Edinburgh Backpackers in Edinburgh, Scotland

The Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel has more than 18 double and twin rooms across four separate buildings in the best location in town.

We also have bright, clean and spacious dorm rooms.

In our main building we have a variety of spacious dormitories, ranging in size from five to 14 beds. There are also three 'penthouse' private rooms located on the top floor. This building features a fully equipped kitchen, TV room (with Sky TV) and a games room (with pool table).

If you’re in the market for something quiet we have three separate buildings that house our private rooms. We have a large selection of standard and en-suite double/twin rooms and a couple of triple and quad rooms. These buildings are very popular with couples and small groups.

We strive to offer a lively atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff, affordable prices and a comfortable stay, with free Wi-fi, 24 hour reception and lockers (deposit taken) for everyone.

We are conveniently located in the heart of the historic Old Town, just off the Royal Mile. The hostel is within easy walking distance of all major tourist attractions and Edinburgh's wild nightlife.

All staff have extensive knowledge of the best and cheapest places to eat, drink and party in this exciting city. Guests are invited to join us on any of our regular nights out and to pick our brains for the best places to go for your own nights out. This hostel is run by backpackers for backpackers!

If you don't feel like cooking we have a great café directly next door to the hostel. The Southern Cross Café offers 15% discount to all hostel guests and they do a fantastic full Scottish Breakfast for only £3.95. The café also has free Wi-Fi!

Please note that we do not accept under-18s in our dormitories unless the entire room is booked for that family/group.

Please read our Things to Note below before booking.

Set in an 18th-century building in the centre of the historic Old Town, we are 50 metres from the Royal Mile and less than two minutes' walk from the train station and airport shuttle bus. We're ideally situated for all the city's best attractions and nightlife.

We have clean and spacious dormitories and a few private rooms in our main building. We also have a large number of other private rooms housed in self-catering apartments in two separate buildings on the same street.

Facilities include a kitchen, a pool room and a chill-out room with Sky television.

We operate a 24-hour reception and do not have a curfew.

Please read our Must-Read Hostel Info below before booking.

For bookings during Hogmanay, your credit card will be charged the outstanding amount shortly after the booking is made. Cancellations made more than 14 days before the arrival date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the arrival date shall not receive any refund. During the month of August, the hostel will charge your card the full amount one month before arrival. If you will be arriving in less than a month the charge will be made within 24hrs. Cancellations made up to seven days before the arrival date shall receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made less than seven days before arrival shall not receive any refund. There is a £10 key deposit for all guests. We accept all major credit/debit cards, but do charge a minimum 50 pence transaction fee, with a credit card charge of 2%. Photo ID (drivers licence, passport) is required to check in to the hostel. If youÂÂ're unable to produce photo ID on arrival we will not honour your booking. Check-in: 2pm. Check out: 10am. We have a 48hr cancellation policy. Late cancellations shall be charged the equivalent of the first nightÂÂ's accommodation. No-shows shall be charged the full amount of the reservation. Groups of six or more people may be subject to a £20/person security deposit which will be refunded upon departure, pending a room check and appropriate behaviour. Smoking is now illegal in all public places; thus, the hostel is 100% non-smoking. There is a minimum charge of £50 if you smoke in this hostel.