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High Street Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Royal Mile

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Billiards
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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8-18 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE
  • Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18 bed)

  • 402 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byron North Bridge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The World's End - ‬2 min walk

About this property

High Street Hostel

3-star hostel near Royal Mile
High Street Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. High Street Hostel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
High Street Hostel offers 18 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Microwave
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 134 reviews
$120 nightly
The price is $144
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • 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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

How close is High Street Hostel to the airport?

High Street Hostel is 8.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does High Street Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at High Street Hostel.

How close is High Street Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.3 mi (38-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does High Street Hostel offer free breakfast?

High Street Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at High Street Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at High Street Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at High Street Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does High Street Hostel have a pool?

High Street Hostel does not have a pool.

Does High Street Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is High Street Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

High Street Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

High Street Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 178 reviews

8.2/10

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location, great hostel, many attractions in the area and excursions available via the hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE-MARIE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff. Lounge area is a fun place to hang out and the kitchen is big and well-resourced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great front desk. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty much perfect

Super friendly, comfortable, excellent amenities and a great location. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Amery Demitrea

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amery Demitrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great location. It was a bit inconvenient to be locked out between 11 and 3 pm, but got used to that after a few days.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean good people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

YI-FANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge hostel

It's a big hostel. The room was nice but lack of storage space. The kitchen and lounge were spacious but pretty crowed all the time. If you prefer quiet place, probably here is not for you. But overall here is nice and reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Life changing.

Stay at this hostel. It's beaurofull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location in Edinburgh

Great locYion and comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great for location

I booked a private room. It was very small and bed was hard pillows too. It was noisy but doable. The shared bathroom is coed with two showers and three sinks. No amenities and for the price I paid I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is very unique, and the kitchen is really useful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019