Set within 5 beautifully restored period buildings, one of which dates back to the 16th century, this unique hostel offers a selection of private rooms on Dundee’s bustling High Street. Centrally located, the Dundee Backpackers Hostel boasts the pedestrianised centre, with numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and clubs, right on its doorstep. Within walking distance you can visit popular attractions such as the V&A Museum of Design, Discovery Point, McManus Galleries and Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre. Each building reflects the style and character of the time in which it was built. There are feature fireplaces, plaster cornices and windows of all shapes and sizes. All of the buildings even have their own little ‘museum’ full of information and artefacts from the buildings' history.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • R
    Rehan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the facilities were available and it was a clean and quiet place
  • Rory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel is huge with lots of spacious facilities including a reading room, dining room, games room and kitchen. Very centrally located. Small dorms means quieter and more comfortable sharing.
  • Shelagh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn't fault anything, staff so friendly and helpful

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 13:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 00:00 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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 20 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Dundee Backpackers Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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 09.00 - 19.00 Sunday - Thursday, and 09.00 - 22.00 on Friday and Saturdays.

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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of £20 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Dundee Backpackers Hostel

  • Dundee Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Dundee Backpackers Hostel is 350 yards from the centre of Dundee. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Dundee Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Dundee Backpackers Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.