Princes Street Backpackers East in Edinburgh, Scotland

80%(Avg rating)

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Customer Reviews

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100%

Really helpful staff, perfect location - 5 minutes away from the centre and bus station, lockers in the room, wi fi - everything you need! Perfect! Alexey, from Russia ~ 31st Oct 2009

100%

This Hostel was amazing! It was so much fun. It is in an amazing location, had great staff and we met a lot of people from around the world. We are going to stay here again Amanda, from USA ~ 12th Oct 2009

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80% (9 reviews)

Character: 80%

Security: 71%

Location: 91%

Staff: 86%

Fun: 78%

Cleanliness: 75%

100%

staff were extremely helpful and went beyond their duty. Will be staying again most definately. thanks a lot! Matt, from Scotland ~ 4th Aug 2009

80%

The rooms have no locks, but there are big lockers where you can put at least one big backpack and your daypack. Locks for those are sold for 2 pounds. Nice rooms, mattresses could be better. Many clean showers with complimentary towels to dry your feet. Anne, from Netherlands ~ 5th Aug 2009

60%

Bedroom doors should have locks. Being too high in the sky, lift facilities should be provided. Andrew Kim Yam, from Malaysia ~ 19th May 2009

26%

This place was very dirty, the carpets looked like they had not been cleaned in month and the sheets on the bed smelled like sweat and were disgusting. Most of the showers were out of order. I have stayed in over 50 hostels in my life and this one is in the top five worst. Some of the staff very very nice and helpful others weren't so nice and helpful. Avoid this hostel if you value cleanliness. Jason, from Canada ~ 14th May 2009

56%

Only one shower for all residents. Rafael, from Spain ~ 5th Feb 2009

90%

The location was fantastic. Lots of stairs to walk up to reach the hostel :) There was lots of regulars living there and at times you felt like you were intruding, but they were all very friendly so it was easy to feel welcome. I enjoyed my stay there. Adam, from Australia ~ 16th Dec 2008

94%

The hostel is a little bit eclectic and although there was a shortage of showers sometimes, it was really nice and clean. The staff was friendly as well. Elizabeth, from USA ~ 24th Nov 2008

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