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Old Town · Edinburgh · United Kingdom

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

Last price we saw: £83, on 18 Oct

65 Cockburn StreetView on map
Very Good
2,895 reviews
7.6
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Shared lounge/TV areaShared kitchen
Stay1 night

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About this hotel

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is a 2-star hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Central Location in Edinburgh Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Backpackers provides easy access to popular attractions such as The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Waverley station, and Edinburgh Castle. The property's proximity to Royal Mile and various points of interest like National Museum of Scotland and University of Edinburgh makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city. Free WiFi and Shared Lounge Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi during your stay at Edinburgh Backpackers. Unwind in the shared lounge area, perfect for socializing with fellow guests or planning your adventures in Edinburgh. Non-Smoking Property Rest assured in a smoke-free environment at Edinburgh Backpackers. With a commitment to providing a comfortable stay, the property ensures a clean and healthy atmosphere for all guests.

Guest reviews

7.6
Very Good
2,895 reviews

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Romina🇦🇷
29 Aug 2026
6.0

Pros: clean, free coffee and tea. Cons: the bathrooms in a different floor

Junior🇩🇪
29 Aug 2026
8.0

Cómodo y agradable

Pros: Los cuartos y las instalaciones ordenados Cons: A mi parecer todo estuvo bien

Olson🇺🇸
28 Aug 2026
8.0

Great location

Pros: Great location and really nice staff Cons: The room was hot

Coen🇪🇸
28 Aug 2026
8.0

Prima kamer met een centrale ligging

Pros: We kregen een gratis upgrade waarbij er een keuken was. Cons: We zijn niet gewend om.een gedeelde badkamer buiten de kamer te hebben.

Katie🇬🇧
27 Aug 2026
7.0

Pros: Nice place in center of Edinburgh to stay for a few nights. Kitchen facilities and showers good, and a nice common space with some sofas to sit on. Staff were helpful. Cons: Some of the laminate floor panels were loose so a almost fell over a few times ! Could do with a little updating.

Typical weather

November here averages 6°C, with around 79 mm of rain across the month.

Climate data: NASA POWER

Twenty-year averages for this area, not a forecast.

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