Ratings

average rating

77%

Atmosphere

60%

Location

100%

Facilities

60%

Staff

60%

Value for money

100%

Cleanliness

80%

Security and safety

80%

Individual Ratings & Reviews

User Info	Comments	Rating
Katharina 2010/11/04	The location is excellent for exploring edinburgh and it was extremely nice to have breakfast included and free internet. Staff was friendly for the most part but sometimes lacking some enthusiasm in giving information on the city.	overall: 78% Atmosphere: 3 Location: 5 Facilities: 3 Staff: 3 Cleanliness: 4 Value For Money: 5 Security: 4

Map

Directions

Caledonian Backpackers
CALEDONIAN BACKPACKERS is very centrally located, and is easy to reach regardless of how you arrive in Edinburgh.

From the BUS STATION in St. Andrews Square: Walk one block to Princes Street and turn right. Continue walking along Princes Street for about 10 minutes, taking in the spectacular view of the Castle on your left : When you come to a large intersection, the street will then become Shandwick Place. At this point you will see the Abbey National Bank on the corner on your right and if you look up above it you will see the Hostel marked with a large white Backpackers banner. Entrance is on Queensferry Street.


From WAVERLEY TRAIN STATION: Princes Street is located outside if you leave by the stairs. If you leave by the ramp, turn right at the top to reach Princes Street. Once on Princes Street, turn left and follow direction as if arriving by bus.

From HAYMARKET TRAIN STATION (The closest to the hostel): Exit onto West Maitland Street and walk along on the left hand side of the road. After about a 5 minutes walk you will come to Shandwick Place and an intersection leading to Princes Street. At this point, if you look to your left, you will see the Abbey National and if you look up above it you will see the Hostel marked with a large white Backpackers banner. The entrance is on Queensferry Street just around the corner.

*Although the hostel is very close to the above points of arrival you may feel the need to take public transport. A short one-way trip on the bus will cost 50 pence - ask driver about the day ticket promotions, and a taxi no more than £2.50. You can find local bus route and timetable information here for LRT Buses and here for First Buses.

From the AIRPORT: Take the Airport Shuttle bus into the city and ask the driver to let you off at the stop on Shandwick Place. Turn to your right as you disembark the bus, walk to the end of the street and on your left is the Abbey National Bank. Queensferry Street is around the corner and the entrance to the hostel is a few doors up. Journey time 25 mins. Single bus ticket £3.30.

By CAR: Entering Edinburgh from the west, head into Prince?s Street. Turn left into South Charlotte Street. Take first left onto Charlotte Square and left again into Hope Street, which leads onto Queensferry Street. The hostel is on the corner.

Address: 3 Queensferry St.,
Edinburgh,
Scotland
EH2 4PA