Royal Mile Backpackers Edinburgh

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105 High Street, EH11SG 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 Royal Mile Backpackers

Featuring free WiFi and a cosy lounge with fireplace, the 2-star Royal Mile Backpackers is located in Edinburgh just five minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. This small hostel includes five rooms offering city views and easy access to nearby bars, cafés, and restaurants.

A little over 10 minutes on foot from Holyrood Park, home of Arthur’s Seat, Royal Mile Backpackers is also within an eight-minute walk of Grassmarket and Princes Street. The university lies close by as well. Bicycle storage is available at the High Street Hostel across the road.

Accommodation consists of mixed and female-only dormitories fitted with bunk beds and lockers. Each room measures approximately 10 square metres and features carpeted floors, heating, non-feather pillows, bed linen, bedside sockets, as well as travel adapters. Bathrooms are shared outside the rooms with hot showers and toilets.

Guests benefit from daily housekeeping services along with luggage storage. Tour desk assistance is available for local information and bookings. The property offers a shared kitchen open round-the-clock plus a dining area where guests can enjoy free tea, coffee or hot chocolate alongside continental breakfast options for purchase.

Discover our charm by perusing the extensive gallery and authentic guest critiques at book-edinburgh-hotels.com.

Rooms: 5

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Rooms & Availability

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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Room Amenities

  • Indoor heating,
  • Pillow without feathers,
  • Garbage bins,
  • Power outlet near the bed,
  • Electrical converter,
  • Carpet flooring

Bathroom

  • Restroom,
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Communal bathroom,
  • Shower facilities

Services & Extras

  • Storage lockers,
  • Bed linens,
  • Physical key entry

Outdoor & View

  • Urban view,
  • Scenery

Layout

  • Window in room

Accessibility

  • Top levels reachable solely by staircase

Hostel facilities

  • Individual reading light,
  • Noise-cancelling earplugs

Safety & security

  • Fire alarm
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Details and photos

Amenities

Activities

Activities

  • Bar-hopping
  • Live stand-up comedy
  • Guided walking tours
  • Cultural tours or workshops
  • Live musical performances
Services

Services

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

Reception services

  • Travel information desk
  • Secure storage compartments
  • Billing statement available
Common areas

Common areas

  • Communal kitchen
  • Common living room with TV
Entertainment and family services

Entertainment and family services

  • Sing-along activity
  • Nighttime amusement
  • Tabletop games and brainteasers
Cleaning services

Cleaning services

  • Washing service
  • Everyday cleaning service
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

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

Safety & security

  • Security alert system
  • Fire detection alarms
  • Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
  • 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
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 Until hours

Check-out

  • From Until hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Important information
If you plan to arrive outside reception hours, please inform the property in advance.

On arrival, a deposit of GBP 10 is required for the keys.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag or hen parties.

Please note that this property cannot accept groups of more than 4 people.

Luggage storage is available on the arrival day and departure day.At Royal Mile Backpackers, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Royal Mile Backpackers, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Royal Mile Backpackers, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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FAQ

Does Royal Mile Backpackers offer airport transfer?

No, Royal Mile Backpackers does not provide airport transfer.

Is hand sanitizer available at Royal Mile Backpackers?

Yes, hand sanitizer is available in rooms and common areas.

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