Royal Mile Backpackers

Edinburgh

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Address	105 High Street, Edinburgh Lothian, Scotland Map
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Step outside and be at the centre of it all. Guests also enjoy the benefit of access to the lively, bustling High Street Hostel with its wide range of facilities.

The Royal Mile sits in the heart of the Old Town in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. As a UNESCO world heritage city, Edinburgh's beautiful and dramatic skyline has endeared travelers to this magical city for centuries. The cobbled streets of the Old Town lead you past dark gothic buildings - especially atmospheric on a misty evening - leading to the magnificent castle in the centre of Medieval 'Auld Reekie'.

Royal Mile Backpackers offers you:

• Ideal location on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town
• Open every day of the year, early to late.
• Showers in plenty - hot and powerful!
• Clean bed linen (with properly fitted sheets)
• We accept cash, sterling traveler’s cheques and credit cards
• 7th Night FREE (October to May, inclusive)
• Receptionist available to help you during opening hours
• Message board facility at reception
• Kitchenette open 24 hours
• Dining area
• Home made crème de menthe (Tuesdays only)
• Free tea and coffee
• Lounge with real fire (gas coal effect!)
• Access to all High Street Hostel facilities
• Posters detailing current events & shows
• Safe for valuables
• Lockers in most rooms - £10 key deposit
• Luggage room for daypacks & small bags
• Long-term luggage storage - 50p per day / £5 per month
• Breakfast served 7.30 am -10.30 am for only £1.90
• Laundry service - we do it for you for just £2.50 / £3.50
• Towel Hire - 20p
• Book for MacBackpackers Tours
• Guided tour of the Historic Royal Mile
• check information on buses, trains & ferries at reception
• Notices for bus & walking tours
• Central heating so you're warm & cozy in the winter
• Suggestion box
• Long-term reduction after 28 days
• Building and public liability insurance
• Fire certificate
• Fire alarm tested weekly
• Bicycle storage (at High Street Hostel, just across the road)
• Hostel cleaned daily throughout
• LASTLY, but importantly, NO school groups & NO hidden charges

How is Royal Mile Backpackers rated on other websites? ^(NEW)

Hostelworld

Overall: 87%

Cleanliness: 80%

Staff: 91%

Location: 98%

Fun: 81%

Atmosphere: 85%

Security: 87%

Hostels.com

Overall: 79%

Cleanliness: 74%

Staff: 80%

Location: 94%

Fun: 72%

Atmosphere: 76%

Security: 76%

HostelBookers

Overall: 88%

Cleanliness: 85%

Staff: 94%

Location: 100%

Fun: 78%

Atmosphere: 86%

Security: 92%

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Ratings & Comments

4 Average from 1 Rating

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Comment by Ilene Terry, Canada

September 2007

Good Introduction to Hostels

Being a senior and never having never stayed in a Hostel before, I thought I would try one on my trip to Scotland Sep 2006. I found the staff very helpful (toted my big bag up the narrow stairs) and the kitchen facilities were just great. Room in the fridge for perishables and they were not touched. Since I had brought my own coffee, tea, and cereal, cannot comment on the available breakfasts for a charge. I ended up in a dorm type of room (four double bunks) with the bathroom just down the hall, which suited me fine. There were never more than four of us at a time so I didn't feel crowded. Train Station just down the road and the City bus tours across from it. Good pubs and shopping nearby. Would definitely stay there again if visiting Edinburgh but if the staff are planning a party, ask for a room further from the reception and dining room, as they do know how to party.

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