atmosphere and people there! ”
89%
31 October 2012 Anonymous Germany

“ I wasn't at the hostel much except to sleep, so I can't comment much on the social aspects, but the common area had some games and a TV with a Wii, and a bar, so it looked like a fun place to hang out with other travelers. The lockers were a good size, though my suitcase was just a hair too big to fit in it. Beds were clean and relatively comfortable. Breakfast was good (cereals, toast, tea/coffee, juice) and there was plenty of it, even if you ate late in the morning. Great deal for the cost! ”
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14 October 2012 Amanda

“ A very well run, easy going hostel with helpful staff. The "help yourself" breakfast is very good. Very well placed in the city centre ”
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12 October 2012 Julie

“ Nice staff, good location, excellent breakfast and really interesting and artistic interior decoration! Good experience, I recommend this hostel! ”
83%
22 September 2012 Anniina

“ More ragged than the average hostel, but very cheap and centrally located. Bathrooms were very clean but the bedding was rather old and tattered. No wi-fi in room and very thin walls so you hear every moment of the infamous, ongoing Edinburgh road construction beginning at 7am even on Saturday. ”
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7 September 2012 Melody

“ Die Mehrheit der Gäste sind Franzosen und Spanier, da kommt man sich als Deutscher fast ein bisschen verloren vor. Aber es macht den Aufenthalt auch bunt. Die Küche könnte größer sein. Bei so vielen Betten sind 6 Kochplatten definitv zu wenig. Zum Frühstück gibts sogar frisches Obst!!!Und die Location könnte nicht besser sein. ”
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5 September 2012 Christine

“ All around fantastic Hostel. Wonderful people and atmosphere. Highly recommend for all.. Funky art all over causes unavoidable smiles! Price was right and location made it easy to get to Edinburgh Castle by foot. It was a good walk from train station, We arrived at night and it was a bit confusing finding our way out of the station, but once we were on the main street the hostel was a pretty straight run and we never felt threatened in the area, walking alone with my daughter at 1 am. ”
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4 September 2012 Annette USA

“ Huge place, tons of room with something for everyone, no matter if you like it quiet or bustling. A very well organized and run hostel, good crowd, great location, excellent value. ”
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31 August 2012 Patricia

“ Absolutely amazing hostel!! Especially for young adults and teens! The walls of the hostel are so cool, and the atmosphere is so welcoming!! ”
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29 August 2012 Gemma

“ Great bar, great staff. Huge hostel so they can offer more facilities...wifi patchy but the place was full so forgivable! ”
91%
7 August 2012 Anonymous Ireland

“ Facilities a bit old-fashioned, especially bathrooms, but serviceable. Breakfasts generous. Staff helpful. Internet service available. ”
94%
9 July 2012 Anonymous

“ The hostel was surprisingly roomy and warm, even in the large, 20 bed rooms. The other guests were polite, and the staff was very helpful. The only problem I had was that the bathrooms seemed to only be on the second story. ”
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8 July 2012 Laura

“ Loved the common room, nice, big open with music and then a computer room with bean bags just off it and a little quieter. The rooms were nice and big, the location was great but is hindered a bit right now while the city is constructing tram lines. Once those are in and finished, it'll be even better. You must press a doorbell to get in every time, which can be a nuisance but it does make you feel safe inside. ”
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8 July 2012 Keely