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title: "Royal Mile Backpackers, Edinburgh | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★
# Royal Mile Backpackers

Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 74 reviews ·  #63 #63 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  9.5 Location score
## About Royal Mile Backpackers

Royal Mile Backpackers is a hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 74 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 510 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 123

105 High Street

## How Royal Mile Backpackers scores

Better rated than 71% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **9.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.7**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Transpennine Express</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Magic, Fortune-telling & Witchcraft40 m
-   The Toy Museum Edinburgh50 m
-   Museum of Childhood50 m
-   The Children's Museum60 m
-   Burntisland Museum120 m
-   St Cecilia's Hall140 m

## Royal Mile Backpackers: in detail

Royal Mile Backpackers offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hostel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Royal Mile Backpackers due to the hostel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Royal Mile Backpackers is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hostel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. Royal Mile Backpackers offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast.

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## Questions about Royal Mile Backpackers

### How do guests rate Royal Mile Backpackers?

Royal Mile Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 74 reviews, which is better than 71% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Mile Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Royal Mile Backpackers include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Royal Mile Backpackers?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Royal Mile Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Royal Mile Backpackers have?

Royal Mile Backpackers has 6 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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