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High Street Hostel

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High Street Hostel, 8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh -0800 031 8416
Area: Edinburgh Old Town - High Street
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4.15
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.15 out of 5 (1613 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
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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

Tom Tue, 1 July 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Anna Tue, 1 July 2025

Edinburgh stay

Liked: Wonderful friendly staff, good facilities hot showers, great breakfast for £4
Disliked: Mattress was a little thin

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Natalia Tue, 1 July 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Sophia Mon, 30 June 2025

Good stay

Liked: Great location and amazing staff.
Disliked: Bathrooms and showers were very old and often dirty. a bit pricey for being a hostel but overall good considering Edinburgh prices.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Natalie Sun, 29 June 2025

Good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Osborn Fri, 27 June 2025

Great location; fantastic staff. Old...

Liked: Right off of high street, close to train station and airport transit

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Blankytaa Thu, 26 June 2025

Excellent Location

Liked: I think the place was very nice, and you had a real feeling of being in a hostel, with everyone adding value to your stay. They organize activities and its quiet cool. I would come back! and the location is amazing

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Anonymous Wed, 25 June 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Claserena Tue, 24 June 2025

Hostel with character and great...

Liked: Prime location and great, friendly staff.Definitely would stay again.

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Tariq Tue, 24 June 2025

Bad

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