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Haystack Hostel

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathroom sink
Reception
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
  • Popular LocationSt. Andrew Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Giles' Cathedral7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)30 min drive

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1300)
The price is $238
per night
$285 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

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

  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 3 min drive

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

  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Zara - 3 min walk
  • The Newsroom - 2 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free local calls
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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; cash is not accepted
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. Cash is not accepted. 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 May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on Jun 3, 2024 start from $154.47, 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 19.5 mi (47-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. 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.

Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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