Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Name: Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Address: High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD, United Kingdom, Dundee, Scotland, DD1 1SD, United Kingdom

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Fast facts

Check in from:	14:00
Check out before:	10:00
Pets	Pets not allowed

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Non-smoking

First aid kit

Multilingual staff

WiFi in common areas

Lounge

More about Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Dundee Backpackers Hostel is set in Dundee, 22 km from St Andrews University and 26 km from St Andrews Bay. With free WiFi, this 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

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Anonymous traveller

Comment: 21 Jun 2026

Stayed in: Jun 2026

Had a private room with bathroom and the bedroom was massive! Location is amazing as right in middle of town. Easy check in amd helpful staff. Didn't use any of the amenities but looked good

Solo traveller

Comment: 13 Oct 2025

Stayed in: Oct 2025

At least the staff were great?!

Honestly, I’m not sure why there are so many good reviews about this hostel. In fairness, it is an old historic building… so things like stairs, cracks in the walls were to be expected. Another review mentioned artwork etc on the walls, I didn’t see much of that which was disappointing.
Pros:
- The staff that I interacted with were great - friendly and helpful.
- The bathrooms were clean and in good order. The shower was great with good water pressure.
Cons:
- The location - while central to most things in the city centre, also put the hostel right in the middle of all the city centre goings on. Within 20 mins of my arrival, there was a stabbing right outside the front gate. I’ve been advised by locals that this is uncommon yet not surprising for the location. Yes - I appreciate the hostel can’t help this, and it’s nothing to do with them, however it didn’t help my impressions!
- walking outside the front gate was like walking into a micro “skid row”, lots of people down on their luck, and likely drugged up. I didn’t go out at night because of this.
- security - there is only one scan/gate between the hallways and the outside world, so others not staying at the hostel could easily access if they walked in behind someone else legitimately accessing.
- one bathroom per floor, not gender segregated.
- I’m not sure there were many legit backpackers staying, and suspect longer term residents were the majority of guests.
- there were no classic hostel activities organised or even advertised (I.e. meet and greet, quiz nights, walking tours, etc).
- I thought my room was clean til I spotted someone’s nail clippings under the bed on my last morning
A lot of the above would be somewhat forgivable if the place was cheap… but it wasn’t. I don’t like leaving negative reviews as I appreciate this is someone’s livelihood, but my experience was very different to a lot of the other reviews so I felt competed to share. In general I enjoyed my visit to Dundee, but I would suggest staying either in a different part of the city, or even in some of the nicer outer suburbs instead.

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 6 Aug 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

Fantastic location. Very clean.

Solo traveller

Comment: 30 Sep 2025

Stayed in: Sep 2025

Basic, clean rooms, excellent value

I highly recommend Dundee Backpackers if you are after a good value place to sleep and a safe place for your stuff. I booked a private double room with a private bathroom for two nights as I was attending a wedding, and it was perfect. Great location and basic but clean and comfortable room. Like a budget hotel, but far more reasonably priced. I will probably stay again on my next visit.

Anonymous traveller

Comment: 10 Sep 2025

Stayed in: Sep 2025

Really close to bus stops and rail service. Located in the middle of a pedestrian area next to a shopping center and a venue, which means it can get a bit noisy at night (especially weekends). First time staying in a hostel, can't beat the price.

Excellent location

4.8

High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD, United Kingdom|0.14 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

10:00

Good to know

Pets

Pets not allowed

Extra beds

Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.

Dundee Backpackers Hostel: FAQs

How far away from Dundee city centre is Dundee Backpackers Hostel?

Dundee Backpackers Hostel is 0.1 km away from Dundee city centre.

Where is Dundee Backpackers Hostel?

Dundee Backpackers Hostel is in Dundee, United Kingdom and is 0.1 km away from Dundee city centre.

What time is check-in and check-out at Dundee Backpackers Hostel?

At Dundee Backpackers Hostel you can check in from 14:00, and you'll need to check out before 10:00.

Does Dundee Backpackers Hostel have parking?

No, there isn't any parking available at Dundee Backpackers Hostel. If you're looking for a hotel with space to park, simply filter by properties which have 'Parking' under 'Amenities' in the search results.