Terms & Conditions
Due to the historic nature of our buildings we do not have any elevators or disabled access. The hostel is spread accross 4 buildings on the same street.
* We are a fun and energetic hostel aimed at travellers and backpackers.
*Government issued photo ID (passport, national identity card, drivers licence) must be provided at check-in. Failure to do so will result in your booking being cancelled. ID must be in the name of the guest staying.
*No under 18's.
*Group bookings of more than 8 people must contact us directly to make a booking. Be aware that if you book online for a group, your reservation will be cancelled and you will lose the 12% deposit.
*We do not accept stag or hen parties and reserve the right to refuse accomodation to such groups.
*We cannot guarantee that groups will be roomed together. This depends on availability.
*Check in time is 2pm.
*Check out time is strictly 10am, we do not offer a late check-out service.
*Double rooms have one large bed for 2 persons
*Twin rooms have either 2 single beds or a set of bunk beds
*Triple rooms have 1 double bed and 1 single bed
*Due to the large number of private rooms that we have we cannot guarantee that you will get one of the rooms pictured on this page. If you would like a particular room you have seen, please contact us directly
Important!!! When you make a reservation, you are booking an room type (not a specific room). Each room type includes similar rooms of similar size and equipment, however, interior design can be different. Reservations can only be taken and confirmed by making an advance payment of 100% of the full rental amount. This can be paid using debit and credit cards (online). We will process your booking within 48 hours of receiving your request.
Bookings made on Google or directly through the Edinburgh Backpackers Website will be charged at time of booking. If cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival (unless on a Special Event date, where no refund is due), a 75% refund will be processed within 3 days.
By making the booking, you are agreeing to all the hostel's terms and conditions. (please read these before booking!)
Special event bookings
All Special events are non-refundable.
31 January - 2 February 2025 - Scotland vs Italy at Murrayfield
7-9 February 2025 - Scotland vs Ireland at Murrayfield
7- 9 March 2025 - Scotland vs Wales at Murrayfield
18 - 21 April 2025 - Easter
2-5 May - Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
23-26 May - Late May Bank Holiday weekend (Edinburgh Marathon on 25/5)
31 May - Robbie Williams at Murrayfield
7 June - Billy Joel at Murrayfield
1 - 24 August - Edinburgh Festival
8, 9 and 12 August 2025 - Oasis at Murrayfield
21 August - ACDC at Murrayfield.
'Non-refundable bookings' will be charged within 24 hours of the booking being made and as stated, are non-refundable!
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel reserves the rights to charge any guest who causes damage to the hostel a fine of up to £200 depending on the severity of the damages caused.
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By making a booking, you are agreeing to all the hostel's terms and conditions. (please read these before booking!)