Princes Street Backpackers East Reviews

Even though very central, it is located in a dodgy alley on the last floor (no elevator). Dirty, smelly and cold rooms (at least mine) without a possibility of closing/locking doors. Kind of cool common area with musical instruments. Still, I have been to better hostels cheaper than this one.

We booked this hostel as it was very close to Edinburgh Playhouse. For anyone with mobility problems it is not ideal due to the number of stairs but other than that it was great. The funky paintings add character and the rooms are basic but clean. One thing, the curtains in our private room were about a foot short on the window! Not great for a lay in. Very clean everywhere and fantastic showers. Would definitely recommended if looking for no frills, cheap and friendly rooms.

'This was the worst Hostel were I was in my live. The room was dirty. The toilets were drity and part broken. The showers were moldy. i felt not safe to stay there and left my lugage at the Station because otherwise i thought i won#t have it at the next morning. I stayed three days in budget backpacker in an 8 bedroom which was much better. The mattress was rubbich and in the middle of the bed was a steel bar which kept the hip high but the rest falls nearly through the mattress.

I only stayed for 1 night, but the staff are friendly, the rooms are basic, but plenty of space.

The hostel is in the middle of the city and works very well. The showers are good and the wi-fi works well, but is not free. It also could have lockers or a locker room. The staff is great! Super nice and helpful! But I would really recommend it.

cool place but a bit noisy (probably due to thin walls), enjoyed staying there for 1 night.

Well, there's no internet so that's a big problem for me, i had to go to Mcdonalds or another restaurant in order to have some wifi, the location was excellent just some minutes from Scott's monument that was perfect, the staff was very cool, nice and so on, i think they can be more strict with the cleanliness but in general was ok

The mattress was made of only springs and almost no padding. I woke up with a soar back and neck from it. No locks on doors. Bathrooms were dingy and dirty.

A great hostel. Very friendly with loads of character and in a great location. Clean, with plenty of bathrooms and no problems with hot water!

Poor security - rooms should be locked - everybody should get its own key! There are not enough sockets in the rooms. Apart from that quite nice and very good value for money.

Excellent location. the cheaper place at we in edinburgh. someone stole me a tee-shirt in my bedroom, bedrooms are not locked so i recommend put all the stuff in a box closed with a padlock (available at the reception).

While nothing was really dirty, we had the overall sense that the place hadn't been clean in a century. It felt like an old dorm or fraternity house. But there were also too many hidden fees, like WiFi ( and only in the common room), towels, and other add ons that might be considered essentials by most people. I am not likely to stay there again if I ever again have the opportunity to visit Edinburgh. But the staff were helpful and pleasant.

This a really cool place, at least for those who like it a bit more informal. Very well managed. No complaints. Superb location between bus station and Waverly train station, both just a hop away. Go for it if you don't mind climbing up some stairs.

We only stayed one night but on arrival the staff behind reception was super friendly. There are no locks of the dorm doors which is a bit strange and the lockers aren't very secure. And try to get a top bunk because the bottom doesn't give much room.

There was a hole in the bedroom I was, letting the cold air from outside getting in... Otherwise thepaintings on the wall make it look nicer.

Only was there for a short stay, but had an enjoyable experience.

The atmosphere was very good, but there should have been soap in the toilets and lockers in the rooms.

Some locks on the doors be great and blinds on the curtains!

Great stay! No problems at all! Great location!

So handy to have a fully equipped kitchen & dining area with good WiFi access for a low cost on a laptop or their computer. Apart from in the 10 bed room I stayed in, the dining room was the place to get to know people, where staff & other travellers staying at the hostel were having coffee or eating. Staff were very genuine and friendly and I felt comfortable asking any questions I had. The building was quite old but cute & the showers & toilets were clean. Good value for pleasant stay.