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High Street Hostel

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High Street Hostel, 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh -0745 127 3975
Area: Edinburgh Old Town - High Street
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (1612 Ratings)
0.9 miles Usher Hall Edinburgh
v5 mins driving
t19 mins walking
UBER from £3-5
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Hotel Description
Located 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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 10:30
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Room Service
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Billiards
` Heating
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Adult only
` 24-hour security
` Designated Smoking Area
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

High Street Hostel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anastasiya Thu, 24 July 2025

Great location!

Liked: Great female only dorm. Clean, safe. There was short term luggage storage in the main area as well as long term storage in a locked room for 5 pounds a night. Very accomodating!
Disliked: Think theg're due for a bit of a remodel.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Amber Thu, 24 July 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Raquel Wed, 23 July 2025

It's ok for the price...

Liked: Staff was really nice and helpfull.
Disliked: The rooms and the beds smell like urine.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nicole Wed, 23 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Great location and friendly welcome.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Björn Wed, 23 July 2025

Best place to stay in...

Liked: Great atmosphere. Very clean. Generous proprietor. Guest and staff like were in a good mood helping each other. Big kitchen. Lots of free food. Make comfortable coming room.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Mark Wed, 23 July 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Katarzyna Tue, 22 July 2025

Excellent location

Liked: Fantastic location it just couldn't be better really Helpful staff and cosy atmosphere Clean bathrooms and showers with hot water

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Scott Tue, 22 July 2025

A precious place to stay

Liked: Great wee placeOnly my 2nd time staying in a hostel (other was in Copenhagen, and that was only for a few hrs due to early flight), so was a wee bit apprehensive.I shouldnt have been, it was great.The location was central, and ideal, and the price was cheap as well which helps :)The place was clean and tidy, and had all the neccessary facilities that you needed. I stayed in the 4 room "Lord of the Rings" room, with 3 other guests. A solo travelling foreign guy, and 2 travelling foreign girls. They were lovely and polite, courtious and clean. The staff were great, not only were they polite and helpful with the jobs, but they were also happy. Smiling and laughing away with each other, and the guests. It puts you at ease - they are a credit to the place.Well done guys, keep it up. Would def stay again here.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Hong Tue, 22 July 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Niamh Mon, 21 July 2025

10/10 would stay again

Liked: Good location, fun ambiance, friendly and helpful staff, i liked the little bookshelves, next time when we stay longer we would love to join the events
Disliked: Shower floors were nasty

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High Street Hostel 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh