Old Stamp Office Close
Old Stamp Office Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1PE, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Central Location in Edinburgh
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Backpackers provides easy access to popular attractions such as The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Waverley station, and Edinburgh Castle. The property's proximity to Royal Mile and various points of interest like National Museum of Scotland and University of Edinburgh makes it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city.
Free WiFi and Shared Lounge
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi during your stay at Edinburgh Backpackers. Unwind in the shared lounge area, perfect for socializing with fellow guests or planning your adventures in Edinburgh.
Non-Smoking Property
Rest assured in a smoke-free environment at Edinburgh Backpackers. With a commitment to providing a comfortable stay, the property ensures a clean and healthy atmosphere for all guests.
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Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms and towels
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms and towels
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms and towels
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - No windows, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms and towels
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Bunk bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bunk Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 30-inch Smart TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms and towels
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
15 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
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Ubicación
Muy ruidoso y pequeño
La sala comune dove si può sostare, usufruire dei giochi di società, ricaricare il telefono e portarsi qualcosa da mangiare.
Nella struttura erano presenti due soli bagni (due gabinetti) per le Donne e solo due per gli uomini. Ciò comporta che i bagni la notte diventavano indecenti da utilizzare.
La ubicación inmejorable! Súper fácil de llegar y cómodo para conocer los principales atractivos. Cama cómoda, almohada a mejorar. Sala de estar muy bonita y cómodos. Personal súper agradable.
Que te cobran por dejar el equipaje, en mí caso finalmente no lo dejé pero sería una muy buena atención que no cobraran a los que hemos pagado el alojamiento.
Posizione migliore di questa per un alloggio non ci può essere
Non c’è il minimo isolamento acustico nella stanza, per esempio si sentiva chiaramente quello che si sono detti i vicini di stanza
Everything was great! Amazing location and so close to the train station.
Dorm was in a different building to kitchen, but not far away.
L'emplacement
La proximité avec la rue, le bruit lorsque les autres rentraient dans le bâtiment. À 5h30, on ne pouvait plus dormir.
cercania centro
escaleras
The property was situated in a really good place, it was convenient to go places from there. The staffs are really welcoming. Loved their overall hospitality!
La ubicación
Las zonas comunes no eran cómodas de usar
Le point fort c’est l’emplacement de cet établissement au cœur de la vieille ville.
Cet établissement n’est pas vraiment un hôtel, mais plutôt une auberge. Quand on lit le descriptif sur Booking ce n’est pas clairement dit, c’est dommage… Néanmoins notre chambre était calme.
Posizione centralissima
Pulizia non adeguata
La présence d’une cuisine Et un grand salon avec vue panoramique sur l’artère historique d Edimbourg La possibilité de laisser ses bagages la journée pour 3£50.
L’isolation mais c’est normal c’est un immeuble historique et le fait que les chambres comportent bcp de dortoirs, nous étions 14 dans la chambres
Everthing except common room was not communicative enough
La ubicación excelente. Pocos
Pocos baños
Location
Very noise 😑
Location, staff, 'penthouse' room with bed, couch, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, views
Kettle didn't work properly, lack of cooking containers for the microwave
Its all perfect
Tudo limpo e cheiroso. Tem Espaços de socialização e não tem barulho. Dormi a noite toda
Nada me Desagradou
Ideal as it was central to station pubs and things to doo during festival
La ubicación súper bien
Estuve en la última planta. Subir sin ascensor fue un poco pesado.
The facility is in a great place. This was the best part of my trip. Bathrooms are very clean too which made my stay really enjoyable.
They don’t have cameras in upper floor and so if anything happens, they wouldn’t know.
Location,confy
Need pay for towels and padlock
All good. They have a kitchen as well you can cook your own food.
Was clean , comfortable and surprisingly quiet.
Everything was good
Location
No lift, washroom not available in the same floor for female (we weee in mixed dormitories room)
Met 14 op een kamer, maar toch voelde deze ruim aan (hoog plafond, vrij groot). Elkeen had een apart kastje. De ligging was zeer makkelijk aan de royal mile. Alles was wel zeer proper.
Geen kapstokken op de kamer (om bvb handdoek te laten drogen). Bedden zijn vrij klein voor mensen groter dan 185cm. In de douches was het moeilijk om alles droog te houden (een krukje zou handig zijn). In de gang van de doucheruimte zouden ook enkele kapstokken welkom zijn om dan je droge kleren op te hangen. Als je 's nachts naar toilet moet en je kamerpasje vergeten bent, kan je niet meer binnen (een code of armband is daarom handiger)
Staff gentile; stanza e ambienti comuni puliti; la nostra stanza privata era nell'attico, dove c'era solo un'altra stanza, e ci trovavamo in una palazzina separata dai dormitori misti, perciò nel complesso era molto tranquillo e silenzioso. Te e latte disponibili nella cucina.
The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean. We didn't use the kitchen so can't comment about it.
It's located on a busy street. It was loud even after way past midnight. I don't think I'll stay here again.
Los cuartos y las instalaciones ordenados
A mi parecer todo estuvo bien
clean, free coffee and tea.
the bathrooms in a different floor
Great location and really nice staff
The room was hot
We kregen een gratis upgrade waarbij er een keuken was.
We zijn niet gewend om.een gedeelde badkamer buiten de kamer te hebben.
Nice place in center of Edinburgh to stay for a few nights. Kitchen facilities and showers good, and a nice common space with some sofas to sit on. Staff were helpful.
Some of the laminate floor panels were loose so a almost fell over a few times ! Could do with a little updating.
Det är centralt och prisvärt! Finns möjlighet till att laga egen mat och många bra platser att sitta och äta sin mat på. Trevligt bemötande hos de allra flesta som arbetar där. De har 24h öppen reception och man var tvungen att bevisa att man bodde på hostlet, kändes otroligt säkert, speciellt som solo resenär.
Köket var bra att ha men tyvärr lite för trångt när fler skulle laga mat samtidigt. Förstod efter ett tag att det är volontärer som jobbar mot boende. De flesta var trevliga, flitiga och hade service tänk medans andra kunde högt och tydligt uttrycka sig hur äckligt det var att städa dusch/toaletter, flertal gånger. Sen fanns det inga pappershanddukar utan alla skulle dela på "vanliga" handdukar, vilket jag tycker är ohygeiniskt och äckligt. Samma med handdukarna i köket som alltid var otroligt våta och kändes inte fräscha att torka disken med.
It’s wonderful and family like environment
Notre chambre était grande et au calme (côté court), située dans la rue principale, idéal pour visiter la ville. Les parties communes étaient propres et bien équipées. Si je reviens à Edinburgh, je réserverais de nouveau ce logement.
Le WiFi ne fonctionnait pas parfaitement mais cela n'a pas du tout gâché notre séjour
their bed was not okk they give very thin pillow was not comfortable for sleeping lying down my head whole night.
TUTTO
NIENTE
The location
The lockers are really small and a bit inconvenient even for just backpacker luggage
Location is great! They also offer super nice social activities and trips or discount for the neighbouring café, which has some really nice breakfast and caaaakes! Staff was very friendly too
Comfortable and clean bed. The room temperature was just nice. Roommates are considerate, quiet during quiet hours. Bathroom is clean. Two sockets per bed. At night there are sounds coming from bars afar but it wasn't a big concern as I fell asleep almost immediately in the comfy bed. I stored my luggage for free during day of arrival in front of the reception desk. No lockers, just bring a lock for your own bag.
köket var väl uttrustad fanns allt jag behövde ,ren och fin , lugn kändes som jag bodde i ett lägenhet
trappan
Ottima posizione in centro Consiglio per tranquillità ☺️
Great beds, bathrooms and staff. They even have movie nights!
Showers don’t have much space to dress
Everything
Nothing
Location great .
Was ëut in another building which was not the best but ok for one night
Nothing apart from location was spot on
Everything it was dark dingy and bedding and towels needed updating carpets terribly worn and this was private rooms
The location is perfect- few steps from Royal mile and Waverley train station. Well equipped kitchen, friendly stuff, 15 % discount for food in the cafe near
Not comfortable pillow, lots of noise from outside, no lift, narrow lockers
The worst student accommodation experience ever! This was the worst student accommodation I have ever stayed in. The quality of the bed was extremely poor. It was made of wood and was incredibly noisy, creaking with every movement made by the person in the bunk above me. I couldn't sleep at all during my stay. To make matters worse, the lights were on all the time, and there were no curtains separating the beds, making it impossible to get any rest or privacy. I do not recommend this place at all.
The worst student accommodation experience ever! This was the worst student accommodation I have ever stayed in. The quality of the bed was extremely poor. It was made of wood and was incredibly noisy, creaking with every movement made by the person in the bunk above me. I couldn't sleep at all during my stay. To make matters worse, the lights were on all the time, and there were no curtains separating the beds, making it impossible to get any rest or privacy. I do not recommend this place at all.
L'emplacement est vraiment bien.
La cuisine est très petite, la moitié des placards et frigos sont réservé au personnel. Aux heures de pointe il est impossible de circuler et de cuisiner. Les wc sont très étroit, il ne faut pas être gros! Salle de bain commune très petite, juste 3 douches pour les filles. La rue est très bruyante, la fenêtre du dortoir reste ouverte à cause des odeurs corporelles, les boulles quies sont à prévoir
En plein coeur du vieux Edimbourg, situation parfaite. Prix "relativement" compétitif
la taille de la chambre (environ 10 m²) pour 4 lits superposés, Matelas sommaire, Bruit de la rue très important (et pourtant dans une ruelle) aucune isolation sonore. Pas de cuisine commune
Super emplacement
Un dortoir reste un dortoir...
La ubicacion es excelente, los baños muy limpios la habitacion privada para cuatro es grande
Los 4 pisos por escalera
Excelente ubicación, el hostal muy bonito y limpio. Definitivamente lo recomiendo.
Las camas no tenían cortinas, considerando que son habitaciones compartidas, falta un poco de privacidad.
Ubicació molt bona, al costat de la Royal Street.
Espais de l'habitacoó molt petits, com el lavabo del bany, per exemple. Per anar amb cotxe molt difícil per aparcar.
Laba atrašanās vieta
Tas, ka bija jāguļ vienā istabiņā ar vīriešiem, bijām kopā ar draudzeni
Rien à redire ! c'était parfait, le personnel est au top et très attentif aux demandes. Tous est propre je trouve (même la cuisine), le système de carte est très pratique ! Et le gros point fort, est la localisation ! vous ne trouverez pas mieux !
wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff
Maybe not a realistic or practical request but would have like more privacy in the bunk beds
Notre chambre était grande et au calme (côté court), située dans la rue principale, idéal pour visiter la ville. Les parties communes étaient propres et bien équipées. Si je reviens à Edinburgh, je réserverais de nouveau ce logement.
Le WiFi ne fonctionnait pas parfaitement mais cela n'a pas du tout gâché notre séjour
In der Küche ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Wird ständig sauber gemacht und ist geräumig
Viele Treppen
Ubicación, limpieza
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Ostello centralissimo, in una posizione facile da raggiungere e soprattutto strategica per girare Edimburgo completamente a piedi. Lo staff è stato gentilissimo e super disponibile. Bagni in condivisione spaziosi e puliti. Per ogni letto c’è una presa di corrente e un armadietto.
Noi abbiamo alloggiato nella camerata mista, che si trova in un edificio adiacente all’ostello vero e proprio. Tra i punti a sfavore c’è sicuramente la mancanza di una finestra nella camerata, poiché quando si è in molti c’è poco ricambio di aria. In più i letti sono molto vicini, quindi si rischia di essere svegliati o di svegliare le altre persone con grande facilità. Consigliato al massimo per due/tre notti.
Struttura centrale e con tutti i servizi essenziali
Great location and love that they did on-site laundry service.
The WiFi was extremely hit or miss. It would randomly disconnect every few minutes and seemed to only work in some parts of the hostel and not others.
The location it’s perfect and the staff is so friendly..
The showers don't have any soap for bathing, and for the price they should at least include one towel per person.
Great location, nice common spaces and comfortable beds. Staff super kind and available
Nothing! All was great
Nothing it's was awful I wouldn't stay there again
It was awful
L'emplacement et le style de l'auberge. C'était très propre et agréable.
On était prévenue du manque de débit en haut des chambres, mais surtout c'était très très bruyant.
Le lieu.
L’absence d’isolation avec la rue
excellent location
quite noisy. we were able to hear what our neighbours talk about.
The hostal was right in the middle of the city, great location.
Clean. Amazing location.
Need to pay for towels. Kindly asked for a EU/UK converter just to charge my phone and get plane tickets. The staff told me to buy it for 15£ instead of just helping me charge.
Chegamos pela manhã, confirmamos nossa estadia. Os funcionários logo ofereceram para que deixássemos nossas mochilas, até o horário do check-in. A Estefani foi uma querida em todos os momentos.
Il y a une cuisine.
Le matelas était un peu fin et donc le couchage un peu dur. Pas de nettoyage (balai, y compris sous les lits) du dortoir en 5 jours ?..
Расположение отличное, лучше не бывает. Хорошо, что женский душ и туалет отдельно от мужского.
В номере 12 очень тяжелая дверь, которая закрывалась с очень громким стуком. Это мешало, особенно по ночам.
Ubicación
El tamano de la habitación, se escuchaba todos los ruidos del exterior y del pasillo. La puerta rebotaba constantemente y de forma muy estridente cada vez que pasaba alguien, y que te cobren por dejar laa maletas, encima por cada item, por muy pequeño que sea
Room was nice, clean and very nice bathroom. Very friendly staff.
The only downside is the pigeons outside the window.
旧市街のアクセスしやすい立地にあり、観光するためのアクセスがとてもよかったです。 隣接カフェのクーポンを頂けたのもありがたかったです。 ホテル内は静かで、周辺の騒音もそこまで気になりませんでした。 スタッフの方が優しくフレンドリーで、洗濯物を紛失した際はご親切に他のスタッフさんにも訪ねてくださるなど、とても良くして頂きました。
こちらのホテルに限らず、エディンバラの建物は古いものが多いので、建物全体が暗い印象でした。 キッチンやバスルームの清潔さは、人によっては気になるかもしれません。 共有スペースも少々埃っぽく感じました。 また、女性専用ルームを作っていただけると、女性にとっては安心だと感じました。
Localização
Não gostei do barulho que faz no local o cheiro de curry, o chuveiro era muito ruim a água extremamente forte que chega machuca.
El confort, la limpieza y la ubicación
Nada
The tiles are extremely slippery. Unfortunately, I fell down on the second day of my stay because of this and hurt my leg.
Personal excelente, cocina-habitacion-espacios comunes muy limpios
Nada
Great location and lovely room
Can hear everything from down the road. Luckily we were so tired that we slept through most of the chaos. May be different if you are on a higher floor
Frente al Milkman, inmejorable ubicación si buscas alojarte en pleno centro. Todo funcionando y limpio, la atención fue buena también.
The location it's amazing specially if you arrive by train
The pillows should be in the trash.
The fact it was central in the middle of everything.
The showers are too cramped, beds not comfortable and the fact I had to pay store my luggage after I checked out waiting for my flight wasn't not ideal and the charge on card payment as well.
Sehr gute Lage. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter.
Ziemlich beengt, viele Treppen. Mit großen Koffern nicht ideal. Fenster konnte nicht geöffnet werden.
La posizione è ottima, è praticamente su royal mile.
Le stanze sono rumorose e piccole
Good location and gorgeous view. A hostel is still a hostel at the end of the day but overall was really happy. Would reccomned the cafe next door! You get a discount and the staff are very friendly
The bathrooms were broken on my floor for a day they were fixed promptly
Posizione OTTIMA. Come esci dall’ostello sei già immerso nella fantastica old town. La stanza privata era ottima, consiglio a tutti questo ostello.
Clean, well equipped kitchen, friendly and helpful staff, the location is very central which means there is no need to use public transport.
地點位置佳,整體來說都很好
無電梯,我住5樓拿行李比較累
Proximité
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Location
Location
We stayed another building very close to main one but the room smell too bad bathroom to small hard to move inside and not clean in the room very very noisy all the night And when you check out they want money for the luggage stay Only location good, for another things not recommend.!
Posizione eccezionale. Il prezzo più basso che si può trovare per dormire a Edimburgo centro.
La camera con 14 letti non aveva nemmeno una finestra, per andare dalla camera alla zona comune/cucina è necessario uscire dalla struttura e fare 10 metri a piedi.
La struttura è posizionata in pieno centro della Old Town, pertanto è comodissimo per spostarsi per la città. È anche vicina alla stazione (5 minuti a piedi). La stanza con bagno privato aveva anche una cucina con frigo, lavello e altra attrezzatura utile per quando si viaggia. Era davvero spaziosa, illuminata da luce naturale, senza condizionatori, ma con termosifoni e con vista su Cockburn Street, molto suggestiva.
Le stanze private sono al sesto piano senza ascensore, questo rende molto faticoso il rientro in struttura dopo un'intera giornata di cammino a piedi. Nella struttura c'era un odore strano, ma nel complesso era abbastanza pulita. Alcune cose andrebbero ristrutturate e ripristinate, come le finestre, le scale. Per quanto riguarda il prezzo, considerando che abbiamo prenotato con larghissimo anticipo e che si tratta di un ostello non è risultato nemmeno così economico, tuttavia c'erano poche alternative a prezzi non folli ad Edimburgo.
Staff is cheerful and helpful. I liked all the posters and events on the walls.
Prices vary too greatly depending on date. I know Edinburgh is expensive but in my case what I paid for was way way too much for what I got. Overall the building, toilets, and bedroom were not very clean and quite used and old, so not very comfortable. Everytime my top bunkbed mate moved I woke up during the night, the whole thing moved. Also is there really no elevator? The streets are super loud at night so if the rooms gets too hot and you need to open the window you just hear drunk people, but that’s what you get from being central. I am writing this from another hostel in Dublin and man… what a difference. To conclude, I had breakfast at the coffeeshop on the ground floor and also for what I paid, it was the saddest little thing…
Die Lage war einfach perfekt, direkt in der Altstadt mit ihren vielen netten Cafés, Pubs und Restaurants. Alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten waren zu Fuß erreichbar. Unser Zimmer für zwei Personen war sauber und bequem. Die gemeinsame Küche und das Badezimmer wurden jeden Tag geputzt. Alles top.
Staff was nice and helpful, location is great.
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Cleanliness
7.03/10Some reviews noted cleanliness, but issues were mentioned, affecting overall sentiment.
Service
8.52/10Staff were described as friendly and welcoming, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.52/10Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent central location, making it convenient for sightseeing.
Room Quality
7.03/10Mixed feedback with some reviews mentioning comfort, but also some issues with amenities.
Amenities
7.03/10Some amenities were noted positively, but limitations were also highlighted by several guests.
Value for Money
8.02/10Guests generally felt the price was reasonable for the accommodations provided.
Food and Beverage
7.03/10Food smell issues in common areas noted, leading to a lower perception of this category.
Overall Experience
7.62/10Overall feedback was balanced with positive experiences, despite some criticisms.