High Street Hostel

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Brand: MacBackpackers

Location Excellent location — 93 attractions within walking distance

About

Discover Scotland’s top-rated hostels in Edinburgh and across the Highlands. Great locations, friendly staff, and affordable stays for every traveller.

Amenities

Free Wi-FiBreakfast Family friendlyAdults onlyKitchen / kitchenette

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · kitchen or kitchenette

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Museum of Childhood0.1 km
Museum of Magic, Fortune-Telling and Witchcraft0.1 km
Tron Kirk Market0.1 km
John Knox House0.1 km
St Cecilia's Hall0.1 km
Scottish Storytelling Centre0.1 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 464 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 12 pharmacies & clinics🚌 8 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 10.8 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
Nearest beach: East Sands of Leith — 3.8 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to High Street Hostel?

From High Street Hostel, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 0.3 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 10.8 km away (straight-line distances).