Name: High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere
Address: 8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom, 8 Blackfriars St, Lothian, EH1 1NE, UK
Rating: 8.4

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

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Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere 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 - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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Room Type	Number of guests
Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
Single Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Giorgos

Cyprus

“I had a very good stay at this hostel. The atmosphere is friendly, welcoming, and relaxed from the moment you arrive. The staff are genuinely helpful, approachable, and clearly enjoy what they do, which makes a big difference. It’s important to...”

Mena

United Arab Emirates

“Abdul Rahman is amazing, he is very welcoming and so helpful”

Saif

United Kingdom

“Exactly what you'd expect from a hostel. Well managed. Clean throughout. It would be a 10 star experience if I could close off the skylights. So, it felt a bit colder.”

Klara

Sweden

“The atmosphere and the arranged activities were really great! The quality and layout of the rooms were nice and the facilities were clean. The staff were always willing to help with any questions and on top of it all the location is amazing, just...”

Brooke

United States

“This place was so great, friendly staff/ volunteers and people! Great events every night. Felt safe and was very clean. Dale at the front desk is top notch!”

Downie

United States

“The breakfast was a bargain, cup of tea, toast, juice, bowl of cereal, banana and more. A pleasant atmosphere. The exuberance and conviviality of the staff from many different countries made me feel younger than my years. Everyone was pleasant...”

Belinda

Hong Kong

“The hostel is located in the city centre of the Old Town, and all the attractions are within walking distance. The room and bed were clean and comfortable. The hostel is inside an old historic building, and although the facilities are a bit...”

Faith

United States

“Great location! Super fun receptionist and lounge.”

Gerardo

Costa Rica

“The place is really cozy, the beds really comfortable and warm (great since Edinburgh is really cold) and the staff is really friendly and helpful if you have any questions, the location is great too!”

Rebecca

United States

“The property was in a great location! It was clean and the people are so nice!”

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Amenities of High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

House rules

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere 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

Until 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

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.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

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.

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere