Upmarket hostel, steps from Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre
7.4/10 Good
50 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport transfer
Non-smoking
Shared kitchen
Laundry facilities
The price is £68
£68
Price available on 5/2/2023
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
Room options
About this area
What's nearby
In New Town
Royal Mile - 7 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
Princes Street - 1 min drive
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive
George Street - 7 min drive
University of Edinburgh - 7 min drive
Edinburgh Zoo - 19 min drive
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pep & Fodder - 2 min walk
Dishoom - 2 min walk
Deli Fresco - 3 min walk
The Ivy on the Square - 3 min walk
Zest - 4 min walk
Map
About this property
Haystack Hostel
Haystack Hostel puts you 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Mile and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle. The comfortable beds and central location get good marks from fellow travellers.
This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen 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
Languages
Czech
English
French
German
Hungarian
Slovak
Spanish
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Hygiene & cleanliness
Social distancing measures are in place.
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
<p>This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.</p><p>Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.</p> <p>This property does not have lifts.</p><p>This property accepts credit cards.</p>
This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.
How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel?
As of 3 Feb 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on 5 Feb 2023 start from £68, including 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.
Does Haystack Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Haystack Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Haystack Hostel?
This property confirms that social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Haystack Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Haystack Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Haystack Hostel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Haystack Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Haystack Hostel?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Haystack Hostel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include St. Andrew Square (2-min walk) and Calton Hill (4-min walk), along with St. Giles' Cathedral (7-min walk) and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre (7-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Haystack Hostel?
Yes. Nearby restaurants include Deli Fresco (3-min walk), The Ivy on the Square (3-min walk) and Zest (4-min walk).
What's the area around Haystack Hostel like?
Haystack Hostel is in New Town, a short 3-minute walk from Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and 13 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers recommend the hostel for its central location.
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Staff & service
6.9/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10 Poor
22 Jun 2022
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2022
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2017
Centrally located
Very positive iexpeeience in general. staff very helpful. Clean hostal. Cleanliness and considerate travelers.
rossana
rossana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Aug 2017
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2017
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!
Jimmy
Jimmy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 Jul 2017
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 May 2017
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
Di
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Feb 2017
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.
Inkyung
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Dec 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Nov 2016
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
