High Street Hostel
8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
High Street Hostel
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Situated in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile. The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, along with a quiet internet lounge. There is also a more vibrant party lounge for dining in and complimentary tea and coffee is available. The High Street Hostel is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Edinburgh Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Margaux
France“A lot of activities were proposed, really nice people ready to help you anytime !” - Colclough
United Kingdom“The showers were excellent when you see around five hooks to hang your clothes on inside the shower amazing the way the showers are built and having the curtain rail covering everything excellent hot shower best I've seen in a backpacker hostel” 
Floriane United Kingdom“Great location just off the Royal Mile. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and it felt like a safe place.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of High Street HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Heating
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- BilliardsAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Croatian
- Italian
Property practices
House rulesHigh Street Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.
Please note that hen and stag parties are not permitted.
When booking for more than 6 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property prior to arrival.
Please Note:
NO people under 18 years.
We take a key deposit of £10 at check in.
You need to have a government issued ID with you.
Groups of 5 or more need to contact the hostel directly before booking
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about High Street Hostel
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High Street Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Billiards
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Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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High Street Hostel is 550 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at High Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
