High Street Hostel

8 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE

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Room Types

Available from Sat 18 Jul 2026 to Sun 19 Jul 2026

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Room size: 5 m²/54 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room Double Room with shared bathroom room

Double Room with shared bathroom room

Room size: 5 m²/54 ft² Street view Non-smoking Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 37 m²/398 ft² Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Room size: 15 m²/161 ft² Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests

About This Hotel

High Street Hostel

High Street Hostel

For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Edinburgh, High Street Hostel is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Edinburgh has to offer. Are you seeking the true Edinburgh? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at High Street Hostel, located merely 860 m from Edinburgh Castle.
Enjoy all that High Street Hostel has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the High Street Hostel. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hostel.
For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All guestrooms at High Street Hostel provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at High Street Hostel. A great night out couldn't be easier! Enjoy a fun evening without traveling outside at the bar. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at High Street Hostel. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hostel's library and shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

An array of attractions are a must-see while visiting Edinburgh. A great museum trip can be had at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.6 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Don't forget to stop by the most iconic landmark in the area, the famous Arthur's Seat just 1.6 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Find rooms here that are cheaper than 97% of all other options in the city.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 98% of them for food and dining.
Guests who stayed at this hostel have scored it higher than 97% of accommodations in the city.

What's Included

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 15:00
Check-in until: 00:00
Check-out from: 00:00
Check-out until: 10:30
Reception open until: 00:00

Extras

Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 2 GBP

The property

Non-smoking rooms/floors: Yes
Number of rooms: 22
Room voltage: 240
Year property opened: 1564

Facilities & Amenities

Bathroom
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

Highlights

320 meters to public transportation

Edinburgh Train Station is within 320 meters

Located in heart of Edinburgh

This neighborhood is preferred by frequent travelers. Properties here have the highest location ratings, high review scores, and lots of bookings

Sights and Monuments

Edinburgh Castle

Location

8 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NE

Guest Reviews

8.5

Excellent

Guest score out of 10

“The room is clean and this hostel seems like well organize.”

— Suhartini , Indonesia

“Love it so much , near the train station 10 minutes walk, convenient &very clean.”

— Jasmine , Malaysia