The bathrooms were a little bit small BUT they were always clean :)

The staff were friendly and the hostel felt extremely safe!

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing.

The location was excellent & the staff were very friendly & helpful. Good value for the money.

Stayed in September 2025

I felt safe as a solo female traveller. Friendly staff. Convenient location right at the center of the Old Town.

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing

The location was great. People staying in the same room were respectful even if coming back late Communication was smooth and well organised Thank you for this place where we meet one another to exist.

Stayed in August 2025

The place is a bit too small.

They are very organized, and it’s good to know that the staff there are volunteering. Their check-in card provided me with discounts at various pubs around the Royal Mile.

Stayed in August 2025

I'm not sure if they had the option of smaller dorm rooms. By the time I booked there was only mixed 8 bed dorms available. Or maybe I'm just getting too old / fussy to stay in a backpacker - I did turn 60 this year! Although it was noisy being on the Royal Mile, I found the street noise to be oddly hypnotic. I can't say the same for the snoring - but then, I probably snored too!

My friend and I were wanting cheap accommodation in Edinburgh, and you can't get more value for money then backpacker accommodation. Located on the Royal Mile so a fantastic location to explore cental Edinburgh. Royal Mile Backpackers organize lots of activities for guests, so if you're travelling on your own, would be a great way to meet people.

Stayed in July 2025

The front stairs

Stayed in May 2025

I couldn’t check in early

Location

Stayed in July 2025

The very central location on the royal mile street makes the nights a bit uncomfortable due to all the pubs and bars nearby. We couldn't close the windows because it was too warm and opening them let in a lot of street noise. I used ear plugs but it was still a bit hard to fall asleep.

The hostle is nicely located only a few min walk from the train station on the famous Royal Mile street. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostle is well organised, clean and confortable. The staff even helped me with food recommendations, information regarding the buses, and view points in and around the city.

Stayed in July 2025

It was my second time staying at Royal Mile. It is an easily accessible location. The room matches the description and there are cute names for the rooms and beds.

Stayed in July 2025

They told us that they had free towels at check in but they ran out of them the whole time we were there.

Was clean and tidy. It was a nice touch to give away free ear plugs because they were needed because of loud pub opposite that played music until 1am.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was great, just one thing-need to fix the lockers in the rooms, mine was not working.

Stayed in May 2025

We had a good stay here! Met some lovely people and it was handy having a kitchen.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location, central, near popular tourist sites

Stayed in June 2025

Since its in the centre of the city it gets very loud at night.

The rooms were big and clean , bathrooms and toilets were tiny but very clean . Right in center of the city so very convenient .

Stayed in June 2025

Some staff who are not working very not welcoming

Location

Stayed in June 2025

This is not on Royal Mile, just that it is a hostel, so you may get some guests who are a bit nosier/inconsiderate in making a lot of noise in the earlier AM, but the staff does a great job of putting up reminders to be quiet!

The location is great: walking distance from Royal Mile, but also not right in the midst of the super-touristy part of the strip. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and there are great tips of access to different spots throughout the hostel. The bedding was also very comfy for a hostel! Also, extremely LGBTQ+ inclusive!

Stayed in June 2025

kitchen space was a little bit squashy when busy

close to everything we needed, staff were very accommodating - even offering a laundry service (wash, dry, fold) for £5! rooms were cleaned frequently and felt extremely safe

Stayed in June 2025

Showers were a bit slow but not really a deal breaker for me

Clean and communal

Stayed in June 2025

Not a lot of room/space in the hostel, but the sister hostel is right across street for luggage storage etc. Since it's in the center of the busy district, at night it could be noisy from entertainment venues downstairs.

At the center of Royal Mile! Great location and friendly staff.

Stayed in May 2025

The narrow stairs to the entrance.

Clean, safe

Stayed in May 2025

Toilets&Shower area should be bigger, Bathroom is very small

Good location, big room for shared 8 person, comfort bed

Stayed in June 2025

the "living room" was so small, was not at all like the photos. The staff was not so friendly nor helpful somehow.

Warm little hostel, good vibe, atmosphere, loads of books and fun deco. Cosy kitchen and very good location. Room was nice, slept well.

Stayed in May 2025

The locker are ok but they are thin, I needed to take the things from my bag pack. Maybe could be boxes x lockers under the bed .

The location is amazing. The room was nice with spacious. Amenities in the toilet .the staff was fantastic. In both buildings. Como areas really nice. Thanks for the service to leave the bag pack before check in and after check out

Stayed in June 2025