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Budget Backpackers Reviews

37-39 Cowgate, Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland

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88%Overall Rating

From 313 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 86%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 89%Staff
  • 88%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
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37%

Staff at reception are not so much helpful. That's the main problem about this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


97%

We had a great time!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Female, 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


97%

It's perfect! I suggest you to go!!!!

  • Globetrotter
  • 15 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (581 reviews)


97%

We've enjoyed our stay so much that we came back later! Atmosphere was so great! &They have very good books !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

the service attitude was very bad, when you ask for help or information that the reception guy can not decide, he will ask the female manager, but she was just answer with no patience and ignored you, just pretend that you were not there(even not looked at me once when she talk to me. ). i think the female manager was the most unfriendly person i met in scotland or She is racial discrimination person!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Yuen You requested when you arrived an en-suite rooms as you where travelling with your mum.. We are sorry that we did not have any en-suite rooms and we could not fulfill your request . We appreciate you where upset by this but we clearly state our rooms are not en-suite and we are sorry we could not help you further. Our staff always try their best to be welcoming and friendly .Please email us or phone us so that we can have a better understanding what upset you.Thanks BB Crew

93%

Great hostel, probably one of the best I've ever stayed. Free walking tours through Edimburgh and the pub crawl really help people to get to know each other. Also very good food for reasonable price at the bar. Lovely staff, truly helpful! Make sure you choose this hostel on your stay in Edimburgh!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


90%

Pretty good party hostel. If you want a decent sleep I wouldn't recommend otherwise go for it.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (16 reviews)


90%

Yeah... there were mice in the main restaurant/bar area after 12midnight. Not cool.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (13 reviews)


87%

Wonderful place, but the mice come out after midnight.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (13 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Robin . Thanks for the awesome review. and thanks for letting us know about our little furry friend, we have let our friendly pest control team, know who are now the case.

100%

This hostel is great. Lockers in your own room, plenty of bathrooms and showers. Hang out room and dining room with huge TVs always a plus. They have an activity every night such as Movie night, or bar crawl. No free breakfast, but cheap options to pay for. Very comfortable and inviting. It was nice to just chill out and watch a show on a big couch after a long day exploring. Only complaint: the Internet connection was awful. You were lucky if you got it cause there's many users.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

The staff was awesome! They did all they could to make sure that the experience at Budget Backpackers was a great one. The walking tour is GREAT, I would definitely recommend it. They have really cheap food sold there which is great for people on a budget.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


77%

While this is a large hostel, it could be cleaner. It is also a bit impersonal since there are so many people. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Location is walking distance from everything. Walking tour is a great thing to do to get your bearings the first day. Cafe is good for cheap breakfast or dinner.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


93%

Some of the bathrooms are a little dated and the wifi often doesn't work but the free walking tours and pub crawls are a lot of fun!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Recommended by a friend and my friend and I were NOT disappointed. A wonderful stay!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Stayed in a twin private which was actually a bunk bed with a double bed on the bottom. Super clean, nice staff, friendly atmosphere, yummy breakfast... We always felt super safe and secure. Would definitely go back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


67%

Excellent location and cool atmosphere. Unfortunately, it was very dirty throughout the entire place, including bedrooms, facilities and the guest kitchen.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

the kitchen was sort of confusing, but the location is a great plus! You are directly below the castle.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


97%

I had no idea hostels could be that nice. Great job guys. keep doing what you're doing.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great hostel, location, very handy, would recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

From the minute I walked in I really liked the place! The staff were welcoming and had a sense of humour, the rooms were clean and comfortable and the cafe/bar was great! Definitely recommend it :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


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