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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located 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
8.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    Quirky, fun decor. Incredibly helpful staff. Provided locking lockers in the rooms. Location was PERFECT.
  • Deijnde
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff is super friendly and fun to hang out with. The hostel organizes activities every night that are a lot of fun to participate in, so I would definitely recommend joining those! The location is perfect, right next to the Royal Mile, but as...
  • Zhijun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s 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...

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Pool table
    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
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Italian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

High Street Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 people, 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about High Street Hostel

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

    • Pool table

  • The prices at High Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • High Street Hostel is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.