Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

65 Cockburn Street, EH1 1BU Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
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Featuring a shared lounge and free WiFi, Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is located in Edinburgh just 200 metres from The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Waverley station. This hostel includes 59 rooms designed for adults seeking convenient city accommodation.

The property stands only 500 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, while the iconic Edinburgh Castle is situated 1.2 km away. Additional nearby landmarks include the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Playhouse and University of Edinburgh. For travelers arriving by air, Edinburgh Airport lies approximately 10 km from the hostel.

Rooms range from double to quadruple configurations featuring one to two beds per unit with some offering private bathrooms equipped with shower or bathtub facilities, hairdryers and toiletries such as shampoo and body soap. All guests enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, heating, bedside sockets along with bed linens and towels provided for comfort.

Guests benefit from access to a shared kitchen furnished with an electric kettle alongside communal areas including a TV lounge where satellite and cable channels are available. Safety features consist of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers within rooms. Lockers secure personal belongings while luggage storage is also offered. It should be noted that upper floors are accessible only via stairs.

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Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Room Amenities

  • Garbage bins,
  • Power outlet near the bed,
  • Indoor heating

Bathroom

  • Body wash,
  • Hair cleanser,
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Restroom,
  • Ensuite bathroom,
  • Shower facilities

Media & Technology

  • Television with flat screen,
  • Television with cable channels,
  • Television,
  • TV with satellite channels

Services & Extras

  • Bed linens,
  • Bath towels,
  • Physical key entry

Accessibility

  • Top levels reachable solely by staircase

Safety & security

  • CO (carbon monoxide) detector,
  • Fire alarm,
  • Emergency fire extinguisher
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Reviews

Marek 06 - 2025
9/10

Hostel in city center, close to Waverley station and Royal Mile. Quiet street, easy to find. Room was clean, beds comfortable. Kitchen small but functional. Shared bathroom with one room. Staff helpful and friendly. Good value for location.

ℹ) Guest reviews of Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only do not represent the views of book-edinburgh-hotels.com.

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