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“Friendly, and cheap for budget travellers!” Jan 18, 2009 - Louise2186
“Had to make my excuses...” May 12, 2006 - JonLondon_England_
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Royal Mile Backpackers
105 High St.
Edinburgh EH1 1SG
Scotland
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“Friendly, and cheap for budget travellers!”
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4 of 5 stars
Louise2186 14 contributions
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Jan 18, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

The hostel has a great location right on the Royal Mile, and is within walking distance to the castle, shops, restaurants etc. The hostel is very small, but the reception staff were very helpful and very friendly. The rooms are basic but comfortable. I stayed in an 8 bed dorm, and apart from the snoring boy I shared with, it... more

“Had to make my excuses...”
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JonLondon_England_ 2 contributions
London, England.
May 12, 2006
2/4 found this review helpful

On the plus side, the Royal Mile Backpackers has a superb city centre location, is affordable, and the staff keep the kitchen and bathroom areas clean. Unfortunately, however, a lot of guests are 'long-termers', and the 6-bedded dormitory that I stayed in was an absolute tip the whole time I was there, with the constant whiff (even with the windows... more

“Best time ever!”
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Wenatchee, WA
Feb 18, 2003
0/4 found this review helpful

I spent over 3 months in all of Europe/UK and without question, my time at RMB was one of the highlights. Extremely accomodating and friendly. Great staff and very knowledgeable about what to do and where to do it - and very willing to help. If you stay ANYWHERE else while in Edinburgh, you made a BAD DECISION! If my... more

“Royal Mile Hostel war ein Erlebnis”
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4 of 5 stars
Vanilla999 1 contribution
Herne
Jun 1, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel

Das Hostel ist zentral gelegen, das Personal war sehr freundlich. Am Schwarzen Brett konnte man Jobs finden. Einer war z.B.... more

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