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Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

  • 65 Cockburn Street, EH1 1BU Edinburgh, United Kingdom - View on map
7.6 /10
Very good
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hostel
Reserve

About Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only

Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only is situated conveniently in Edinburgh, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 500 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 1.2 km from Edinburgh Castle and 200 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Popular points of interest near the hostel include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Playhouse and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.

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Rooms: 59

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Rooms & Availability

Double Room with Private Bathroom

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Room Amenities
  • Power outlet near the bed,
  • Indoor heating,
  • Garbage bins
Bathroom
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Body wash,
  • Ensuite bathroom,
  • Shower facilities,
  • Restroom,
  • Hair cleanser
Media & Technology
  • Television,
  • Television with flat screen,
  • Television with cable channels,
  • TV with satellite channels
Services & Extras
  • Physical key entry,
  • Bath towels,
  • Bed linens
Accessibility
  • Top levels reachable solely by staircase
Safety & security
  • Emergency fire extinguisher,
  • Fire alarm,
  • CO (carbon monoxide) detector

This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Twin Room with Bathroom

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This twin room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Rooms are 25 square metres.

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

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The quadruple room features a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room offers heating. The unit provides 2 beds.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a shared bathroom. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Twin Room (Bunk bed)

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This twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a shared bathroom. The unit provides 1 bed.

Amenities

Services

Services

  • Online services
  • Wireless Internet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Reception services

Reception services

  • Baggage holding area
  • Secure storage compartments
Common areas

Common areas

  • Communal kitchen
  • Common living room with TV
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

  • No smoking rooms
  • Climate control
  • Smoke-free property
  • Only for adults
  • Electronic key card entry
Safety & security

Safety & security

  • Round-the-clock security
  • Security alert system
  • Fire detection alarms
  • Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
  • Exterior video surveillance
  • Emergency fire suppression devices
Safety features

Safety features

  • Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
  • Commonly used stationery items like printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper have been eliminated
  • Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas
  • Procedures implemented to monitor guest health
  • Availability of first aid kits
  • Connection to healthcare professionals
  • Property provides thermometers for guest use
Physical distancing

Physical distancing

  • Touch-free check-in/check-out
  • Non-cash payment options
  • Social distancing guidelines observed
  • Protective screens or barriers between employees and guests in relevant areas

Internet

  • Complimentary WiFi!
  • The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Parking

  • Details about parking facilities are not available.

House Rules

Check-in

  • From 14:00 hours

Check-out

  • Until 10:00 hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Important information
At Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Contact methods
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Marek 06 - 2025
9/10

Hostel in city center, close to Waverley station and Royal Mile. Quiet street, easy to find. Room was clean, beds comfortable. Kitchen small but functional. Shared bathroom with one room. Staff helpful and friendly. Good value for location.

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FAQ

What COVID-19 safety measures are in place?

Social distancing and regular disinfection are in place. See details on our website.

Does Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only have a pool?

No, Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only does not have a pool.

Are there physical barriers between staff and guests at Edinburgh Backpackers - over 18s only?

Yes, protective screens are installed in contact areas.

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