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Haystack Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh, steps from St. Andrew Square

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lounge
Basic Double Room | Living area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
  • St. Andrew Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Haystack Hostel is next to popular attractions like St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre. This 6-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles.
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What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Haystack Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh, steps from St. Andrew Square
At Haystack Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an arcade/game room. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle for a fee (available 24 hours), as well as an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak, Spanish, Welsh

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • 60 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Haystack Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Princes Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and George Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel?

As of May 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on May 15, 2025 start from $142.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Haystack Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Haystack Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Haystack Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Haystack Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Haystack Hostel?

Amenities at this hostel that appeal to couples include concierge services and a library.

Does Haystack Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Haystack Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Haystack Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Haystack Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Haystack Hostel.

Does Haystack Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Haystack Hostel?

The closest major airport to Haystack Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.4 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Haystack Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Haystack Hostel.

Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double private room

I was staying somewhere else first but tgat place was horrible. This hotel was great. Amazing vibe, clean, soft bed, quiet and modern. The receptionist was also really kind and friendly. I will definitely come again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I only spent 1 night there in a private room but it was very clean and the people I talked to were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kriscelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I never expected that it’s accessible to all the area roaming around Edinburgh I never used of public transportation even though is only 2 minutes besides bus and train stations. Staffs are all friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

rossana, washington, dc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally located

Very positive iexpeeience in general. staff very helpful. Clean hostal. Cleanliness and considerate travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Friendly, helpful staff and central location.

Excellent location - very central. The many stairs up to the hostel are a slight drawback if you are carrying heavy bags although staff are extremely helpful in every respect and offered to carry my bags down stairs the day I was leaving. Comfortable kitchen. Nice to have breakfast included. Staff were fantastic and looked up bus routes for me and advised me on whether to catch the bus to the festival events etc. Mattresses on bed were a bit saggy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy, California

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Can't beat this location

Friendly and helpful staff. They could recommend places to go and things to eat. The shower rooms are shared but there are many bottles of shampoo and body washes left behind from other travelers for new guests to use. Mattresses are from IKEA, and not the greatest to sleep on, but my experience meeting new mates and being in close proximity to everything made my stay here very memorable. Would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Di, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good position

This is the first time I've stayed in a hostel so didn't really know what to expect so overall not a bad experience

6/10 Okay

Inkyung

Liked: Staff & service

Basic and convenient but need improvement

It's a really basic hostel. I was a bit surprised by the run-down condition of the building at first but the overall stay was pleasant enough. However, the bed condition must be improved. I am very used to hostel bunk beds but this one was exceptionally wobbly. The room is very small so if you get caught up in loud crowd you will suffer. I was lucky enough to stay with quiet, respectful girls. Kitchen and shower is well-equipped and clean and the breakfast is also very basic. If you catch a good deal on price then it's fair value for money. The location is extremely convenient and that alone gives you the reason to try out this hostel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean overall, but small rooms

Clean bathrooms, clean rooms, but the rooms were crammed. Very helpful and friend staff though. Very convenient location, right in city center between Old Town and New Town. Overall good experience

8/10 Good

Ai

Very convenient location

Friendly staff, good wifi connectivity, and very convenient location to everything.

8/10 Good

Ashanti , Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location!! A lot of steps though!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Bruce S, Calgary Canada

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Last night on Edinburgh b/4 train to London earlyi

Close to Waverley train station

6/10 Okay

Rataya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap hostel but i paid big money

cheap hostel but i paid big money cuz when i booked this hoster, edinberough was full of tourists. everything was normal hostel. 3rd floor, not clean, small toilet, small bed,... but staff is nice. sonya is her name. she was excellent!! she explained a lot of things about edinberough and tours. and i met good friend in the hostel.

8/10 Good

wheelchairs259, West Lothian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

it was good

it was a great stay there was only one problem for me is not there falt coz

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Staff

Really nice staff, was well looked after. Perfect for a night out in Edinburgh

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Juyoung, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

good position and friendly staffs

The location of this hostel is good indeed and the staffs are so friendly!!! The only bad thing is that there is not an elevator even though it is the fifth(?) floor...

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