High Street Hostel - Over 18S Only, Backpackers Atmosphere (Adults Only) in Edinburgh: Photos and Reviews

High Street Hostel occupies a historic building dating back to 1564, on a small side street just off the Royal Mile. Guests can use a self-catering kitchen, a quiet internet lounge, a party lounge, a terrace, and a shared lounge/TV area. This adults-only hostel welcomes guests over 18 and has a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, daily housekeeping, same-day laundry, luggage storage, lockers, and a designated smoking area.

The hostel provides single beds in shared dormitories, including mixed and female rooms with 4, 6, 8, 10, and 18 beds. Each bed has a bedside safe, a locker with a key, a personal light, and a power socket. Rooms are named after fictional characters, and a Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom is also available.

From its side street off the Royal Mile, the hostel is a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk. Two grocery stores, including Tesco, are within a 5-minute walk, and the National Museum of Scotland is also within walking distance.

High Street Hostel's breakfast is a help-yourself breakfast served in the kitchen-lounge from £3, with toast, cereal, juice, tea, and bananas. The self-catering kitchen has ovens, stove tops, cast iron pans, utensils, and cutlery for guest use. Complimentary tea and coffee are available, and a Tesco supermarket is a 5-minute walk from the hostel.

High Street Hostel runs an organized event every night, coordinated with some other hostels, including quiz nights and visits to a local pub. The basement lounge has a billiards table, board games, three acoustic guitars, and a TV used for movie nights. A tour or class about local culture is available, and Sunday movie nights are held in the lounge.

Property: 1564 historic building just off the Royal Mile

Rooms: Shared dorms with bedside safes, lockers, and power sockets

Dining: Help-yourself breakfast from £3 and self-catering kitchen

Activities: Nightly events, billiards, board games, and acoustic guitars

Location: 5 minutes from Edinburgh Waverley railway station, 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle

Policy: Adults-only hostel with 24-hour front desk and same-day laundry