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Royal Mile Backpackers in Edinburgh, Scotland

105 High Street,

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Overall Rating: 83%From a total of 136 Reviews

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80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

wonderful location and security,staff very kind,but kitchen is a little small and lack some tools

lxue5676, China | Male 25-30 | 08th October 2008

83% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

They've thought of everything at Royal Mile Backpackers - free locker and safe, two pillows each, air freshener in the bathroom and funny names for dorms and beds!

karinlyngbye3566, Denmark | Female 25-30 | 07th October 2008

83% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

The place was very clean, and the beds comfortable and clean too. Location excellent and staff really nice. Did not like "Luggage Storage" as this was just leaving your luggage in the foyer near the counter. though there were lockers in your room once you needed to check out there was no safe place to keep valuables. I would stay here again and recommend it to people

forresc5083, Australia | Female 18-24 | 24th September 2008

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (2)

Great Location good hostel, but the rooms were kinda dirty and smelly

michael_regan1831, USA | Male 18-24 | 10th September 2008

80% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (4)

The location and the staff at this hostel were excellent! The only negatives were the small size of the common room, and the slightly moldy smell, neither of which can be helped in an old building such as this one. The location more than makes up for this though. Right on the Royal Mile and perfect walking distance to all the sights. Staff was very friendly and helpful as well.

saradawnpetersen, USA | Couple 25-30 | 05th October 2008

43% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

The receptionist was not so kind!

A booker, Italy |   | 05th October 2008

73% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

Not terribly well ventilated, but still a GREAT place to stay.

wccook5475, USA | Male 18-24 | 01st October 2008

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

very good location..fre wifi... I would come back again

Giulia, Italy | Female 18-24 | 28th September 2008

73% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (1)

nice place, nice reception. the room was just average but that`s enough. It`s reasonable price.

yangdongseok8761, South Korea | Male 25-30 | 24th September 2008

86% Customer Rating

Novice Nomad (4)

I chose this hostel because it was right across the street from the haggis adventure office, which made it super convenient. There were lockers in the room to use, which kep my stuff safe. They need to change the shower curtains, smelled like mildew.

Daisy, USA | Female 25-30 | 14th September 2008


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