High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere | Hostel in Edinburgh

8.4 (2275 Reviews) |   120 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  12 Guests
Old Town Hostel | High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere

120 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh

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.

High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere is located in Edinburgh.

This 120 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 2275 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 120 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere in Edinburgh is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “High Street Hostel - Over 18s Only, Backpackers Atmosphere”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Pool table
  • Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Lockers
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 bookingguests 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.7
Location:
9.73
Staff:
9.21
Facilities:
8.04
Comfort:
7.94
Cleanliness:
8
Klara
Apr 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Sweden
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: 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 a few minutes walk from anything you'd like to see in the city center
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 37 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 5 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 5 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Reading light, Fire extinguisher, Iron, Carpeted, Carbon monoxide detector, Heating, Trash cans, Earplugs, Lockers

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom

FAQ's

Is this Old Town hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Old Town hostel?

Check-in time for Old Town hostel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Old Town hostel have a swimming pool?

No, this Old Town hostel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Old Town hostel?

Best-rates for the Old Town hostel starts from $91 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Internet, Kitchen with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Old Town hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Old Town hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Old Town hostel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Old Town hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Old Town hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Old Town hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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