Royal Mile Backpackers - Edinburgh

About Us

Royal Mile Backpackers is a centrally located hostel with a HUGE personality. It’s the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh!

We’re a small and cosy hostel situated smack bang in the city-centre overlooking Scotland’s most famous street – The Royal Mile. Located halfway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, you can’t get much closer to the city centre attractions; bars, cafés, restaurants and nightclubs.

With our open plan kitchen and dinning area, making new friends is easy and there is plenty of space to chill and chat with staff and guests in our cosy lounge area with it’s own open fire. Our dorms are light and bright and our bathrooms are clean and spacious with hot showers.

The hostel also offers free Wi-Fi and free tea, coffee & hot chocolate. Our friendly receptionists will offer you some great advice on what to see and do and where to eat and drink during your stay in Edinburgh.

Royal Mile Backpackers

Edinburgh

Things to know if you're staying with us

  • Reception hours of 07:00-11:00 & 15:00-23:00. Outside of these hours please head to our sister hostel – High Street Hostel.
  • Breakfast for just £2,50

  • Free hot drinks

  • Events throughout the week

  • Check in from 15:00

  • Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations throughout hostel

  • Towel hire available

  • Discounts at local bars and restaurants 

REVIEWS

Royal Mile Backpackers
4.5
Based on 58 reviews
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Cara Sandys
Cara Sandys
2023-08-06T10:04:58+0000
The absolute best location in Edinburgh just 5 mins walk from the train station. It doesn't have a bar which is great... as it means you get some peace and it's very suitable for older lady backpackers!read more
Moritz Thelenberg
Moritz Thelenberg
2023-07-16T21:19:45+0000
At RMB you won’t just find a very good deal for your money in the heart of Edinburgh, you will find a community that is... tightly knit, welcoming, dedicated, funny and familial. During my almost two week stay I made fast friends with staff and travellers alike which transformed my time there from a pleasant trip to one of my all time favourite experiences abroad. With love - Moritzread more
Bawan Arora
Bawan Arora
2023-07-02T09:40:09+0000
Its a really nice hostel for backpackers which organises events every day for the hostelites. Overall vibe is good. The... location of the hostel is really great, its in the centre of the city and walking distance from all the main attractions in Edinburgh.read more
Mark Stephens
Mark Stephens
2023-05-17T13:27:45+0000
Good atmosphere with a fun vibe. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Naia Hill
Naia Hill
2023-05-06T10:18:51+0000
Really nice vibe, lovely rooms!
Nicole Günther
Nicole Günther
2022-09-14T11:27:17+0000
Have nothing to complain about. Hostel is in an old building, right in the city center. But everything's clean and the... bed was ok for a hostel. Really friendly staff.read more
Kayla Lariviere
Kayla Lariviere
2022-07-16T10:05:54+0000
Our group of four had such an amazing time here! The staff was incredible and the group outing to do some ceilidh... dancing was certainly a highlight! Highly recommend for backpackers!!read more
Christopher Mainella
Christopher Mainella
2022-06-08T18:08:50+0000
They easily accommodated us arriving late in Edinburgh. Great breakfast! Comfy beds and great location! Thank you 😊
Lisa Hewett
Lisa Hewett
2022-04-15T19:11:43+0000
I had an amazing stay at RMB. They are located in the middle of The Royal Mile, meaning most hotspots are really close,... but there are also many places to eat or go shopping right in the area. I stayed in one of the female dorms (with 10 beds in it), after 22:00 it is expected that you are quiet in the bedrooms and the hallways which was much appreciated. In the room I stayed in I could enjoy the music from the pub two doors down, but the music stops at about midnight I think. I can definitely recommend RMB as the staff and location are incredibly great! Thanks for the amazing time guys!read more
Enzo Errenio Esse
Enzo Errenio Esse
2022-03-31T10:22:31+0000
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING Thanks for the welcome thanks for everything. We had a really good time and the reception really... assisted us in everything. The very nice environment located in the center of the city with a kitchen always open with the possibility of being able to drink hot drinks for free. Very youthful environment and with many very very courteous people. I highly recommend it to all young people who are looking for a central hostel in the city and who for those who have no experience can find very valid support in this hostel. Kisses, hugs and thanks for your courtesy, availability for assistance and hospitality.read more
Mónica Fortmann
Mónica Fortmann
2019-09-21T13:35:39+0000
Muy limpio y ordenado, buena organización. Buen servicio.
Alex Olteanu
Alex Olteanu
2019-06-12T21:21:14+0000
Friendly central affordable place ideal for backpackers
Fernando Gustavo Ferreri
Fernando Gustavo Ferreri
2019-04-10T20:52:19+0000
Ottimo Hostel, posizione strategica in centro città, atmosfera molto bella e accogliente.. una cucina fantastica dove... condividere sperienze di vita con persone di tutto il.mondo..consiglio vivamente questo Ostello..read more
Alexander Schmidt
Alexander Schmidt
2018-11-09T20:23:03+0000
Back here after 9 years and not much has changed, and that's for the better. Awesome small hostel in the heart of... Edinburgh, cozy and clean, very nice staff as it was back then. Love the fire place at the entrance for the cold days.read more
Aurore Azais
Aurore Azais
2018-10-18T06:51:38+0000
I found the welcoming being very cold and not friendly at all! I wish I was received as a guest, as a friend, and feel... like home, that was not the case. The stay was just fine then, clean bed, house, kitchen very clean and well kept...For me what makes my stay is the human behavior, and i was disappointed by the way i have been received.read more
Renato Henriques
Renato Henriques
2018-02-14T21:50:56+0000
Joanna Vandenbring
Joanna Vandenbring
2017-11-20T21:17:48+0000
Very nice and clean hostel right in the city centre. The beds are comfortable but fairly short, the showers clean, the... kitchen well equipped. I was welcomed by friendly staff and had a decent breakfast in the morning (£2). The train and coach stations and all tourist attractions are within walking distance.read more
Barbara Pitzianti
Barbara Pitzianti
2017-08-29T14:02:12+0000
Eiko Hosaka Tiernan
Eiko Hosaka Tiernan
2016-05-02T12:08:45+0000
Antonella Dolce
Antonella Dolce
2015-10-31T15:40:06+0000
William Brooks
William Brooks
2014-12-29T11:09:18+0000
Mariette Ruijter
Mariette Ruijter
2014-06-22T11:21:24+0000
Rachel Ní Longargain
Rachel Ní Longargain
2014-06-20T21:00:40+0000
Andy Egan
Andy Egan
2014-06-19T14:30:30+0000
黃南西
黃南西
2014-06-17T02:44:32+0000
Stacey Masson
Stacey Masson
2014-06-15T19:42:27+0000
Alessandro Manzelli
Alessandro Manzelli
2014-06-15T04:57:20+0000
Maryanna Maryanna
Maryanna Maryanna
2014-04-26T09:11:00+0000
Nadj LA
Nadj LA
2014-03-19T14:18:26+0000
Eva Dimitrova Worst
Eva Dimitrova Worst
2014-03-08T10:15:37+0000
Great place, awesome people! Will be back!
Geoff Lindsay
Geoff Lindsay
2014-02-22T12:58:06+0000
Stan Louw
Stan Louw
2014-02-20T19:17:46+0000
Lived here for 3 months on Gap year. Awesome place.
Sai Narayan
Sai Narayan
2014-01-21T03:54:25+0000
Chris Nuttall
Chris Nuttall
2014-01-06T09:36:02+0000
Anna Dydochkina
Anna Dydochkina
2014-01-02T12:49:41+0000
Andrea Ferroglia
Andrea Ferroglia
2013-12-03T08:14:37+0000
Maicol Terenzi
Maicol Terenzi
2013-11-27T17:28:08+0000
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how to find us

booking policies

Strictly no stag or hen parties.
You will need photographic ID to sign.
Please note if you are booking for more than 5 people you need to contact us directly before making the booking.
Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to 10:30am on the day of arrival. No-shows will be charged the equivalent of two nights stay.
Key deposit required on check-in (£10, Drivers license, or Passport)
All payment types accepted at check-in.
All payment types except American Express available for online bookings.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Telephone:
+44 (0) 131 557 6120
Email:
royalmile@macbackpackers.com
Facebook:
/royalmilebackpackers
Address:
Royal Mile Backpackers
105 High St
Edinburgh
EH1 1SG
Scotland

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