High Street Hostel in Edinburgh

zuletzt aktualisiert am 05.01.2010

High Street Hostel is Edinburgh’s original independent backpackers hostel, (open since 1985). Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town just off the historical Royal Mile, (midway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace). The 400yr old building offers lots of character as well as offering a fun chilled out atmosphere for the weary traveller.   Located centrally we are only 5-10 minutes from the Edinburgh castle, Princes Street, Waverley train Station, the bus station, Holyrood Palace and the Grassmarket. The City’s wonderful night life also just round the corner.   Your room is cleaned daily, with a personal locker in most rooms including a safe for your peace of mind. Otherwise you have access to the receptions 24 hour safe. Our large self-catering kitchen is well stocked with everything you might need.   We have free wi-fi in our reception lounge, and internet access for a small charge. Our large lounge area enables you to sit and relax, chat with other travellers, or even have a game of pool.   Our friendly staff are always willing to answer questions about things to do in and around Edinburgh and Scotland. We are also able to help you book accommodation in one of our other hostels throughout Scotland. We are a Macbackpackers tour pickup and sale point.   FREE FREE FREE -Walking tour (Everyday) -WI-FI -Pub crawl (Thursday) -Evening movie (Sunday-Wednesday) -Lockers in rooms (£10 deposit) -Bike storage -Tea, coffee & Hot chocolate -All bedding -Use of the kitchen -Advice on a wide range of things to do in and around Edinburgh and Scotland.   HERE ARE SOME OTHER THINGS WE OFFER FOR A SMALL CHARGE. -Laundry service £2.50 -Breakfast £1.90 -Longterm luggage storage -Join us on our burger nights run every Friday and Sunday evening. -Pool competition Sunday afternoon £0.50 entry fee with a first prize to be won.     CARBON NEUTRAL - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY. Twelve years ago we bought A 75+ hectare woodland that absorbs more than the total CO2 emissions from fuel used in our hostel and also the other properties in our small MacBackpackers hostel and bus co chain. We also try our best to re-cycle everything (with your help) and our electricity is all sourced from renewable non-nuclear supplies. Stay with us for a great holiday and minimal environmental impact!!!!   Scottish owned, Backpacker run. No hidden charges If you want to make a booking for more than 6 people we ask you to please contact us directly beforehand. Please no Stag or Hen parties. Minimum age to stay in this hostel is 18 years. Please note that our bathrooms are unisex. High Street Hostel 'Helping backpackers sleep together since 1985'.

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• Checkin ab 14:00 Uhr möglich
• Checkout bis 10:30 Uhr

Wichtige Hinweise

PLEASE NOTE - For bookings of more than 6 people - we will not confirm this booking unless it is made through the HostelBookers Groups Department.

Wegbeschreibung

Directions
Directions - Bus Station
From the bus station at St Andrews Square head up to Princes Street (the main shopping street in Edinburgh.) Turn left onto Princes Street and then take the first right at the Balmoral Hotel onto Northbridge.
At the top turn left at the Royal Bank of Scotland onto the High Street on the Royal Mile, crossing at the traffic lights but continuing down the hill, we're the second street on the right - Blackfriars Street. We're on your right hand side. The hostel is open 24 hours so you can check in at any time. Hope this helps.

Directions - Train Station
From the railway station take the Market Street exit, turn right onto Market Street and then turn left at the roundabout onto Cockburn Street. At the top turn left onto the High Street on the Royal Mile and then cross over the traffic lights at Northbridge, continuing down the hill and we're the second street down on the right - Blackfriars Street. We're on your right hand side. The hostel is open 24 hours so you can check in at any time. Hope this helps.

Directions - Airport
From the airport take the blue bus no.100 (costs £3.50 and takes about 30 minutes) into the city centre and get off at Waverley Bridge. There is a bus every 10 -15 minutes from the airport.
From there walk away from Princes St. towards a small roundabout and cross straight over the roundabout onto Cockburn Street. At the top of Cockburn Street turn left onto the High Street on the Royal Mile and then cross over the traffic lights at Northbridge, continuing down the hill, we're the second street on the right - Blackfriars Street. We're on your right hand side.