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Where?
Short walk from Edinburgh Castle and other main attractions.
What?
A small hostel with 38 beds.
Anything else you need to know?
Kitchen and dining area open to guests; free tea/coffee provided. Breakfast and laundry services available at a further charge. Tours can be booked through hostel. Safe deposit boxes available.
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Reviews of Royal Mile Backpackers
Royal Mile Backpackers has a rating of 84% from a total of 665 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Royal Mile Backpackers
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cjfoucher8231 says:
“ There are alot of semi permanent residents there who are great people and lots of fun. Highly recommended ”
Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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laurabelschner8100 says:
“ Was a great stay! Super clean and soooooo cosy! The friendliest staff I ever met in a hostel!!!!! The only thing to complain about are the very thin walls! ”
Posted: on Mar 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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nratty6873 says:
“ a really fun, friendly and clean place. the staff make you feel very welcome and are very helpful. cheers guys. ”
Posted: on Mar 15, 2010 // Rated: |
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Cynthialyn says:
“ it is a very friendly place! I really enjoy my time there. Also, it is a good place to meet new friends! ”
Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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andrewfoley5957 says:
“ Nice place, nice people, great location. Basic but accordingly.. great value! ”
Posted: on Mar 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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ktpage4313 says:
“ Was a pretty good experience. Good location. Loved the names given to the rooms and beds, made me laugh. Not the nicest, not the worst. Just a cheap place to stay. ”
Posted: on Mar 11, 2010 // Rated: |
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jacquelinebaumgart3261 says:
“ The Hostel is just a 10 min walk far from the edinburgh castle. clubs and bars are very close..The staff are friendly and its clean...I would come back! ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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yana5258889 says:
“ i love it! we stayed in a 4-people private room. the room is just like the hostel, small but cozy. the bathroom is small too but quite clean and dry. also, for the first time i can walk bare foot in a hostel without feeling disgust. the staffs are all friendly and helpful. the only one drawback... more ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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cookqy says:
“ The location is right on the center of city which is so convenient for shopping or travelling. I strongly recommend it for you. ”
Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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nicolled3367 says:
“ It is not so good that you can't cook in the kitchen, that there is just a microwave oven. and the bathroom is too small and in the showers isn't really space to hang of you cloths. But all in all, it was good. we enjoyed our time and I would stay in the hostel again ”
Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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jdbrou says:
“ Nice hostel located in the heart of the city, lots of pubs close by. Staff was very helpful. ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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martynux7186 says:
“ Nice hostel, good value for the price. Can't complain, would go back again. ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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inastrunck7365 says:
“ Just perfect! I would absolutely go back! ”
Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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junakamura5723 says:
“ This hostel is very good and sooo cheap! It's simple, but pretty okay for a couple of nights... the location is excellent. The only two problems were: they don't have a stove/oven and the internet was not working during my stay... ”
Posted: on Feb 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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GunnarGl says:
“ Perfect Hostel! Thanx ”
Posted: on Feb 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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xrickung354 says:
“ Stayed there for two nights. Close to everything I need, 10 mins to the castle staff were friendly and very helpful, good hostel. ”
Posted: on Feb 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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no-angel-58171 says:
“ Staff were very welcoming and helpful! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. ”
Posted: on Feb 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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kbudd893405 says:
“ This hostel was very fun! It was my first hostel experience, and I am happy to say it won't be my last. Staff was super-friendly and knowledgeable, as were the other people staying at the hostel. Bathrooms and rooms were clean, and lockers with keys were provided in each bedroom. Bedrooms also... more ”
Posted: on Feb 22, 2010 // Rated: |
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antigona-073973 says:
“ I LOVE IT¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Perfectly located, so cute¡¡¡ ”
Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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marcell7287 says:
“ there's a fantastic atmosphere. very good hostel ”
Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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jzarka19880 says:
“ We stayed at Royal Mile Backpackers for three nights and loved our stay there. It was a very comfortable hostel, the beds were very nice, the toilets and showers were clean with warm water. All you need in a hostel. Excellent location as well, right in the center of the royal mile. ”
Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |
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meconlon4128 says:
“ We had a nice time in the hostel, where the staff was friendly, responsive to any small problems, and the ambiance was lively yet relaxed. Love free coffee, hot chocolate and tea, and a fire in the fireplace is always a welcome thing to come home to. :-) ”
Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |
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millarpete8120 says:
“ Very noisy an messy in the room. Feels like people have been staying there for months and under their luggage probably hasn't seen a hoover in a while i am sure. The sheets hanging from the beds make it feel a bit like a gypsy stop. ”
Posted: on Feb 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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sunnideepdx2033 says:
“ The location of this hostel is excellent, though I agree with others who say the signage could be better so you can find it easier. The staff seems friendly and helpful. Bed/bath clean. My only real problem was, as others have said, the long-term boarders. There seem to be quite a few of them and... more ”
Posted: on Feb 18, 2010 // Rated: |
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margui-f9920 says:
“ Great location, fun and good environment. Free chocolate and coffee throughout the day. Totally recommend it. ”
Posted: on Feb 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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Autumnphoenix says:
“ Small and cosy hostel, friendly and helpful staff, great location to the sights of Edinburgh. Has all the necessary facilities and as hostels go, this has been one of the best iv stayed in while in the UK. Will be back! ”
Posted: on Feb 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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misschloe115934 says:
“ The location was fantastic and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly ”
Posted: on Feb 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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mariakozlovskaya2064 says:
“ This lovely hostel creates the atmosphere of party, it was a great pleasure to stay there! Staff very friendly, bathrooms clean, a lot of funny posters)) ”
Posted: on Feb 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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ainesem says:
“ very accommdating... but the room was VERY HOT and stuffy!! ”
Posted: on Feb 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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richos--3466 says:
“ The hostel was great. Good location, staff, facilities. The only problem that we had was that you feel out of place as the majority of people actually live at the hostel. ”
Posted: on Feb 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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heaven-night9641 says:
“ Very cosy, good showers, nice staff very central!! ”
Posted: on Feb 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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natha8288 says:
“ we stay for 2 night, very nice staff, good location but dirty bathroom and kitchen not very clean. names of room and bed were funny!! ”
Posted: on Feb 5, 2010 // Rated: |
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polhenrymartin5430 says:
“ Cuisine non équipée (à part une taque électrique, bouilloire et micro ondes), donc prévoir de manger froid ou à l'extérieur. A part ça, rien à dire! Et le sourire de Jen à l'arrivée met de bonne humeur :) ”
Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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larissa-burgsdorf570 says:
“ Location is excellent. The hostel has a very friendly and cosy feel. ”
Posted: on Feb 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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andyhudson8153 says:
“ The staff were great when required - very polite and friendly. ”
Posted: on Feb 1, 2010 // Rated: |
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jonathon8601 says:
“ Great Hostel! Would definitely come back. Although a stove would be nice! ”
Posted: on Jan 31, 2010 // Rated: |
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u44560002080 says:
“ Only wireless internet connection and no PC's with internet ”
Posted: on Jan 26, 2010 // Rated: |
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susannahmuirhead9544 says:
“ The fireplace! Loved the fireplace, and all the books, and the free tea and coffee that you could help yourself to whenever you wanted. It made a really cold, wintery stay in Edinburgh that much better. Thanks! ”
Posted: on Jan 25, 2010 // Rated: |
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JohnBing says:
“ Poor location only because it was so difficult to find...inadequate signage. ”
Posted: on Jan 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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Pocho5095 says:
“ Very nive the free hot chocolate ”
Posted: on Jan 23, 2010 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Royal Mile Backpackers
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Jobs Board
- Luggage Storage
- Towels Hire
- Tours Desk
- Communications
- Card Phones
- In Room Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
- Sport & Leisure
- Common Room
Description of Royal Mile Backpackers
What do you want from a hostel????.... Small, cosy, friendly with personal service??. Royal Mile Backpackers is just that. It's a SMALL AND COSY city-centre hostel overlooking Scotland's most famous street. Situated halfway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood palace, it is handy to just about everything, It even boasts it's own small open fire. Located on the famous Royal Mile - the best location to explore everything that Edinburgh has to offer. . Free WiFi · Showers in plenty - hot and powerful! · Clean bed linen (with properly fitted sheets) · We accept cash, sterling travellers cheques and credit cards . Receptionist available to help you during opening hours · Message board facility at reception · Kitchenette open 24 hours · Dining area . Breakfast served 7.30am -10.30am for only £1.90 · Laundry service - we do it for you for just £2.50 · Towel Hire - 20p . lockers in rooms (£10 key deposit) **Free pub crawl every Thursday night** 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. Stay at Royal Mile Backpackers - we treat you sweet.
