Overview
Our buildings are of local historic interest. Each building reflects the style and character of the time in which it was built.
There are featured 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.
Centrally located, the Dundee Backpackers boasts the pedestrianised centre, with numerous shops, restaurants, museums, pubs and clubs, right on its doorstep. Within walking distance you can visit popular attractions such as Discovery Point, Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre, McManus Galleries, Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee Law, and very soon the brand new V&A Design Museum. Furthermore, the bus and train stations are both within a 5-minute walk of the hostel.
How to find us
Welcome to Dundee Backpackers Hostel
We have 5 connected buildings comprising of a variety of dormitories and private rooms, in the very best location in Dundee: right at its centre!
With an unbeatable location, friendly staff, comfortable beds and an international atmosphere, Dundee Backpackers Hostel is the best place to stay whilst in Dundee.
Accommodation Overview
With 80 beds, and accommodation ranging from dorm rooms, twins, doubles and a family room, we’re confident you’ll have something that will more than suit your requirements and exceed your expectations.
Breakdown of rooms:
Private rooms
- 3 x Single Rooms with shared bathroom
- 1 x Single Room with ensuite bathroom
- 3 x Double rooms with shared bathroom
- 4 x Double Rooms with ensuite bathroom
- 4 x Twin Rooms with shared bathroom
- 2 x Twin Rooms with ensuite bathroom
- 1 x Family Room (sleeps 4 - 1 double bed and 2 singles) with ensuite bathroom
Dormitories
- 1 x 4 bed dorm with ensuite bathroom
- 3 x 4 bed dorms with shared bathroom
- 1 x 6 bed dorm with shared bathroom
- 3 x 8 bed dorms with shared bathroom
About our bedrooms
Single private: single bedroom with or without ensuite bathroom.
Twin private: twin bedroom with or without ensuite bathroom.
Double private: double bedroom with or without ensuite bathroom.
Family room: 1 double bed and 2 single beds with ensuite bathroom (maximum 4 people).
Four bed mixed dorm: 4 bed mixed dormitory with or without ensuite bathroom.
Eight bed mixed dorm: 8 bed mixed dormitory with shared bathroom.
Check In / Check Out Times
- Check In between 14:00 and 00:00 (2pm and midnight) local time on day of arrival
- Check Out between 08:00 and 10:00 (8am and 10am) local time on day of departure
- No curfew: 24 hour key card access
Our commitment to accessibility
Due to the historic nature of the buildings, we do not have any elevator or disabled access.
There are lots of stairs with old and uneven stone steps and no rooms available on the ground floor.
Our commitment to sustainability
We provide on-site recycling for all our guests.
Other Amenities
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We have a self-catering kitchen, a dining room, a TV room, a huge games room with a pool table, a dartboard and a keyboard, and a reading room with its own library, rebuilt after the centuries-old original one!!
- Free Wifi
- Central heating
- Towel hire
Parking and EV charging
Nearby Parking:
- Shore Terrace (Pay & Display)
- Gellatly Street Car Park (Pay & Display)
For parking and EV charging nearby visit parking charges and locations
Distance to travel amenities
- Dundee Airport - 2.9 miles (4.6 km) by car
- Dundee Railway Station - 0.4 miles (0.6 km) by foot
- Dundee Bus Station - 0.2 miles (0.3 km) by foot



