High Street Hostel - Edinburgh

About Us

We are Edinburgh’s original independent hostel! Opening our doors to world travellers as far back as 1985.

Originally our building – Morton House – was the town-house of the Earl of Morton, who briefly ruled Scotland but was later beheaded due to his involvement in the assassination of the lover of Mary Queen of Scots. Since then Edinburgh has moved on a fair bit and so has our building! With wifi, bedside USB sockets, self-catering kitchen, great showers as well as fabulous and friendly social areas we offer ideal budget accommodation set amidst some pretty ancient architecture. Even though we are a buzzing place, right in the city centre with a wonderful nightlife on our doorstep you can still occasionally see the Earl trudging disapprovingly through the hostel, holding his head in his hands.

Things to Know

  • FREE Bed linen
  • FREE Thursday Pub crawl
  • FREE Lockers with locks
  • FREE Movie nights & popcorn
  • FREE Coffee, tea and hot chocolate
  • FREE Hair dryers
  • FREE Electrical adaptors
  • FREE Wi-FI in every room
  • FREE Book exchange
  • Breakfast for £3
  • Kitchen use and fridge space
  • No curfew Luggage
  • Bike storage
  • Minutes walk from the bus and train
  • Towel rental for £2
  • Laundry service for £5.00
  • Local food and drink discounts

REVIEWS

High Street Hostel - Edinburgh
4.5
Based on 177 reviews
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Mandi Richard
Mandi Richard
2023-09-27T09:45:33+0000
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Pampa Beekay
Pampa Beekay
2023-05-03T03:35:01+0000
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Peter Zimmerman
Peter Zimmerman
2023-02-09T11:30:23+0000
Don’t make me write and actual review! Bullet points: Great location, price, staff.. everything…. 6 stars
James Milner
James Milner
2023-02-03T11:23:21+0000
Best place to stay in Edinburgh with the best people.
Jakub Nocun
Jakub Nocun
2022-09-05T18:12:23+0000
Great place to stay for a night or two if you're passing through Edinburgh. Friendly staff, comfy bed, clean showers,... everything you need when looking for not overly priced accommodation. Highly recommended for any backpacker.read more
J. Pilar Javier Castro R. Castro R
J. Pilar Javier Castro R. Castro R
2021-08-12T19:17:47+0000
Un lugar muy acogedor para descansar después de realizar los impresionantes recorridos por la ciudad. Una atención de... primera...read more
John Fraser
John Fraser
2020-04-18T22:20:33+0000
Friendly staff good kitchen and very clean
Elizabeth DePue
Elizabeth DePue
2020-03-08T14:46:31+0000
We stayed at High Street Hostel in May of 2018 and loved it! Yes, the twin room was tiny. But the location was perfect... and it was wonderful to stay in a building with so much history.read more
Master King
Master King
2020-02-17T15:33:23+0000
Bad costumers service Durty place Full of bugs High racisme
Sonia Schroder
Sonia Schroder
2019-07-10T21:47:30+0000
lugar agradable, limpio, seguro, amplio
Beth McNicoll
Beth McNicoll
2018-11-12T15:10:30+0000
I love it here. This place feels like home 🏠
Alann Thomazo
Alann Thomazo
2013-03-26T08:08:05+0000
Miki Loo
Miki Loo
2018-06-09T18:21:37+0000
Amazing place that you will never forget!
Jordyn Perreault-Laird
Jordyn Perreault-Laird
2018-05-03T03:46:38+0000
Cristian Fasoli
Cristian Fasoli
2018-01-31T15:25:32+0000
Alex Tarlia
Alex Tarlia
2018-01-29T18:56:06+0000
Fabian Celi
Fabian Celi
2018-01-08T19:49:25+0000
Janette Tam
Janette Tam
2017-06-05T09:56:50+0000
I was staying here for 2 nights. The bathroom and the linen are clean. Staffs are nice. Bathroom and toilet here are... shared between male and female. The hostel is very near the royal miles, many restaurants and shops beside, as well as a supermarket in 5 min walk.read more
Priscila De Lima Silva
Priscila De Lima Silva
2017-05-25T21:33:30+0000
Mary Dobbs
Mary Dobbs
2017-05-15T12:12:17+0000
Xavier Cini
Xavier Cini
2017-04-03T17:43:30+0000
Laetitia Daïdé
Laetitia Daïdé
2017-03-19T17:44:11+0000
Robert Bartl
Robert Bartl
2017-03-19T17:16:16+0000
Manuel Scheuermann
Manuel Scheuermann
2017-03-19T13:42:45+0000
Meg Birley
Meg Birley
2017-02-03T06:12:43+0000
Stayed here as a last minite decision on the 1st if Feb It was fine but just little bits like the reception area stank... of stale smoke and the showers weren't that clean. Bed was clean enough but the room smelt of something manky. I probably won't go back again seeing as there's such a choice in the city was just one of the cheapest. Staff were lovely and helpfulread more
Chutima Nutyra
Chutima Nutyra
2016-09-20T14:13:12+0000
Bea Møller
Bea Møller
2016-07-23T22:03:40+0000
Ivana Ponce
Ivana Ponce
2016-06-22T17:45:04+0000
Barbora Šmejkalová
Barbora Šmejkalová
2016-06-16T11:00:58+0000
Jeremiah Johnson
Jeremiah Johnson
2016-06-13T05:17:49+0000
Mapar Ramírez
Mapar Ramírez
2016-06-01T14:48:55+0000
Ed Blancmor
Ed Blancmor
2016-03-10T12:16:08+0000
Excelente lugar!! Muy limpio, personas amables, ampliamente recomendable!
Pie Verhulst
Pie Verhulst
2016-01-26T11:07:08+0000
Every things was perfect! Nice place and cool people. Good memories.
Robert Williams
Robert Williams
2015-11-19T12:13:30+0000
Lucia Iacovino
Lucia Iacovino
2015-07-27T19:49:34+0000
Helen Worland
Helen Worland
2015-05-20T16:13:29+0000
Some of the best - and most ridiculous - years 0 my life spent here! Legiondary!
Alex Midžić
Alex Midžić
2015-04-09T21:19:49+0000
Excellent location, helpful staff and relaxed atmosphere.
Verónica Rafferty
Verónica Rafferty
2014-12-25T05:49:17+0000
Sara Crossley
Sara Crossley
2014-12-23T00:14:48+0000
My absolute favourite hostel. I can't wait to return!
Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes
2014-12-22T22:41:15+0000
Absolutely amazing, ideal for Royal Mile shopping and heading to the castle. Deffo coming back someday 🙂
Corinne Kaufmann
Corinne Kaufmann
2014-11-10T13:31:16+0000
Staffan Kolhammar
Staffan Kolhammar
2014-11-04T19:48:21+0000
Thaís Marchis
Thaís Marchis
2014-08-18T09:15:54+0000
Hiroshi Shimizu
Hiroshi Shimizu
2014-08-01T18:02:57+0000
Alexandre Augusto
Alexandre Augusto
2014-07-09T16:42:34+0000
Dayvid Dario
Dayvid Dario
2014-07-06T19:31:17+0000
Seggio Dominique
Seggio Dominique
2014-06-26T19:05:15+0000
Elaine Silva
Elaine Silva
2014-06-25T20:12:18+0000
Mattia Giovannini
Mattia Giovannini
2014-06-20T21:55:08+0000
Juliano Gomes
Juliano Gomes
2014-06-18T23:24:09+0000
Christian Bos
Christian Bos
2014-06-17T17:42:05+0000
Miriam Barber
Miriam Barber
2014-06-16T10:22:05+0000
Tatalie HP
Tatalie HP
2014-06-16T09:35:37+0000
Vaniele Weinrich
Vaniele Weinrich
2014-06-10T00:06:59+0000
Vivien Heullant
Vivien Heullant
2014-06-04T19:07:17+0000
Becki Wood
Becki Wood
2014-06-02T18:40:06+0000
Love love love this place alma and Neil made it even better will miss you guys. Will post pics soon.
Laura Elizabeth
Laura Elizabeth
2014-05-31T12:41:02+0000
Paula Jones
Paula Jones
2014-05-09T11:47:59+0000
Barbora Red
Barbora Red
2014-04-12T11:44:17+0000
Awesome hostel, the best I've ever stayed in.
Krista BW
Krista BW
2014-03-29T22:50:00+0000
Maisa Mäntyvaara
Maisa Mäntyvaara
2014-03-23T21:41:45+0000
Sébastien Mathurin
Sébastien Mathurin
2014-03-03T08:51:54+0000
Ritz Linx
Ritz Linx
2014-02-20T16:11:25+0000
Melissa Van Sandt
Melissa Van Sandt
2014-02-15T19:57:23+0000
Alex Kilbee
Alex Kilbee
2014-01-25T12:34:42+0000
LoLa Parlagreco
LoLa Parlagreco
2014-01-13T13:41:50+0000
Samara Dumont Fadigas
Samara Dumont Fadigas
2014-01-12T16:15:26+0000
Beatriz Casselli
Beatriz Casselli
2014-01-12T12:03:48+0000
Excelente pase mi cumpleanos en el hostel marzo 2013 feliz 2014 a todo el staf ... !!!! han dejado un hermoso recuerdo tanto a mis hijos como a mi !read more
Nat Watt
Nat Watt
2014-01-11T02:25:52+0000
Federica Romeo
Federica Romeo
2014-01-10T11:36:06+0000
Aäron De Fruyt
Aäron De Fruyt
2014-01-10T08:58:39+0000
Constantinos Calaghan
Constantinos Calaghan
2014-01-08T21:11:59+0000
Paul Higgins
Paul Higgins
2013-12-28T04:23:28+0000
Hangeul  Lee
Hangeul Lee
2013-12-24T06:01:42+0000
Joyce Coelho
Joyce Coelho
2013-12-21T02:06:44+0000
Fernando Soares
Fernando Soares
2013-12-14T06:12:15+0000
Selma Bron-Jurrema
Selma Bron-Jurrema
2013-12-10T22:12:01+0000
Ricardo Almeida
Ricardo Almeida
2013-12-04T22:14:14+0000
Mathieu Deboffe
Mathieu Deboffe
2013-11-28T09:36:39+0000
Claire Elizabeth
Claire Elizabeth
2013-11-11T20:10:53+0000
Celinda Margutier
Celinda Margutier
2013-11-06T18:39:22+0000
Akane  Shiho
Akane Shiho
2013-10-21T11:05:33+0000
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booking policies

Strictly no stag or hen parties.
You will need photographic ID to sign.
Please note if you are booking for more than 5 people you need to contact us directly before making the booking.
Be aware that if you book for a group without contacting us directly, your reservation will be cancelled and you will lose your 10% deposit.
If guests are under the age of 18 you must contact the hostel first for the manager’s approval.
Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to 10:30am on the day of arrival. No-shows will be charged the equivalent of two nights stay.

HOW TO CONTACT US

Telephone:
+44 (0) 131 557 3984
Email:
highstreet@macbackpackerstours.com
Facebook:
/TheHighStreetHostel
Address:
High Street Hostel
8-18 Blackfriars St
Edinburgh
EH1 1NE
Scotland

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