High Street Hostel
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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High Street Hostel
Hostel
8 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom
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With a stay at High Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Great Location
In general，it is good.
Guest UserAll 39 Reviews
Amenities
24-Hour Front DeskLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeBilliards RoomSmoking Area
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(14.8 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(540m)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(2.7 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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3
Single Bed In Female Dormitory Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Private toilet
Hair dryer
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Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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Standard Double Room With Shared Bathroom
1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Private toilet
Hair dryer
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1
Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom
Non-smoking
Towels
Bedding: Blanket or quilt
Private toilet
Hair dryer
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Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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Bed In 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Non-smoking
Private toilet
Hair dryer
Heating
Shared bathroom
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
39 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
Guest User
December 25, 2023
In general，it is good.
Guest User
June 8, 2022
Hotel environment in general.
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Guest User
September 30, 2024
Basic accommodation, but OK for a stopover. Very noisy room with traffic on road. Little sleep. Great 24/7 reception however no organisation for late arrivals so a lot of disturbed sleep. I left an item of clothing and after calling hostel to keep an eye out, this item was either stolen, binned or not returned.
Guest User
June 19, 2024
Front desk staffs are really rude! Discriminate customers and threaten to refuse for your entry if you ask questions. Asking questions ≠ Aggressive. The one who raise voice and not listening are the staff! Consider twice before you book in!
Guest User
December 1, 2023
When checking in for my stay, the reception worker was telling me all the usual information for when you check in, and I asked if I would need a lock for my locker or if one was provided. The reception worker (I later found out his name is Raj) raised his voice and said not to interrupt him, finished his speech, and practically threw the keys at me. He did not answer my question and I was too embarrassed and shaken by him raising his voice and being generally very unfriendly that I just went up to my room. Thankfully, there were locks built into the lockers. Then, when I was leaving I stopped and asked him if he had any suggestions for things for me to do in Edinburgh...he in a really rude and loud tone said "No." and then went back to talking to another employee. Everything else was fine about my experience here but I will not be staying here again. I was shocked at how rude the staff member was.
Guest User
November 20, 2023
Best hostel I’ve been to! Visited Edinburgh a number of times and every time we stay here. The staff are always so friendly, the rooms are clean, it has such a great atmosphere, the common area is a great place to meet new people and hang out. Always feel super welcomed and safe here. It’s also in an excellent location very close to the centre of Edinburgh and easy to walk to most places in the city from here. I would highly highly recommend anyone visiting Edinburgh to stay here. I will 100% be back again
Guest User
October 12, 2023
I went in February 2021, and just now writing a review because I'm going back to Edinburgh and stumbled upon this place again. I only used the hostel as a place to sleep at night as we were doing a lot of exploring. I was in the biggest mixed gender room. Beds were fine, one bathroom with multiple showers for all of us. Even in Feburary, the room got stuffy and hot at night, waking me up. Additionally, there were two people having a snoring war which was unpleasant at 3 AM to say the least (I realize this is the danger of booking a large room but just sharing my experience). Also be aware of people getting up and leaving early with loud alarms due to this being a travelers hostel. Decent place and good enough amenities. Good - location - beds comfy enough - outlets by beds - nice front desk Bad - hot and stuffy at night (in February) - would love for more toilets and showers for the amount of people - snorers (not something the hostel can change) - not a social environment - people come back late / leave early with no concern for people sleeping
Guest User
August 24, 2023
Due to rail strikes we weren’t able to keep our reservation here, but the communication was good and we resolved our accommodation query quickly and fairly. We emailed and received a response very promptly so we were happy with the fast response
Guest User
June 16, 2023
Clean hostel. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Bathrooms are small but always clean. We were able to store our luggage there at no cost before check in. Perfectly located on the Royal Mile and within walking distance to almost everything. Room was quiet and cool at night.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Billiards Room
Smoking Area
Billiards Room
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Luggage Storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Croatian
German
Italian
Spanish
Food & Drink
Room Service
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Shared Kitchen
Health & Wellness
Billiards Room
Cleaning Services
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Clothes Dryer
Rooms are disinfected between stays
Safety & Security
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Personnel
Thermometers available
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–24:00
Check-out: 00:00–10:30
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:£1.90 (approx. NZD 4.19) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1563
- Number of Rooms: 18
With a stay at High Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.