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Princes St East Backpackers

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh EH22AA, Scotland
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Princes St East Backpackers
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We had a private room which was a basic double, but had a mirror and sink which is always a bonus. Shower had plenty of hot water and good water pressure. No outside noise, or from other people staying at the hostel. Only downside was the uncomfortable spring bed - if these were replaced the place would be great. Nice... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

The very friendly staff, the cleanness and the cheap price make of this place one of the best to stay in Edinburgh and have fun. The beds and the kitchen are very clean and everybody smiles! In addition, I forgot my laptop and the staff did the maximum to gave it back to me very fast: the team is really... More

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Wudinna, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2011

I guess the thing that every one should know before they stay here is that these dorms don't have locks on the doors and all dorm doors open freely to everyone so if this concerns you request a room with a locker, as the safety box at FD is just a wardrobe watched over by staff and not actually a... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2010

nice and really helpfull staff, very good position. cleaning every day and cheap. i am sure i ll come back to this hostel again.

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Hershey, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2010

The staff, namely Cara and Nicole (and the other guy, but I forgot his name) were very friendly and helpful. We hadn't planned well for our visit to Scotland and they gave us all these options and selections, making our stay so much more enjoyable and fun. Their rooms were fair in size and though the place was at the... More

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roma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010

the position is perfect, 2 minutes from the main station. ok, we have to say that there are over 100 steps to go in your room. if you're lucky you'll have a nice wiew on the city. beds are good and also showers. toilets not so clean but the blame of the hosts...maybe not polite. i suggest this hostel to... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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東京
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bilbao, Spain
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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Stuttgart, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2010
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