Dundee Backpackers, Dundee

Dundee Backpackers, Dundee

Dundee Backpackers
High Street, Dundee, DD1 1SD, GB
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 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 Discovery Point, Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and McManus Galleries. Furthermore, the bus and train stations are both within a 5-minute walk of the hostel. 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.

Guest Rating: 3.64/5

Rooms from: GBP50.00

Hotel Features & Facilities

• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
• Elevator
• Heating
• Luggage Storage
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests

Hotel Directions

From Dundee Rail Station: - Exit the station and turn left onto Union Street. - At the top of the street turn right onto Nethergate and continue on leading into High Street. - Dundee Backpackers Hostel is on your left just past Reform Street and opposite the Caird Hall. From Seagate Bus Station - Exit the station onto Seagate Street, heading west. - Follow the street directly onto the High Street. - Dundee Backpackers Hostel is on your right, 200 yards down the High Street, opposite the Caird Hall.

Hotel Information

Reception (open 08:00 - 00:00) is set within the oldest part of the hostel, the Gardyne building, which dates back to 1560 and is the finest remaining example of late Medieval architecture in the city. It stands in an ancient courtyard which is now covered by a luminous glass roof. Other parts of the hostel date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. For your convenience, the hostel has a TV lounge with satellite channels, internet access, laundry facilities and a pool room. There is also a large meeting/conference room which can be pre-booked for events, lectures and conferences. On arrival you will be given a key which enables you to access your room and the main building, so you are free to come and go as you please.

Hotel Policies

POLICIES: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: No internet access available. Meal Plan: Breakfast costs GBP 3.50 per person per night. Parking: No parking available. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Check in: 12:00
Check out: 10:00