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Bus Station Backpackers Edinburgh Hostel Reviews

30a Dublin Street, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Reviews of Bus Station Backpackers Edinburgh Hostel

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100%

Everything about my stay was great, would definitely go back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


100%

Simply perfect.


93%

It was good and sure is better than the others.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Great place to stay thank you. Breakfast in the morning and cooking facilities were great, made the stay much easier on a budget. Good clean dorms to stay in.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

This was a nice little hostel with a nice owner. I felt a little old to be there since everyone else staying was around 10 years younger than I was, but the atmosphere was fun and there was a newly renovated bathroom and showers. There was fresh bread baked every morning and we got a full map with highlights pointed out to us and tips when we got there. It was very much like staying at someone's house.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Nothing bad to say. It was the last stop of my trip, and it was very nice!


96%

The hostel is very nice, it has a friendly and homey atmosphere.


90%

Very nice place to stay! The kitchen-living room is very cosy and an ideal place to meet new people. Love the fact that it's just a tiny, personal hostel!


96%

Absolutely wonderful! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and it is extremely easy to meet people. Rooms were clean and comfortable. This is a great hostel for single travelers, it felt much more like a home than a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

The coziest of hostels. The small size of this place is perfect if you're looking for a quiet, laid back place to stay. No, there aren't hundreds of other people your age looking to go out drinking on an hourly basis; but, you will find a very friendly owner, all the amenities of a bigger hostel, and a small, basement apartment charm that feels much more like staying in a friends spare room than staying at a hostel. The homey nature of the place also makes it feel much more secure.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

As I walked through the main door I felt like I never left home! The place is so nice and it was like being with people I knew for a lifetime! Kylie, the owner of the hostel was so nice to me helping me figuring out where I had to catch my train. And also she prepared for all of us delicious homemade bread! I will surely comeback to Edinburgh and I will surely stay there again! Mirko.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

This is an excelent hostel. It kind of feels like home. The location isn't that good though.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (8 reviews)


100%

Kylie the host is incredibly helpful and made us feel welcomed. We stayed there for 5 nights and it has been a pleasure. Home-made bread in the morning is one of the best thing ever.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Like staying at a friend's house; a friend who makes you bread in the morning. :D Had a brilliant time. Awesome friendly oweners. Hope to go back next Fringe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

This hostel and your hospitality made a huge difference in my stay in Edinburgh, thank you so much for being so welcoming and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

I met some of the coolest people in this hostel. The hostel itself wasn't anything to write home about. The kitchen is good and it has a tv complete with huge DVD collection and a computer for everyone to use. The drawback is the location and the security. Doors are left open and it is about 15-20 min on foot to the center.. The showers were always clean and good hot water. All in all it was very average, but the people make it better!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


90%

hostel is about 10 minutes from the train station, very good location! owners really want to help you! very friendly! you can have your own locker in your bedroom.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (11 reviews)


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  • 90%Fun
  • 92%Cleanliness

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  • 27 Sep 2011 (100%)
  • Everything about my stay was great, would definitely go back.
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