Reviews of Royal Mile Backpackers

105 High Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland EH1 1SG

Customer Reviews & Ratings

83.3%

101 out of 115 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Royal Mile Backpackers'

Atmosphere
81.6%
Location
95.2%
Facilities
72.8%
Fun
75.2%
Staff
88.8%
Cleanliness
80.8%
Safety
88.0%
Value
84.0%

Customer Reviews: What did customers think about Royal Mile Backpackers?

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Date Royal Mile Backpackers Customer Reviews Overall Rating
17 November 2009
Customer review

It was a very clean and friendly place to stay, very well located right in the city center and a good price for that.

92%
08 November 2009
Customer review

very friendly staff, ace location

87%
08 November 2009
Customer review

The residents of the hostel mostly seem to be long term (working and living on the Royal Mile) but they are friendly and welcoming to the other residents who are only there for a night or a week. The rooms are a decent size, although the beds themselves aren't very comfortable. The breakfast was meager, but the staff was very nice and quick to help.

95%
02 November 2009
Customer review

The postion of the property is ideal as you are in the centre of 1 of the main streets.

72%
01 November 2009
Customer review

It's cute and well-located.

47%
17 October 2009
Customer review

Women on reception was sour... Locationa good but noisy! Only 2 showers/toilets for ALL females staying there... There are definaltley better hostels in Edinburgh (do your homework)

62%
06 October 2009
Ruth McCallum

nice atmosphere, appreciated the laundry service,

92%
15 September 2009
Customer review

Friendly atmosphere. Central location.

85%
21 June 2009
Customer review

felt comfortable when stay, location is excellent, and have free coffee and tea all day long, nice hostel, strongly recommend.

97%
09 June 2009
Customer review

it is safe for girl travel alone and stay in royal mile

95%
07 June 2009
Customer review

Security of personal locker.

92%
01 June 2009
Garth Brown

Great place for what you pay. Right in the heart of the city, good security (lockers available), very clean and comfortable. Seemed to have a lively atmosphere if you wanted to be a part of it - veryu welcoming- but not forced upon you if you wanted a quiter stay. bathrooms were small (2 showers for guys) which could be a problem if it was very crowded, but had no problem with it myself. would highly recomomend it.

92%
17 May 2009
Customer review

Helpfulness of staff.

85%
11 May 2009
Emma Orr

The phrase - "you get what you pay for" springs to mind. It is fine for a quick stay, VERY small but does say this in the Ad. Full of long term aussies staying and working in Edinburgh. Felt a bit like their house really, bit off putting but all friendly enough.. Showers are good, bed was good, slept well even if I did have to share with a load of smelly boys!!

90%
10 May 2009
Customer review

Friendliness of staff.

82%
02 May 2009
Customer review

Friendly atmosphere. I have to say it's a "typical" backpackers place, so there are lot's of young people (students). When I was there they behaved pretty civilized though. It made it easy to meet people to hang out with.

92%
28 April 2009
Erik Griep

Good location

80%
26 April 2009
Customer review

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70%
22 April 2009
Brooke Herrington

Wow! What a good stay. Having just come from the Bus Station Hostel in the New Town, this was such a welcome change. The location is great just a few blocks down form the Royal Mile, tidy and the staff were friendly and there was plenty of information to be had about Edinburgh and Scotland. Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, and included in the price was a large storage locker in the room. Just really great. Go.

100%
18 April 2009
Customer review

Excellent place to stay for central location. Staff very helpful and friendly.

82%
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