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: 8.3

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

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About this property

Situated 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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 single bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 bunk beds
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 large double 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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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Eve

New Zealand

“Great location, very handy to all the attractions just off the Royal mile. Easy walk from train station about 15 mins. Room was ok size wise, bed was ok comfort wise, lockers in room, luggage storage available after you leave. Nice balance of...”

Piasecki

Ireland

“The location is perfect, the staff gave us a good welcome, and the room and the facilities were cleaned. It is a great place to stay to visit the lovely Edinburgh.”

Hood

United Kingdom

“Such helpful, friendly staff! Lovely little terrace to enjoy; spacious, well-equipped kitchen and dining area. The location is great, dorms peaceful, loos and showers clean and not cramped.”

Ilze

Denmark

“Mostly location, but everything else just great :)”

Das

United Kingdom

“Excellent property. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Very close to all major attractions.”

Marta

Spain

“Very friendly environment and even friendlier hosts! It is very well managed!”

Mio

Japan

“Location and affordability. Super near the center of city n Hilton!”

Emilia

Australia

“the staff were amazing. i thought i had lost all my ID and wallet and wouldn’t be able to get into the hostel, but the staff helped me out and let me get through. when i did find my ID i handed it straight in. i later found out all the staff knew...”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“There was a warm welcome on arriving, the dormitories were clean as well as the shower room and toilets. When I checked out early this morning the man on reception was very friendly”

Björn

Germany

“Great atmosphere. Very clean. Generous proprietor. Guest and staff like were in a good mood helping each other. Big kitchen. Lots of free food. Make comfortable coming room.”

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House rules

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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

Need-to-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 persons, 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.