Name: Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Address: High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD, United Kingdom, High Street, DD1 1SD, UK
Rating: 8.2

Dundee Backpackers Hostel

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About this property

Historic Setting: Dundee Backpackers Hostel in Dundee offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, and bicycle parking, providing a comfortable and convenient stay. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a shower, and carpeted floors. Private and shared bathrooms are available, ensuring comfort and convenience. Prime Location: Located 4 km from Dundee Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Discovery Point and 1 km from the University of Dundee. Nearby attractions include St Andrews University and Scone Palace. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient and central location, the hostel is ideal for city trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with En Suite Bathroom 1 double bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 double bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 single beds
Twin Room with En Suite Bathroom 2 single beds
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 1 single bed
Family Room with Bathroom 2 single beds and 1 double bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alistair

United Kingdom

“Central location, good wifi, great kitchen facilities (well stocked and organised) and common areas - big games room and several different areas to hangout. The building is old and full of character, glad to have lots of signage! The rooms are...”

Daniel

United Kingdom

“Amazing location in the very centre of the city - right by the Desperate Dan statue. Clean and comfortable dorm and bunk bed. They let me switch rooms with no fuss as the first one was a bit noisy with the high street outside. Good value for...”

Tony

United Kingdom

“Unique hostel in very old building on the High Street in the centre of Dundee, verry close to the famous and very large Desperate Dan statue. Friendly manager/owner. Good well stocked kitchen, good place to meet other traveller. Steep, stone step...”

Iain

United Kingdom

“Good location, did the job I needed it to in being in the centre of Dundee for the night”

Robert

Poland

“I really liked the beds which despite being bunk ones weren't that high which helped during my late night emergency calls. The facilities like the kitchen, dinning room, living room and bathrooms were nicely maintained and well equipped. There...”

Lorna

United Kingdom

“Everywhere was clean and tidy. Very comfy bed and shower was good”

Isaac

United Kingdom

“Very comfortable beds and very clean Right in city center”

Joedithx

Netherlands

“The stay was great. We stayed in a double room with en suite bathroom. The room was big enough, it had a double bed and one chair. The bed was a little too firm for my taste, but we managed. The shower was nice and had great water pressure. The...”

Julian

China

“The location is fantastic, just a few minutes' walk from the train station. The interior is very spacious, with multiple floors and rooms. The staff is friendly. Luggage storage is free. I also highly recommend the walls showcasing the...”

Andrew

United Kingdom

“A clean and no frills hostel as I was expecting. Ample kitchen facilities if needed …. I went to a pub ! Free coffee n tea. Adequate security on the rooms and hostel access. Would stay again without hesitation.”

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House rules

Dundee Backpackers Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 02:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after midnight should call the hostel in advance, between 09:00 and 18:00 to arrange entry and check-in.

Reception hours are from 8:00 to 00:00 (8am - midnight).

If you plan to arrive outside these hours, please email the hostel on dundeebackpackershostel@gmail.com. Full payment will be taken at this time, and instructions regarding collection of keys and location of rooms will be emailed to you.

Please note that the hostel will charge a 3% fee for non-European Economic Area (EEA) cards.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dundee Backpackers Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.