Royal Mile Backpackers

excellent location in the middle of the royal mile. Staff were super friendly and so was the atmosphere of the hostel, this was my first time staying in one and I felt safe as a female solo traveller. Staff are at reception until 11pm and you can always walk to the sister hostel if you need anything later than that - sister hostel is across the road you could see it from our room. The hostel provide you with earplugs and towels. Such a positive and social vibe, they organise activities for guests if they want to meet other travellers e.g. quiz night and celileh dancing, there are reading nooks and books, games for people to use. The kitchen was clean and you can cook your own food there too, there were free milk, tea and coffee which I had before I left. Checking out before reception was open early in the morning was simple too.

its not the hostels fault but the lady sleeping in dorm was such a loud snorer and I didnt sleep well, you can get ear plugs at reception but I had my own. I would still book again as for one night its great value for money and edinburgh is a very expensive city. The beds were quite narrow and I wasn't used to climbing on the top bunk so when you book you can ask for a lower bed when you book. The womens only bathrooms were busy even at 7am.

Close to shops and restaurants. About a 10 min walk from Waverley Train Station and just down the road from Edinburgh Castle. We were able to store our luggage at the sister hostel for free which was a bonus.

Location couldnt get any better. Staff were nice and get the job done. Excellent.

i think volunteers for the hostel were more than the guests at times. Perhaps a guest centric amosphere is better for visitors.

Comfy bed and convenient location

Facilities-toilet/shower were pretty gross and hot and cramped Noisy and smelly.