Royal Mile Backpackers

Just before Easter, I spent 5 days at the RMB. This was my first solo trip and I had done some research before I decided to stay here. I arrived at about 19:00 and was met by one of the lovely staff at the reception. I paid for my stay and then received my keys to the building, room, and locker. I stayed in the room Little Miss, which was a a female dorm room with 10 bunk beds. Most nights all of the beds were filled. The hostel is located at the heart of the Royal Mile, nearly all walking tours you do in the city start at a location less than 5 minutes walk away. At the hostel, there was a kitchen where you could cook properly (4 gas pits + pans etc.) and in the morning you could either eat your own breakfast or pay for breakfast offered (bread + spread, cereal + milk (also non-dairy), and some fruit. For my check-out I had to go to the hostel across the road as I had to check out at 6 AM, this was made clear to me before I had arrived which was very much appreciated. You just need to tell them so you can get your ID or 10 euro/pounds back when handing in the keys. The hostel also organised/brought us to events. On Monday there was a pub quiz, Wednesday was a traditional dance night, Thursday Pupcrawl and the other days I cannot remember any more. All in all I can definitely recommend the stay here!