Reviews of Caledonian Backpackers

3 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH24PA

93.7%

957 out of 1072 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Caledonian Backpackers'

Atmosphere
94.4%
Location
95.2%
Facilities
92.8%
Cleanliness
88.8%
Staff
96.0%
Value
96.0%
Safety
92.8%

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alex walter

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

10 October 2011 alex would recommend this property

Liked: 12pm checkout, and the vegemite available at breakfast

Disliked: nothing

82.9%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 80% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Danielle de Ree

With friends / other travellers

City break
Partying / nightlife
Relaxation/spa
Sightseeing & culture

09 October 2011 Danielle would recommend this property

Liked: Everything was just perfect!

Disliked: n/a

100.0%
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Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture
Work / volunteering

09 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: everything

Disliked: nothing

74.3%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 60% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Sightseeing & culture

08 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I really liked the breakfast, it was offered for a long period of time and there was a good selection for a continental. The computers were available all the time and the internet was free, another great bonus! The lounge/ bar area was comfortable with alot of activities provided, like giant chess and pool, and drinks are reasonably priced.

Disliked: I found the rooms to have a lot of street noise, and I didn't like the toilets and showers. There was 3 showers for an entire floor of females. The shower had no area to change and when the door was open, anyone passing by could see into the showers.

88.6%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 100%

Aaron Reymers

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

08 October 2011 Aaron would recommend this property

Liked: the location and the pub crawl they organised. and having a wii and computer for use

Disliked: the dorms were quite large but i didnt have any trouble sleeping

88.6%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 80% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

City break
Partying / nightlife
Relaxation/spa
Shopping
Sightseeing & culture
Visiting friends or family

07 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Comparing to other hostels in UK, it;'s very clean and friendly. A good and cheap place to stay. Plus there is a chance to get breakfast - toast, cereal, coffee, tea, juice, Free internet access, nice, a bit freaky design.

Disliked: Couldn't find a socket in the room.

91.4%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife
Sightseeing & culture

06 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The whole chilled set up of the place like the bean bag room the swamp bar and the space in the room

Disliked: The squeaky floor boards. Made it harder to come in and out late without disturbing people

97.1%
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Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

With friends / other travellers

Events / festivals

05 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: EVERYTHING! Bean bag cinema is tops :) Whole place is great, free laptops use, cheap bar comfy beds!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Meredith Larson

With friends / other travellers

Relaxation/spa
Sightseeing & culture
Visiting friends or family

05 October 2011 Meredith would recommend this property

Liked: This place was better by far than all the hotels we stayed in in London. I felt a bit too old to be at a hostel, but enjoyed being there and would go again.

Disliked: I have no complaints.

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jessica quinn

With friends / other travellers

Backpacking / gap year

04 October 2011 jessica would recommend this property

Liked: hell chilled out, atmosphere awesome, some much to do if you just want a quiet night in (wii, movies, cucumber lounge) paintings all over the walls are amazing, Loved my stay and will definatly be back!

Disliked: nothing

65.7%
Atmosphere - 60% Staff - 80% Facilities - 60% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 60%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

01 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It was located centrally and close to train station

Disliked: They raised the price on weekends even though it was pretty empty.

82.9%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 80%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Customer review

Alone

City break
Sightseeing & culture

30 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: facilities offered

Disliked: none

100.0%
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Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

28 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great character and amazing range of facilities provided, laundry room cheap and efficient. Very short walk to shops and castle, the most comfortable bed I've stayed in since leaving home!

Disliked: Nothing.

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

28 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This place has an awesome atmosphere. Everything is artistically decorated, there's always good music, and the staff are always keen to offer adivce or just have a chat. There's a big kitchen, a bar/lounge, the 'Cucumber Room' which is a great place to read or have a nap, and a freaking beanbag cinema. Also, plenty of computers with free internet access scattered across the building is a big plus

Disliked: The only negative thing I could say was that the laundry is quite small and closed between 10am-6pm. Then again, it's cheap, so who cares

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Alice Nidd

With friends / other travellers

City break
Sightseeing & culture

25 September 2011 Alice would recommend this property

Liked: The walls are pretty, good free breakfast and cheap bar!

Disliked: Noisy building work going on outside

94.3%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Backpacking / gap year

24 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: everything!

Disliked: showers

85.7%
Atmosphere - 80% Staff - 80% Facilities - 80% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 80%

Customer review

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

23 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Everything is nice...

Disliked: The water to take shower isn't hot enough for me and the bathroom was a bit cold, because there is some wind...

91.4%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 60% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 80% Value - 100%

Customer review

Alone

Business / conference

23 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great value for money. Cliché, but true!

Disliked: Hostel quite frequently throughout Europe, and can't say many the staff are as friendly here as other places I've been to. Perhaps it's more noticeable because I usually travel with a group..

97.1%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 80%
Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Family Holiday
Visiting friends or family

22 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I have never seen a hostel this amazing. The interiors of the building are fun and artsy, the bar has amazingly comfortable seats, the kitchen is well equipped and large. The beds are amazing for the money - the sheets are clean and fresh, the mattresses are not lumpy or springy. The noise of the bar and the TV room can be a bit distracting, but are for the most par easy to block out. Caledonian Backpackers surprised us in the most pleasant of ways, and can be sure we will be back.

Disliked: The lockers in the rooms did not have a lock, however the rooms were key-card accessible only, so it still felt secure.

97.1%
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Location - 100% Cleanliness - 100% Value - 100%

Martina Rooney

Alone

Work / volunteering

22 September 2011 Martina would recommend this property

Liked: Great place. Love the cucumber room the best! The Swamp bar is great, good wifi, place is very clean, lockers in the rooms are a great size a very big thumbs up!

Disliked: No Complaints!

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Caroline Arbuckle

With friends / other travellers

Shopping
Sightseeing & culture
Visiting friends or family

22 September 2011 Caroline would recommend this property

Liked: Love the beanbag cinema and the bar. Pretty sweet.

Disliked: Not much that I disliked.

82.9%
Atmosphere - 100% Staff - 100% Facilities - 100% Safety - 100%
Location - 60% Cleanliness - 60% Value - 60%

Lindsay Boyd

Alone

Backpacking / gap year
Partying / nightlife

19 September 2011 Lindsay would recommend this property

Liked: the bar was great, everyone was nice and the breakfast was amazing. the movie room was a great place to chill, always someone to party with. got to call my family back home for the first time in a few months thanks to their skype phones available for use.

Disliked: it was great, no dislikes.

51.4%
Atmosphere - 40% Staff - 60% Facilities - 40% Safety - 60%
Location - 80% Cleanliness - 20% Value - 60%

Customer review

With my spouse / partner

Sightseeing & culture

16 September 2011

Liked: some rooms are not clean enough.

Disliked: beds

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Massimiliano Cerullo

Alone

Sightseeing & culture

15 September 2011 Massimiliano would recommend this property

Liked: Clean and friendly

Disliked: Nothing

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simon cooke

Alone

Business / conference

14 September 2011 simon would recommend this property

Liked: vibrant atmosphere, friendly visitors and staff, chilled out and relaxed!

Disliked: would be nicer if there is better provision for bicycles


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