High Street Hostel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Laundry

Housekeeping

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

8-18 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NE

Royal Mile
1 min walk
The Mitre
1 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
4 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
29 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18 bed)

37 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Hostel with a bar, steps from Royal Mile

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Bathrooms are shared.

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.

During your stay at High Street Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and dry cleaning service.

Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle

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.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

1 bar

Things to do

Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Front-desk safe

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

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

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

High Street Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jul 2024

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

20 Jun 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANNE-MARIE

19 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rami

1 Jun 2024

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

30 May 2024

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

Really great front desk. Rooms were clean.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana, Silton

30 Mar 2024

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

31 Oct 2023

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

6 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfy bed.

8/10 Good

Jess

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Montek

23 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing stay. No complaints

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Diana

31 May 2022

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

23 Mar 2022

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

Travelled with group

31 Jan 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea

18 Dec 2021

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

alison

Travelled with group

6 Dec 2021

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

28 Nov 2021

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

10 Nov 2021

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amery Demitrea

10 Nov 2021

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 traveller

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean good people

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

YI-FANG

12 Feb 2020

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

27 Nov 2019

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 traveller

21 Sept 2019

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

Best location in Edinburgh

Great locYion and comfortable place.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2019

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

Wonderful location! Fun and quirky. My only issue was the showers. They need better drainage and/or a place to put clothes - especially if the shower rooms are mixed sex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

NANCY

5 Jun 2019

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