Haystack Hostel

City-center hostel, steps from Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

In the heart of Edinburgh, Haystack Hostel offers a warm welcome with an arcade/game room, library, and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage, concierge services while enjoying coffee/tea in the lobby. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Airport transfer
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (11)

Daily housekeeping
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Coffee/tea in a common area
Arcade/game room
Library
Self-serve laundry
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Arcade/game room
Hair dryer

$90 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Tomorrow

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Basic Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Refrigerator

5 bathrooms

Hair dryer

Microwave

Electric kettle

Shared/communal kitchen

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

$92 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA

What's nearby

St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
National Museum of Scotland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

- Cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

- No onsite parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

- Area shuttle*

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Library
Arcade/game room

Accessibility

60 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating
Electric kettle

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard