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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
Living area
Reception
Lounge
Lobby lounge
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,883
P4,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 5 - Mar 6

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

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

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

Upscale hostel near St. Andrew Square
Located close to Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Haystack Hostel provides an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Haystack Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay

We have included all 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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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Haystack Hostel Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Is Haystack Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel?

As of Feb 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on Mar 5, 2025 start from P 3,882.65, 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.

How much is parking at Haystack Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haystack Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Haystack Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Haystack Hostel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is steps from St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre. Calton Hill and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 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...