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Haystack Hostel

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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lounge
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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/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
The total price is $108
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
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 - 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

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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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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

More

  • 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

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 onsite parking at Haystack Hostel.

Is 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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Reviews

Haystack Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

This is the best location for the price in Edinburgh. The stairs to the hostel are no joke and that was the only drawback for us. But it was worth it!
Jana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 !
esther, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

No lift to the upper floors is an issue. Bathroom shared was inconvenient because i go th Bathroom at least twice. However, Location is excellent and the staff are super helpful. They responded immediately.
Iris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you so much.
SUMITO, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kriscelle, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Jørgen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Miss karla, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
PIERRE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beatty, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gemma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Centrally located

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

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Its close to Waverly

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 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pin-Chun, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Ubicación y limpieza excelente.

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 Good

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 Very good