About

* No under 18's in our hostels under any circumstances.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city!

Please see "House Rules" before booking with us!

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy - if you wish to cancel, you must give us 2 days notice before your arrival date. (unless for a Special Events weekend, or a non-refundable booking)

No Shows will be charged in full.

Government Issued ID required at check in

Check in: 2pm

Check out: before 10am

*Group bookings of more than 8 people must contact us directly to make a booking. Be aware that if you book online for a group, your reservation will be cancelled.

* We do not accept stag or hen parties and reserve the right to refuse accommodation to such groups.

* We cannot guarantee that groups will be roomed together. This depends on availability.

* No under 18's in our hostels under any circumstances.

* Please note Edinburgh Backpackers does not have storage for bicycles.


The Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is a fun hostel aimed at young and young at heart backpackers looking to enjoy themselves in Edinburgh. We have 4 separate buildings comprising of a variety of dormitories and private rooms, in the very best location in Edinburgh! We pride ourselves on our friendly and helpful attitude and are always on hand to give recommendations of our favourite attractions, historical sites, pubs, clubs, restaurants and local businesses.

Please read terms and conditions before booking with us

*Due to the historical nature of our buildings, we have a lot of stairs and no elevator - be prepared to climb!
*Best location in town
*Lockers available in all dorms

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Internet access
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(10306)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.2
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    8.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Edinburgh Backpackers boasts an unbeatable central location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention occasional issues with bathroom cleanliness and noise from the street, especially at night.

Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
M
Martin
Male, 31-40, England
Needed a bed for the night. Close to Waverley, can see the Royal Mile from your bedroom window. Friendly desk staff. Didn’t use it decent sized kitchen & common room. Shower nearly blasted my skin off so pressure is not a problem! Comfy enough bed, pillow could be better, plug and a light with your bed. Padlockable locker in your room. Hard to gauge how social it would be since I was there on a Tuesday and it all depends on who’s staying!
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.9
R
Robyn
Couple, 41+, Australia
Private double room was good. Bed comfortable, very clean and quiet and the location was fabulous. We didn’t use the shared facilities so can’t comment on that but the staff were super friendly when we needed anything.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
A
Anonymous
Male, 41+, Wales
best location you can get
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Location

65 Cockburn St, EH1 1BU, Edinburgh, Scotland
0.7km from city centre