Haystack Hostel

Property class: 4
City-center hostel, steps from Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

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Haystack Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and Calton Hill. Also, St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street Gardens 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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 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

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a white duvet, a brown throw blanket, and a pink towel. There is a small bedside table with a lamp and a power outlet. A window with yellow curtains is visible, and a yellow pillow is on the bed.

Basic Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Calton Hill - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 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
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maki Ramen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Haystack Hostel

  • Haystack Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and Calton Hill. Also, St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street Gardens 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

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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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