Terms & Conditions
Due to the historic nature of our buildings we do not have any elevators or disabled access.
* We are a fun and energetic hostel aimed at travellers and backpackers.
*Government issued photo ID (passport, national identity card, drivers licence) must be provided at check-in. Failure to do so will result in your booking being cancelled. ID must be in the name of the person staying.
*No under 14's in our hostels or under 18's in our dormitories.
*All 14 - 17 year olds must be booked into a private room (double or twin room) with an adult.
*Group bookings of more than 8 people must contact us directly to make a booking. Be aware that if you book online for a group, your reservation will be cancelled and you will lose the 12% deposit.
*We do not accept stag or hen parties and reserve the right to refuse accomodation to such groups.
*We cannot guarantee that groups will be roomed together. This depends on availability.
*Check in time is 2pm.
*Check out time is strictly 10am. We do not offer a late check-out service.
We offer free WiFi
Every bed has a double power plug for your phones and computers
Free locker to use during your stay (provide own lock)
Every guest will receive a door key
*Double rooms have one large bed for 2 persons
*Twin rooms have either 2 single beds or a set of bunk beds
*Due to the number of private rooms that we have we cannot guarantee that you will get one of the rooms pictured on this page. If you would like a particular room you have seen, please contact us directly
*Bookings made on Google or directly through the Belford Backpackers Website will be charged at time of booking, If the card declines, the booking will be cancelled. If cancelled up to 48 hours prior to arrival (unless on a Special Event date, where no refund is due), a 75% refund will be processed within 3 days.
SPECIAL EVENT BOOKINGS
All Special Event bookings are non-refundable.
Special Events (subject to change):
1 - 24 August - Edinburgh Festival (all bookings non-refundable)
8, 9 and 12 August 2025 - Oasis at Murrayfield .
21 August - ACDC at Murrayfield
26 and 27 August - Chappell Roan
31 October - 2 November - Autumn Rugby Internationals - Scotland vs USA
7 - 9 November - Autumn Rugby Internationals - Scotland vs New Zealand
14 - 17 November - Autumn Rugby Internationals - Scotland vs Argentina
21 - 24 November - Autumn Rugby Internationals - Scotland vs Tonga
28 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 - Hogmanay (New Years) - 3 night minimum stay
13 - 15 February 2026 - 6 Nations Rugby - Scotland vs England
6 - 8 March 2026 - 6 Nations Rugby - Scotland vs France
3-6 April - Easter
1- 4 May - Early May Bank Holiday
22 - 25 May - Late May Bank Holiday
Groups of 8 or more need to book directly with the hostel by emailing reservations@hoppo.com. Any bookings made online for 8 or more people will be cancelled.
* No-shows shall be charged the full amount of the reservation, and the booking will be cancelled. No refund will be made.