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High Street Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Edinburgh hostel in Old Town Edinburgh with bar/lounge

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High Street Hostel

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area

Overview of High Street Hostel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Location

Map
8-18 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive
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Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18 bed)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18 bed)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

High Street Hostel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Whiski Bar & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bannerman's Bar - 3 min walk
  • Byron North Bridge - 2 min walk
  • The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk

About this property

High Street Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, High Street Hostel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A billiards/pool table and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at High Street Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

High Street Hostel Edinburgh
High Street Hostel
High Street Edinburgh
High Street Hotel Edinburgh
High Street Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
High Street Hostel Edinburgh
High Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
High Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is High Street Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at High Street Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at High Street Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at High Street Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is High Street Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps from John Knox House and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 6 minutes.

High Street Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 169 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liana, Silton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although i wasnt well acquainted with the staff as I tend to keep to myself, they were very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed.

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Montek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great location, great value for the price. Only thing is that the mattress/pillow/duvet were a bit worn down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really great. Nice atmosphere. Chill places to chill out. Good cheap breakfast. Comfortable bunks. Nice people staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

alison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grannies on tours
The room was small , but very clean. All the staff where very friendly and helpful. Breakfast for £2 unbeatable. The location is set in the centre of Edinburgh. Lovely weekend thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Place to stay.
1staff member (male) great worker, good for the hostel, sorry cant remember his name..... great eclectic hideaway, lovely and cosy, comfy beds, easy check in, deposit of Drivers licence or £10 or passport-returned to you upon check out. kitchen, lounge downstairs and an abundance of everything the city can offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021