High Street Hostel

8 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland EH1 1NE

 
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Customer Ratings

Overall Rating

83.8%

976 out of 1051 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'High Street Hostel'

High Street Hostel Reviews
Atmosphere 83.2%
Location 95.2%
Facilities 76.8%
Fun 73.6%
Staff 90.4%
Cleanliness 79.2%
Safety 88.0%
Value 84.0%


Overview

Stay green- we are completely carbon neutral. Enjoy our easy-going vibe in our character-filled, city-center, historic hostel - dating back to 1564! - yet leave no carbon footprint. We offer Edinburgh's most environmentally friendly backpacker hospitality, and pretty cool with it!

“Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations! – street party pass and up to 5 nights
accommodation package- £135, at our city centre hostel”

High Street Hostel is Edinburgh’s original independent 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.

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 peace 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 other 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.

Free, Free, Free
-Walking tour (Everyday)
-WI-FI
-Pub crawl (Thursday)
-Evening movie (Sunday-Wednesday)
-Lockers in rooms (£10 deposit)
-Bike storage
-Tea, coffee & Hot chocolate
-All bedding
-Use of the kitchen
-Advice on a wide range of things to do in and around Edinburgh and Scotland.

Here are some other things that we offer for a small charge:
-Laundry service £2.50
-Breakfast £1.90
-Longterm luggage storage
-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.


Carbon Neutral/ environmentally friendly. Twelve years ago we bought A 75+ hectare woodland that absorbs more than the total CO2 emissions from fuel used in our hostel and also the other properties in our small MacBackpackers hostel and bus co chain. We also try our best to re-cycle everything (with your help) and our electricity is all sourced from renewable non-nuclear supplies. Stay with us for a great holiday and minimal environmental impact!

Scottish owned, Backpacker run.
No hidden charges
If you want to make a booking for more than 6 people we ask you to please contact us directly beforehand.
Please no Stag or Hen parties.
Minimum age to stay in this hostel is 18 years.
Please note that our bathrooms are unisex.
High Street Hostel 'Helping backpackers sleep together since 1985'.

Accommodation Information

Location Information


What's Included

What's Included

Linen Free

Purchasable Extras

Purchasable Extras

Breakfast EUR 2.17
Towel EUR 0.23

Facilities

Facilities

Credit cards accepted Self-catering Facilities
No curfew Free city tour
Games room Lockers in dorms
Lounge area Internet
Pool table(s) 24 hour reception
Safety deposit 24 hour hot showers
Tours/Travel Desk Washing machines

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out 10:30

Important Information

PLEASE NOTE - For bookings of more than 6 people - we will not confirm this booking unless it is made through the HostelBookers Groups Department.

Cancellation Policy

Guests can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days day(s) before arrival. Deposits paid are non refundable.

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