Edinburgh Backpackers

The Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel has it all. Location, friendly staff, comfortable beds, affordable prices, an international and lively atmosphere and did I mention a superb location. Situated in a 18th century building in the heart of the historic Old Town on Edinburgh’s funkiest Street, our hostel is located 50 metres from the Royal Mile and less than 2 minute’s walk from the Train station and airport shuttle bus. This means we’re perfectly positioned in the middle of Edinburgh’s many attractions and wild nightlife.

We have bright, clean and spacious dorm rooms and a few private rooms, which are located in our main building, and some have magnificent views down Cockburn Street or over the Edinburgh skyline. We also have a large number of other private rooms housed in self-catering apartments in two separate buildings on the same street. These tend to be a bit quieter and are quite popular with couples or small groups


The Hostel has a 24-hour reception and there is no curfew so you are free to explore the city until all hours in the morning. We also have a large self-catering kitchen, pool room, chill out room with Sky TV. If you don’t feel like cooking there is café/bar attached to the Hostel called the Southern Cross Café. Come here for a relaxing drink, or to do some emailing on the Internet. We have an extensive menu and a wide range of drinks to offer. All Hostel guests also receive a 15% discount off their food bill.

Any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (over 21) and must not be in shared rooms.

Check-in time is from 1pm. Check out time is 10am.
Photo ID required at check-in



Hogmanay 2009/2010: 4 Day Package (includes the following):

4 Nights Accommodation
4 Breakfasts

Important notice for New-Year period 2009/2010:
We are offering a 4 night minimum stay from £50.00 per person per night. (£200.00+ pp for those 4 nights.) All prices are subject to change.

With all bookings Hostelworld will deduct 10% deposit - the remaining balance will be due 1 month before arrival. If you book after the 30th November the Hostel will require full payment when we receive the booking.

Over Hogmanay (New Year’s) all cancellations must be made 14 days before your arrival date or you will be charged the full amount!

Any cancellations received less than 14 days prior to the date of arrival will not receive a refund, unless beds can be re-sold.

Directions

From the Train Station take the exit to Waverley Bridge. When you are on the street turn Left and continue for one hundred metres and there will be a small roundabout. On the otherside of the roundabout is Cockburn Street. Head up the street to Number 65. We're right next to the Southern Cross Cafe.

From the Airport Shuttle bus. Turn left when exiting the bus. Head along the street for 100 metres and there will be a small roundabout. On the otherside of the roundabout is Cockburn Street. Head up the street to Number 65. We're right next to the Southern Cross Cafe.

Driving? Follow directions the the Royal Mile (High Street) and turn down Cockburn Street (one way traffic).

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Linen Included, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Common Room