Great location, laid back vibe. Stuff are young people/volunteers, who create sense of community for the travellers with some optional events in the evenings. You can borrow a hair dryer and a charger at the reception. Accommodation in the city is very expensive, so this is a great alternative for cheaper price.

there is no lift and the private rooms are located on the top floor, so you better not forget anything before you head out, otherwise you are climbing the stairs again :D Main kitchen can be a bit crowded with people and stuff, but this is similar to other hostels I have seen before.

I had a wonderful stay at this property! The front-desk receptionist was incredibly helpful and accommodating, ensuring my requests were met promptly. They went out of their way to change my bed to the one I specifically requested, which made my stay much more comfortable. The bathroom and toilet were impeccably clean, a detail that truly added to the overall positive experience. The location is absolutely perfect—right in the heart of the city and within walking distance of major tourist attractions. It made exploring the area incredibly convenient. I can’t recommend this place enough and will definitely be returning in the near future. Excellent service, cleanliness, and location all in one!

The microwave was a little dirty, had to clean before using it. Aside that my stay was great

First of all: the competent and amazingly kind staff made my day! All questions were answered, all things I forgot to bring were provided (towel, hairdryer,...). Wonderful all-you-can-eat breakfast at a very low price. I loved that even my favorite brand of oat milk was provided! Very clean and cozy. What I also liked was the concept "adults only". At the first night, I joined the free Pub Crawl which brought me to a great pub with live music where I stayed ;-p. The whole place is very well organized and offers many comforts (terrace, free pool table, free luggage storage...). This makes traveling so easy and convenient. Perfect location 5min walking from the train station, 7min walking from the castle. I recommend to book well in advance because they are often fully booked and you have much bigger chances in getting a smaller room with less people. I also loved that I was able to book the lower bunk bed as I am too old to climb :-). We had our own sink in the 4 bed room so sometimes I was able to avoid leaving the room for getting ready. USB power outlets for each bed are also a great asset - no need to put the bulky adapter!

I really liked the location of the hostel, literally just down the road from bustling High Street you were in the middle of Edinburghs beautiful architecture and immediately got a first impression of Scotland’s capital. Just a short walk from the hostel you could easily visit Royal Mile, St Gile’s Cathedral as well as Cockburn Street with its cute and cozy coffee shops and vintage stores. I’ve been to the common room & kitchen just once to take a look: it seemed like a very social place, full of people, talk and laughter. That’s why High Street Hostel seems like a place where you could easily meet new people if you wanted to.

The bathrooms, especially the sinks, weren’t 100% clean :/. Due to the location near High Street, it was very nosy and loud, especially very early in the morning!

6 bed female dorm - All beds have outlets, sheets seemed clean, you get a key to the dorm room and a key to your locker, lockers are THIN, I could only fit my small day bag inside people had to leave suitcases and larger bags on the floor which takes up space, yes the number of showers and toilets is very limited (3 of each on each floor and each floor has multiple dorms) surprisingly I never had to wait but I get up early, bathrooms were hard to maneuver in, a few more hooks and shelves would make a huge difference for people, 10 £/€/$ key deposit or a government ID, showers got hot and had good water pressure, staff were mostly very young volunteers but everyone was friendly, I asked to move to a bad away from the door and they happily accommodated me, the lounge is large and gets very crowded, large kitchen that is easily accessible, I was there in mid June and the temp was okay the heaters never actually turned on staff said they are “on a timer”, we kept a window cracked for airflow and smell control, sleeping temp was fine

The site needs more toilets and showers, bathrooms need more shelves and hooks, dorms need more hooks especially for hanging wet clothes after the rain, a mirror in the dorm would help mitigate overcrowding in bathrooms, note that lockers will not fit luggage plan accordingly and keep your stuff tidy so people can walk around

I traveled alone, and my primary concern was safety. I can confidently say that High Street Hostel is a very safe place. The staff was amazing and assisted me multiple times during my stay. The hygiene standards exceeded my expectations—despite the New Year's crowds, both the rooms and bathrooms were clean. The lounge area was fantastic, offering a great space to meet new people or just relax—something many hostels don’t provide. Additionally, the location is unbeatable, right in the heart of Edinburgh, allowing you to walk to almost all the major attractions. I 100% recommend this hostel and would definitely choose High Street Hostel again if I return!

Very easy to find in the heart of the city centre. Very clean rooms and large areas for lounging. The bed was comfortable to sleep on. I liked the fact that they allowed you to store luggage so you can explore.

Overall, I had a great 2 night visit; however, one thing I didn't like was the fact that I was given a top bunk for my first night when the bottom one was empty. I didn't know to ask when I first checked in, so that was partly my fault.

Cute hostel in a historic and atmospheric old building right in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town. All the famous sites like Victoria and Cockburn Street, Giles Cathedral, the Milkman building, Candlemaker Row are literally within walking distance. The staff is extremely professional and always available. The hostel gives a good sense of security, with some activity always happening at the entrance and checks done on people coming in. The lounge is an airy Scottish hall with cute alcoves by the windows, tons of books, a pool table and comfy couches. The hostel is tastefully decorated to give visitors an atmosphere of old Edinburgh and Scottish homeliness right upon arrival. TL;DR: Fantastic location. Amazing atmosphere and historic charm. Friendly, active and professional staff. Clean, spacey rooms. Cheap, nice breakfast. Great value for money, and most of all, feels like a cozy and safe place to sleep while on your travels!

Great Location, we stayed one night here after a long train journey from London and were leaving early in the am for the Highlands so for this purpose it was perfect. Checked in, headed on foot to close by bar, used the shared bathroom with no issues. It was all we needed. Edinburgh accomodation is expensive and High Street Hostel struck the right balance for us as normally hotel people!

The stairs with our big suitcases! (We could've chosen to leave them in a designated storage area in the lobby though!! but we wanted them with us upstairs) It's a gorgeous old historic building so lugging them up and down was worth it for us.

I stayed at this hostel in the center of Edinburgh for two nights and had a great experience. The location is perfect – just a short walk to the Royal Mile, shops, and public transport. The staff were friendly and helpful, always ready to answer questions or give recommendations. The common areas were clean and a nice place to meet other travelers. My bed was comfortable, though the room was a bit small and got warm at night. Overall, a great budget option for exploring the city!

Everything is awesome