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Budget Backpackers

37 - 39 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JR, Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
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RG_53
New York City, New York
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This hostel was wonderful, the staff was very helpful and everything was clean. The location was the best part, a stone's throw from the Royal Mile. They offer pretty cheap food, which is fine for breakfast. It was noisy one of the nights I stayed there, but I think that is to be expected in a hostel. They offer a... More

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Stephanie P
New York City, New York
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

I stayed here about a year ago with my brother and his girlfriend. It was absolutely amazing and the best hostel experience that I've had. Everyone who worked there was very friendly. The place itself was colorful and bright and felt like you were living in a college dorm. It was clean and had just what you needed. It was... More

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Jah A
Richmond, Virginia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Stayed here for about 4 days prior to Christmas this past year Enthusiastic staff! Excellent Service! AWESOME FREE PUB CRAWLS! Cheap food and drinks provided in the Social room of the Hostel! Stayed in the 14+ bedroom. Made amazing friends from all over the world. Very clean. Would definitely come here again Only fault is that internet only works in... More

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Mwiriadi
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

The hostel was very good to stay at with very helpful people. The daily tours and the pub crawl help to meet all different people staying there. The only thing that we didn't like is the heater wasn't working in the room and the toilet was so small my knees were touching the wall when I sat on the toilet. More

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LauraD2
Denderhoutem, Belgium
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We stayed at this hostel at the end of december 2011. Nice Christmas decorations! The staff was really enthousiastic and very friendly. Our room was giant, we stayed at the 20 dorm so it was rather noisy but very clean, bright and colourful. The chill out room is really nice, a lovely sofa and a big tv screen. The bar/lounge... More

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traveller_r13
Singapore, Singapore
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5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Don't expect too much for the price you pay. Rooms can be quite high so you may end up climbing alot of stairs to get to your room. May end up bunking in a room with a stranger. Oddly we had a disagreement on the timing when lights are supposed to be switched off with the stranger and this stay... More

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sameoldalice
Fiorenzuola d'Arda, Italy
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The hostel is conveniently located and very clean. It's also very modern and colourful with pool table, bar, free table games and free wi-fi. I will definitely come back! More

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reddomeggeddon
Dublin, Ireland
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Nice friendly staff, free wi-fi in the lobby / cafe area. The bed was clean and comfortable and the location is great. I stayed 3 nights and I would certainly return. More

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silvia f
Sao Paulo, SP
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5 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

The hostel is very well located, close to a square full of restaurants, pubs and a few minutes walking to Edinburg castle. The problem is that the rooms and toilets are disgusting. Comparing to other hostels in Europe, definitely is the worst hostel I've ever been. More

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TravelotNrw
NRW
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

Despite of some issues on cleanliness, I stayed in this hostel for 4 nights. It turned out to be very clean and actually nice. The location is awesome, you can reach everything by food, not worrying about transportation. The hostel is a little odd with the colorful walls and staff is not very helpful (our heater was broke and just... More

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