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Haystack Hostel

4.0 star property
City centre hostel, steps from Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a wooden table, microwave, and potted plants.
Relax in a cozy room with a comfortable seating area, featuring a round table and a personal touch with a guitar.
Relax in a cozy seating area with a sofa and potted plants.
Kitchen features two ovens, a storage area for pots, and ample countertop space.
Welcome to Haystack Hostel, featuring a distinctive red door and a lion-adorned sign.
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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
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/games 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/games room
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £112
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪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

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

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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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
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • 60 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Haggis Hostels Hostel Edinburgh
Haggis Hostels Hostel
Haggis Hostels Edinburgh
Haggis Hostels
Haggis Hostels Edinburgh, Scotland
Haystack Hostel Edinburgh
Haystack Edinburgh
Haystack Hostel Edinburgh
Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

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?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Haystack Hostel and nearby?

Haystack Hostel has an arcade.

What's the area around Haystack Hostel like?

Haystack Hostel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again
3-night trip

10/10

I only spent 1 night there in a private room but it was very clean and the people I talked to were very friendly.
1-night trip

10/10

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 !
1-night trip

8/10

Strategically located in the middle of the city
1-night trip

10/10

Thank you so much.
3-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

6/10

Et vandrehjem med indbygget støj fra div skraldebiler HVER DAG tidlig morgen. Opfordring til at spare på vandet, ingen sæbe på badeværelse, faktisk en skod oplevelse
3-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

4/10

On s'attendait à une chambre d'hôtel vue le prix et non à une auberge de jeunesse. Le personnel est au demeurant très sympathique mais franchement ce n'était pas du tout ce que nous avions compris lors de la réservation. De plus, payer presque 300€ la nuit pour une auberge de jeunesse c'est simplement hors de prix. On était bien placé et jour de match mais ça ne vaut absolument pas ce prix là. Très très déçue.
2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

Very positive iexpeeience in general. staff very helpful. Clean hostal. Cleanliness and considerate travelers.
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

4/10

Well, its only good point is its close to Waverly. The toilets were clean, shower had just enough pressure to be able to take a comfortable bath. Apart from that I found nothing to mention. The room was extremely small. The staircase leading to the fifth floor can be a horrible experience for some. So if you don't something else, or you got an extremely good deal, then only this is your place !
1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
4-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

El edificio en donde se encuentra el hostal es horrible, pero una vez en el Haggis todo cambia. Lo mejor es la ubicación y la limpieza en general.

6/10

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

8/10

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

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