Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (488 m from centre)

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488 m from centre

Stay at Royal Mile Backpackers for an unforgettable experience in Edinburgh! Our cozy hostel is just a short stroll from Edinburgh Station and Edinburgh Castle, surrounded by bars, cafes, and restaurants. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and expert advice from our friendly staff to help you make the most of your Scottish adventure. We offer comfortable mixed and female-only dorms with lockers and bunk beds, as well as laundry services, hairdryers, and adaptors for your convenience. Store your luggage safely with us and take advantage of bicycle storage nearby. Our modern bathrooms feature hot showers and toilets, while our cozy lounge with a fireplace is the perfect spot to socialize. Start your day with a continental breakfast, and enjoy free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate throughout the day. The kitchen and dining area is open 24/7, and we offer discount vouchers for local food retailers. With easy access to the university and just a short walk from Holyrood Park, Grassmarket, and Princes Street, Royal Mile Backpackers is the perfect base for your Edinburgh adventure.

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Room description Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Room info A bunk bed in a mixed dorm with lockers and shared bathroom. Facilities Shower Shared bathroom Toilet Heating Carpeted View City view Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Trash cans Socket near the bed Adapter Non-feather pillow Lockers Smoke alarm Key access Reading light Earplugs	Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room	Show prices
Room description Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room Room info A bunk bed in a female-only dorm with lockers and shared bathroom. Facilities Shower Shared bathroom Toilet Heating Carpeted View City view Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Trash cans Socket near the bed Adapter Non-feather pillow Lockers Smoke alarm Key access Reading light Earplugs	Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room	Show prices
Room description Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Room info Rooms are 10 square metres. Facilities Shower Shared bathroom Toilet Heating Carpeted City view Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Trash cans Socket near the bed Adapter Non-feather pillow Lockers Smoke alarm Key access Reading light Earplugs	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room	Show prices

Area Info - Royal Mile Backpackers

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport 87 km
Edinburgh Airport 9 km
Dundee Airport 96 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Portobello Beach 5 km
Cramond Beach 9 km

What's nearby

National Museum of Scotland 550 m
Museum of Childhood 50 m
The Real Mary King's Close 300 m
Gladstones Land 500 m
Grassmarket 850 m
Scott Monument 700 m
Nelson Monument 800 m

Top attractions

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 600 m
Edinburgh Castle 1.3 km
Palace of Holyrood House 850 m
Scottish National Gallery 650 m
Craigmillar Castle 4.8 km
Edinburgh Zoo 5 km
Forth Bridge 15 km
Charlotte Square 1.7 km
City Art Centre 300 m
Dalhousie Castle 14 km
Calton Hill 900 m

Natural Beauty

Dunsapie Loch 2.6 km
Arthurs Seat 2.7 km

Public transport

Edinburgh Waverley station 300 m
Haymarket 2.3 km

Ski lifts

Midlothian Lift 2 8 km
Midlothian Lift 1 8 km
Midlothian Chair Lift 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Nicol Edwards 150 m
Eat 50 m
The Hive 100 m
Shamoli 5 m
Omni Taverns 20 m
Whiski 20 m

Facilities - Royal Mile Backpackers

Activities	Tour or class about local culture, Walking tours, Stand-up comedy
Services	Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Reception services	Tour desk, Lockers
Common areas	Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services	Laundry, Daily housekeeping
Shops	Mini-market on site
Miscellaneous	Adult only, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

House Rules - Royal Mile Backpackers

Check-in	15:00
Check-out	10:30
Groups	When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet	WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy	Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property

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^*The Fine Print

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform Royal Mile Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes. 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.