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Haystack Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near St. Andrew Square

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Reception
Property entrance
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby lounge
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center retreat .A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hostel places you steps from Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and within a 5-minute walk of St. Andrew Square. Calton Hill and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Haystack Hostel

4-star hostel near St. Andrew Square
As a guest of Haystack Hostel, you'll find a library, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Haystack Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Haystack Hostel offers 6 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • 60 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Haystack Hostel to the airport?

Haystack Hostel is 8.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on Dec 19, 2025 start from $155.5, 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.

Does Haystack Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Haystack Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

How close is Haystack Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.1 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (32-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Haystack Hostel offer free breakfast?

Haystack Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Haystack Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Haystack Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Haystack Hostel have a pool?

Haystack Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Haystack Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Haystack Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Haystack Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.