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High Street Hostel

Old Town (0 kms from Edinburgh Waverley Station)
8 Blackfriars St - Show on map

Ranked 4 out of 20 Hostels In Edinburgh

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About High Street Hostel

High Street Hostel is a budget-friendly accommodation option located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The hostel offers a variety of dormitory-style rooms, private rooms, and apartments (Read More), all equipped with modern amenities. The location is ideal for exploring the city's many attractions, such as the Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, and Princes Street Gardens, all within walking distance. The hostel also features a communal lounge, and kitchen for guests to use. This hostel is a great choice for travelers looking for affordable accommodation in a prime location.

Room Types Available

Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This is a single bed in a mixed dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

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    Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This is a single bed in a mixed dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

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    Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This is a single bed in a mixed dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

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    Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This is a single bed in an all-female dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

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    Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    This is a single bed in a mixed dormitory. It includes a bedside safe, a locker, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

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    Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    Rooms are 15 square metres.

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    Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Max 2 Adults
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    The twin room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

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    Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Max 2 Adults
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    The double room provides a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
  • Max 1 Adult
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    Rooms are 19 square metres.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    8.2
    Based on 3037 Reviews
    100% verified reviews

    Comfort

    7.93

    Cleanliness

    7.98

    Value For Money

    8.7

    Facilities

    8.02

    Guest Reviews

    Simone
    solo traveller
    5.0
    Passable
    Meh
    The Hostel is very central and has a big kitchen
    Staff are volunteers who treat the hostel like its their private home, theyre ignoring hostel guests and it does feel like youre invading their space by being there. Even though it said they are checking fridges every day and clean up space, there was food from over weeks in the fridge. The beds are rather small and have no curtains and you can hear every single step and word said from other rooms. Windows are not properly sealed and have lots of mold on them.

    Published on 02 Jan 2024

    Michael
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    Location. Quirkiness. Friendly staff. Communal space.
    Ladder to top bunk is not the most user-friendly. Needs an extra rung or two, especially for the increasingly more common older guests like myself!

    Published on 30 Dec 2023

    Akshay
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Nice Hostel
    The location was good. Staff were good.
    Can work on cleanliness for bathrooms and toilets.

    Published on 27 Dec 2023

    Hannah
    solo traveller
    7.0
    Good
    Cozy stay
    Great location with nice lounge and big kitchen. Clean
    Bed could use updating, wasnt very comfortable

    Published on 22 Dec 2023

    Yasmin
    with friends
    8.0
    Very good
    Good location
    Very close to the city center, restaurants and souvenir shops near the hostel
    Very noise. Hostel apparently has a lot of volunteers that actually treat the place as their house, so I felt I was invading their space

    Published on 19 Dec 2023

    Mushriq
    solo traveller
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Pleasant
    The staff was exceptional. There is an allocated place for luggage at the reception where people can put them and enjoy the rest of the day in the city.
    The rooms are quite narrow.

    Published on 18 Dec 2023

    Andr
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Superb
    Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location and clean rooms/ bathrooms

    Published on 17 Dec 2023

    Moodley
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Cosy, comfortable and definitely positioned in a HUB area
    The cereal!

    Published on 12 Dec 2023

    Anne
    solo traveller
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Good welcome, straightforward check-in. Beds were really solid so didn't feel like you were shaking when using the ladder. Nice and warm on a night below freezing temperatures outside. Nice towels available for 2. Keys for lockers
    Didn't know there was a key deposit but not an issue.

    Published on 03 Dec 2023

    Zhijun
    solo traveller
    8.0
    Very good
    Very good
    Its in very central location, convenient to most places. The kitchen is big and loads of gadgets can be used. The staff are very friendly and nice. They have printing service at the reception which is very convenient and helpful. ) The heating in the room is super warm which is great when its minus degrees outdoors.
    The mixed genders toilets and bathroom.

    Published on 01 Dec 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Old Town (0.4 Km from city center)

    8 Blackfriars St - Show on map

    15 Nearby Attractions

    Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

    0.1 km

    Edinburgh Old Town

    0.2 km

    St. Gile's Cathedral

    0.3 km

    National Museum of Scotland

    0.4 km

    The Royal Mile Edinburgh

    0.4 km

    Scott Monument

    0.5 km

    National Gallery of Scotland

    0.6 km

    Calton Hill

    0.6 km

    Princes Street

    0.7 km

    Edinburgh Castle

    0.9 km

    Holyrood Palace

    0.9 km

    Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

    1.4 km

    Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour

    1.5 km

    Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

    1.6 km

    Arthur's Seat

    1.7 km

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