Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

2 stars
65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
7.6
Good
based on 1365 reviews
1,365 reviews
Mon 22/12
-
Tue 23/12
1 room, 2 guests
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£57
/Cheapest rate per night
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Provider
Nightly total
Double room
£57
Standard Room
£122
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Overview

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 30-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
7.6
Good rating
Based on 1,365 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Mon 22/12
Tue 23/12
Double room
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£57
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£73
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£78
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Standard Room
1 twin bed
£122
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£183
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Amenities at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

  • Adults only
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Health and safety

  • CCTV outside property
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • 24-hour security
  • Cleaning products
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Adults only
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen

General

  • Lockers
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Key access
  • Key card access

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Reviews of Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

7.6
Good
1365 verified ratings
Wonderful
391
Very good
355
Good
258
Okay
120
Fair
101
Mediocre
50
Poor
93

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Location

65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mile167 yd
  • St Giles' Cathedral196 yd
  • National Museum of Scotland410 yd
  • Princes Street Gardens0.3 mi
  • St. Andrew Square0.3 mi
  • Princes Street0.4 mi
  • Grassmarket0.4 mi
  • Calton Hill0.4 mi
  • University of Edinburgh0.4 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle0.4 mi
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.4 mi
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.5 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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February
May
£41
£85
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 208% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £71, while the most expensive was £71.
  • How long should you stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

  • Where is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel located?

    Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is located at 65 Cockburn Street in Old Town, 0.3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is the closest landmark to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.

  • Does Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel from the airport?

    Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is 7.1 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel is 35.2 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.8
0.3 mi
Edinburgh Turnhouse
7.1 mi

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