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Bus Station Backpackers

30A Dublin Street, Edinburgh, Scotland (Cowgate)
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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

Lovely little hostel. The fact there are only beds means it is quieter than others and there are not as many of you queueing for the shower. Rooms are clean and it is very obvious they are hoovered regularly. The showers are the best I've ever seen in a hostel. I got there at 8.30am and checked straight in so... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

The hostel is just 3 minutes away from the coach station. 5 minutes away from Princess Street where you can take a bus to go to the airport. 20-25 minutes away from Edinburgh Catsle by walk. While you are walking to the castle, you will be walking throuhout the city centre. Very reasonable price. There was a Hungarian staff who... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012 via mobile

BSB is a small, dark hostel with character. You may not get the best facilities (bag lockers, showers etc) but is really a very friendly, very sweet, very relaxed but well run establishment. Has a guest computer and kitchen and two bathrooms, and a homely atmosphere. Andrea (current host) will make you feel at home. It's a hostel with heart,... More

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Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2012

Very cosy and helpful staff. Stayed 3 nights and I could be lot of more nights! Atmosphere was amazing, you definitely should come here!

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Udine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

What a wonderful surprise, it was like stepping into someone's home! I really recommend it, because it is in a great location. 5 minutes from the main street (Princess street) and from the Edinburgh Waverly Train Station. The rooms and bathrooms are clean, and there are hot showers. There is free wifi and free breakfast! The hostel is very small... More

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Groningen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I stayed with my friend to this hostel during Easter Holidays. It's awesome! Clean and cozy!You can stay at the living room and watch numerous of movies and socialize with the rest of the people that stay there, when you don't visit the beautiful Edinburgh!

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The hostel was in a good location. Friendly service and good common area to relax and meet people. Good value.

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edinburgh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

I stayed here for 5 nights while I was moving between apartments. It is a very small hostel of about 18 beds. That made it really easy for everyone to meet each other and make friends very quickly. The hostel has the best shower rooms that I have seen in a hostel (hot water all of the time with good... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012
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Also Known As:
Bus Station Backpackers Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 30A Dublin Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > Cowgate
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
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Ranked #55 of 154 Speciality lodging in Edinburgh
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Small, super-friendly hostel in Edinburgh city centre. Free breakfast, free internet, free WIFI, free tea & coffee, free laptop lockers. ... more   less 
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