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
Property type:
Hostel
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About Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

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.

Experience our warm atmosphere and indulge in unparalleled hospitality for a memorable trip.

Rooms: 59

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Rooms & Availability

Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Photo gallery - Double Room with Private Bathroom

Room Amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

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

Services & Extras

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

Accessibility

  • Top levels reachable solely by staircase

Safety & security

  • Emergency fire extinguisher,
  • Fire alarm,
  • CO (carbon monoxide) detector
Photo gallery - Twin Room with Bathroom
Photo gallery - Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Photo gallery - Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Photo gallery - Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Photo gallery - Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Photo gallery - Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Amenities

Services

Services

  • Online services
  • Wireless Internet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Reception services

Reception services

  • Baggage holding area
  • Secure storage compartments
Common areas

Common areas

  • Communal kitchen
  • Common living room with TV
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

  • No smoking rooms
  • Climate control
  • Smoke-free property
  • Only for adults
  • Electronic key card entry
Safety & security

Safety & security

  • Round-the-clock security
  • Security alert system
  • Fire detection alarms
  • Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
  • Exterior video surveillance
  • Emergency fire suppression devices
Safety features

Safety features

  • Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
  • Commonly used stationery items like printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper have been eliminated
  • Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas
  • Procedures implemented to monitor guest health
  • Availability of first aid kits
  • Connection to healthcare professionals
  • Property provides thermometers for guest use
Physical distancing

Physical distancing

  • Touch-free check-in/check-out
  • Non-cash payment options
  • Social distancing guidelines observed
  • Protective screens or barriers between employees and guests in relevant areas

Internet

  • Complimentary WiFi!
  • The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Parking

  • Details about parking facilities are not available.

House Rules

Check-in

  • From hours

Check-out

  • Until hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Important information
At Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Contact methods
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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.

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FAQ

Is there Internet access at Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only?

Yes, guests have access to the Internet.

Is there a shared kitchen at Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only?

Yes, a shared, fully equipped kitchen is available.

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