High Street Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, steps from Royal Mile
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
View from property
Terrace/patio
Interior detail
Library

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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)
    28 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (18 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

High Street Hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute stroll of University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hostel, attractions include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 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

  • ‪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

Hostel with a bar, steps from 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 a safe and a hairdryer. 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 a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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

Are there any beaches close to High Street Hostel?

The closest beach to High Street Hostel is Portobello Beach (4.8 km).

Does High Street Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at High Street Hostel?

No, High Street Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at High Street Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at High Street Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

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

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