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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 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Edinburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are really friendly and efficient, the vibe totally laid back. My stay was so comfortable I would call it my 'home away from home' in Edinburgh. I'm already looking forward to my next stay!
  • Shylipuk
    Ukraine Ukraine
    it's easy to make new acquaintances because something interesting is constantly happening in the lounge area. there are no children here either
  • Nur
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location is good. The staff were great. Bed and pillows are very very comfortable. Even the bathrooms are great. No complains!
  • Sylvia
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the vibe. Beautiful building. Very respectful people.
  • Vitorino
    Brazil Brazil
    I loved staying with you. The hostel is well located, clean and spacious. I will definitely be back. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷 ♥️
  • Libby
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great Location, we stayed one night here after a long train journey from London and were leaving early in the am for the Highlands so for this purpose it was perfect. Checked in, headed on foot to close by bar, used the shared bathroom with no...
  • I
    Ina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    so easy to find the hostel, the staff were lovely checking in and out, conversational and gave me all the info I needed. friends are easy to make too
  • Ilias
    Algeria Algeria
    Everything was beautiful and good, thank you from Algeria.
  • Andre
    Germany Germany
    Huge kitchen Cheap breakfast Nice chill area Good WIFI Directly located at Royal Mile
  • Joel
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    I recently stayed at Portree Independent Hostel and I have to say, it is hands down the cleanest dormitory mixed bed hostel I have ever experienced. The staff at this hostel really prioritize cleanliness, and it shows - there were no unpleasant...

Property surroundings

Facilities of High Street Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Billiards
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Italian

House rules
High Street Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-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

  • High Street Hostel is 550 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • High Street Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards

  • 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.

  • Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.