BUG Backpackers Hostel Reviews: Reviews of Royal Mile Backpackers

Hostels > Europe > Scotland > Edinburgh

Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SG
Bus 3, 3A, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 37A, 49, 64, X31, X37, X47, N30, N33, N37
Tel (0131) 557 6120
Website www.scotlands-top-hostels.com

BUG Review
This small 38-bed hostel has a brilliant location on the Royal Mile. It has neat and tidy dorms plus a small lounge at the reception with a fireplace. There is also a tiny kitchen (just a toaster, microwave and a fridge) and a little dining room.

Price
Dorm bed £13-15
Prices are in British pounds and are inclusive of all taxes.

Credit Cards
American Express,Diners Club,MasterCard,Visa

Reception Open
7am-3am daily

Book Royal Mile Backpackers

Arrival date	Length of stay: nights

No booking fee when you book Royal Mile Backpackers online through BUG

10 or more people? Book groups here!

Buy the BUG Britain & Ireland travel guidebook

Tell a friend

Last Update: November 30, 2008

Travellers' reviews for Royal Mile Backpackers

Write a Review

Average Rating based on 2 Reviews

Maintenance (3.50)

Cleanliness (3.50)

Facilities (3.50)

Atmosphere (3.50)

Compared to other hostels in this destination

Maintenance (3.32)

Cleanliness (3.32)

Facilities (3.32)

Atmosphere (3.32)

Displaying Reviews: 1 - 2

Sort By:

(Review ID: 4818)

cosy comfortable intimate, September 29, 2004

Reviewer: trekkermick

Pros: n/a
Cons: n/a

Imported Review saw things this way

Maintenance		(3)
Cleanliness		(3)
Facilities		(3)
Atmosphere		(3)

Ive stayed at the Royal Mile Backpackers a few times over the past few years. Overall Id say its an above average hostel with a cosy comfortable intimate feel about it.

The staff were friendly and helpful, as were most of the long termers. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and the beds comfortable enough. Id definitely opt to stay in a room away from the street as the noise can continue quite late, especially in summer.

The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The lounge has a bookshelf with a good selection of books, but time is best passed just shooting the breeze with other travellers.

Security into the hostel is good, needing to pass the constantly manned reception. There are no lockers in the dorms, however the place is small enough that you get the feeling everyone knows whats going on anyway, and any thieves would be found out soon enough.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?

(Review ID: 4819)

Fun,friendly,slightly kooky hostel, July 11, 2003

Reviewer: megsahottie@hotmail.com

Pros: n/a
Cons: n/a

Imported Review saw things this way

Maintenance		(4)
Cleanliness		(4)
Facilities		(4)
Atmosphere		(4)

This hostel is small cosy and situated right in the heart of old town edinburgh. Its friendly staff and longtermers make this hostel warm and inviting. You will always find some one willing to go somewhere and do something. The staff know whats going on in the city no matter what your intrest are. Its also a great starting point for visiting the rest of scotland. THis hostel maybe small but it is full of life and the staff are often the most entertaining. Not for those that are not up for a good time and harmless teasing. Loved it.

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you?

© 1997-2008 BUG Travel Publishing Pty Ltd

the backpackers' ultimate guide