High Street Hostel
High Street Hostel, 8 Blackfriars St., Edinburgh, EH1 1NE
Call Reception on 0131 557 3984
Affordable backpackers hostel in central Edinburgh
Alongside our awesome vibe, we have two comfortable lounges, a kitchen, and terrace in a building that was once the mansion of the Earl of Morton, the right-hand man of the King of Scotland. We offer a laundry service for £5, breakfast every morning for just £4, towel hire for £2 and more in both our communal dormitory and private rooms. There's free luggage storage on the days that you check in & out, and we have a 24/7 reception so you can arrive to the building at any time, and check in any time after 3pm. Since 1986, we've been the original choice for travellers to explore Scotland's compact, beautiful and hilly capital city
Backpackers, budget travellers, students, explorers, revellers and friendly folk are all welcome to experience the best of this beautiful and historic city. Open year-round, it offers-up daily events for travellers to come together and make the most of being right in the middle of it all. We are an 18+ hostel, no children are allowed to stay at any time.
Alongside our awesome vibe, we have two comfortable lounges, a kitchen, and terrace in a building that was once the mansion of the Earl of Morton, the right-hand man of the King of Scotland. We offer a laundry service for £5, breakfast every morning for just £4, towel hire for £2 and more in both our communal dormitory and private rooms. There's free luggage storage on the days that you check in & out, and we have a 24/7 reception so you can arrive to the building at any time, and check in any time after 3pm. Since 1986, we've been the original choice for travellers to explore Scotland's compact, beautiful and hilly capital city
This accommodation is featured on our map of the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh and South Scotland and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
117Open:
All yearPrice per night:
From £21pp. ID required.Booking:
Booking in advance not always crucial, 1 night's payment for booking.Directions:
From the bus station (St Andrews Square) turn left onto Princes Street then first right onto Northbridge. At the top turn left onto the High Street on the Royal Mile and hostel is on Blackfriars St. on right. From railway station main exit turn left onto Waverley Bridge then right at the mini roundabout and straight ahead up the Mound, at the junction go left, then at crossroads left again going down the Royal Mile. Cross at the traffic lights at Northbridge and Blackfriars St is second on the right. From the airport take bus 100 to last stop, Waverley Bridge and follow as above.Public Transport :
Only a 5/10 minute walk from Edinburgh bus station or Waverley train station. The airport bus also stops outside the train station on the last stop so it is very easy to get to the hostel.Walks :
Long Distance Walks North Sea Cycle Route Land's End to John O Groats on foot Castles and Coasts Route Great North Trail Scottish National Trail
Long Distance WalksLarge Hostels Close to a Pub Individuals welcome Urban Hostels Near a Castle Breakfast
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
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High Street Hostel in Edinburgh is back! After months of emptiness our halls will finally be welcoming in guests again!
March 3rd 2021
We’re open again but with a few tweeks to the way we do things. So if you’re looking to visit us please read on to see how we’ll be making High Street the cleanest environment possible for our future guests. Book on our website.
As excited as we are to be able to welcome visitors again, we will put safety first. That is why we are strictly following government guidelines. To that end, we have a thorough cleaning regime, regularly wiping all surfaces in the building. We have installed hand sanitiser dispensers on all levels and encourage you to make use of them. Our staff will wear masks during their shifts. We keep windows open as much as possible to allow air circulation.
For the time being, every booking will be assigned to their own room and have their own shower and toilet to use. Unfortunately, access to some of our common areas including the kitchen is currently not possible. We provide a small fridge as well as free tea and coffee in our reception lounge.
Cheap, friendly and historic accommodation available for Hogmanay New year!
October 29th 2020
Located in the centre of the city, High Street Hostel is just a street away from the famous Royal mile. It is the perfect sanctuary for backpackers, budget travellers, students and fellow world explorers staying during Edinburgh New Year!
Party under the stars at Edinburgh’s biggest street festival
High Street hostel boasts a large communal room. It is bursting at the seams with nick nacks and oddities – including historic knights armour! If the Hogmanay celebrations were not enough, High street hostel also hosts weekly events, such as burger night, movie night, pub crawls and pool tournaments. Each bed also comes equipped with a locker. So valuables will be safe while you are out dancing the night away during the Hogmanay events.
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High Street Hostel
October 15th 2011
High Street Hostel is located just off the High Street in the old town area of Edinburgh and claims to be the city’s oldest hostel. When you enter the solid and prominent building you are greeted by a large, warm and homely lounge area, furnished with sofas, table and chairs.
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