Royal Mile Backpackers (Hostel), Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

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.