Address
8 Blackfriars StreetPrice rates
€ 14 average price per Dorm/bed (the price is per 1 night only)
Info & Description
High Street Hostel is Edinburgh’s original independant backpackers hostel, (open since 1985). Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town just off the historical Royal Mile, (midway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace). The 400yr old building offers lots of character as well as offering a fun chilled out atmosphere for the weary traveller.Officially recognized by Hostelsclub as ECO-FRIENDLY
Located centrally we are only 5-10 minutes from the Edinburgh castle, Princes Street, Waverley train Station, the bus station, Holyrood Palace and the Grassmarket. The City’s wonderful night life also just round the corner.
Your room is cleaned daily, with a personal locker in most rooms including a safe for your piece of mind. Otherwise you have access to the receptions 24 hour safe. Our large self-catering kitchen is well stocked with everything you might need.
We have free wi-fi in our reception lounge, and internet access for a small charge. Our large lounge area enables you to sit and relax, chat with ther travellers, or even have a game of pool.
Our friendly staff are always willing to answer questions about things to do in and around Edinburgh and Scotland. We are also able to help you book accommodation in one of our other hostels throughout Scotland. We are a Macbackpackers tour pickup and sale point.
Other things High Street can offer:
-Free pub crawl every Thursday night, with free give-aways. It’s a great way to meet other travellers from High Street Hostel and three other hostels around Edinburgh.
-Join us on our burger nights run every Friday and Sunday evening.
-Pool competition Sunday afternoon £0.50 entry fee with a first prize to be won.
Scottish owned, Backpacker run.
No hidden charges
High Street Hostel helping backpackers sleep together since 1985.
Our Environmental Policy
Making Scotland a Better Place for Now & the Future!
MacBackpackers are committed to sustainable tourism and minimising our impact on the environment. We strive for continuous improvement in this area and review our policies regularly.
Our vehicles are serviced regularly to ensure they are running at their optimum for best fuel economy and minimising exhaust emissions. Within our hostels and our offices we look to minimise all waste and look to recycle wherever possible. We strive to make the most efficient use of water and minimise our energy consumption.
MacBackpackers currently owns 75 hectares of woodland in the heart of the Scottish Highlands which is to be re-planted with indigenous Scottish species. We are working very closely with Trees 4 Scotland / The Big Tree Project who have the aim of planting ONE MILLION TREES over the next 5 years.
Facilities
- Security boxes / Lockers
- Security boxes / Lockers
- Security boxes / Lockers
- Laundry
- Internet access
- Internet access
- Heating
- Rent a bike
- Bike Rental
- 24h reception
Rooms
- standard 2 bed/s private shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard double bed private shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 4 bed/s mixed dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 8 bed/s mixed dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 6 bed/s mixed dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 4 bed/s female dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 10 bed/s mixed dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 8 bed/s female dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 10 bed/s female dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
- standard 18 bed/s mixed dorm shared Watercloset (bathroom)
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Great location, and I can’t think of a single thing that could’ve been better, they think of everything. Super friendly staff too! They’re lovely :)
i will back!!!!!
I stayed in High street hostel for two days and I can tell you that those two days were amazing. I have never had so much fun staying at the hostel before. Great staff, friendly people perfect location and AMAZING atmosphere. I can insure you that the next time I come to Edinburgh I won't even thin about staying anywhere else. JUST AMAZING! :)
The tables close to the kitchen are really sticky!
This hostel is perfect! Bathrooms are clean and big. The staff is awesome and welcoming. Very central. I'd come back anytime!
Although my brother and I only spent one night there (and had to catch the 5am bus to the airport) I was very impressed with this hostel. VERY clean rooms, comfy beds, hot water in the showers...
Great little hostel, full of lovely staff who are always willing to help and help you have a great time. Good facilities and quiet bedrooms all in the very center of the Old Town. Cannot recommend it more highly.
This hostel was great, staff were helpful and friendly, burgers on Fri nite were superb! Great stay, would definitely visit again and would recommend highly.
this place is amazing!!ít's soooo close to everything and the life of edinburgh. right when we checked in the lady at the desk gave lots of advice and was amazing, there's lots of brochures too, the free walking tour meets 2 minutes down the road, and its 7 minute walk from the train station. it's also in one of the sweet old buildings of the city so that's sweet! we stayed in a room of 16 but it was totally fine and there was lots of space so it wasn't crowded in the least! good good stay, i'd definatly go back
It was very nice place, staff was very kind, the location is very good as well.
You know what they say... 'location, location, location'! High Street Hostel is right on the Royal Mile and is a great stay for anyone wanting to be in the centre of Edinburgh. It's big, bold and noisy; don't come here if you want a quiet night of restful sleep. It's fun and relaxed and right across the road from the Haggis Office which is great if you're joining a tour. Highly recommend.
I loved the fact that it is was very clean, organized saved and very well located.
The best!!
I've been to a quite a few hostels around Europe but am telling you,High street hostel in great. Very clean, the staff are welcoming. They make one feel at home. The fun is there is in full swing. Generally i highly recommend High street hostel to everyone wishing to visit Edinburgh. Please keep it up.