Edinburgh Backpackers is well situated in the center of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include University of Edinburgh, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Edinburgh Castle. The Real Mary King's Close is a 2-minute walk from the hostel and Royal Mile is half a mile away. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.