Haystack Hostel
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
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5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- 24-hour security
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Game Room
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Board games/puzzles
- Pub crawls
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Mobile app for room service
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Access to health care professionals
- Contactless check-in/out
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Tour services
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.03 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.50 mi
- Perth - 34.25 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.04 mi
Museums
- National Portrait Gallery - 871 f
- Mounted Gallery - 963 f
- City Art Centre - 992 f
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 1,042 f
- Stills Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.27 mi
- DOM - 0.27 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.28 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.29 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.29 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.29 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.31 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.32 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.34 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.34 mi
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.37 mi
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Anonymous (review category business travellers)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff were so kind. My first time in Edinburgh, travel weary, bit turned around; but they were always kind, patient and friendly.
The stairs , haha
Paola (solo traveller)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Rudmila (solo traveller)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It’s was a nice stay . Perfect for solo backpackers
It was a confusing to find the building
Louise (solo traveller)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location is fabulous. 2 mins walk from Waverley station Princes Street exit. Lots of food and drink options nearby. Plenty of bus stops and a tram stop within easy walk for getting around, and frankly it's in a good spot for walking to lots of the big touristy sights. The staff were wonderful; kind, considerate and thoughtful. They carried my bags, showed me all the facilities and when I mentioned I'd had trouble sleeping, they helped me find a solution. Top notch!
My bunk was quite uncomfortable. As it was a triple (I only recalled doubles from the photos), there wasn't room to sit up in. Also, I struggled climbing in and out of bed without proper handles to hold on to. A space for storage in the bed - a small shelf, even just a hook, would be useful for putting items like your phone and your locker key.
A word to the wise: there are 4 flights of stairs from the street up to the hostel - 5 if you're going up to reception - so not ideal if you've got heavy luggage.
Gupta (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I had specifically asked for a late check-in, as I was reaching Edinburgh quite late at night. The haystack team was really considerate and did provide me with check-in assistance even at 12am at night. The beds were very comfortable, and both toilets and showers were clean. The common kitchen was well equipped too. The location of this hostel is the best for someone who likes to stay in the heart of the city and doesn't want to spend a lot of time commuting to major attractions.
I had opted for a bed in a shared dormitory; due to my late check-in time, I had to take an upper bunk bed. The only uncomfortable part of this was the steps that led to the bed. The climb would hurt the foot a lot.
Ha (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Jana (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities
Anonymous (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is perfect.
I did not like the walls of the staircase - look a bit strange and frightening.
Marlene (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
central location, friendly staff, nice showers
narrow staircase over 3 floors, no lift
had a lower bunk bed - upper bed was approximately 30cm above my face, felt very claustrophobic
prices during the festival are a complete joke - 95 for a bunk in a 12bed dorm!
Anonymous (young couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
It was very clean. The showers exceeded my expectations.
This is out of the control of the hostel, but it was noisy on the street and we needed to keep open window open to cool the room. Also, the doors were noisy as people would come and go.
Maryori (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Fiona (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Yume (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Kim (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Sue (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location was perfect, right in the popular area of the city across from train and around the corner from bus station.
Super clean, super nice personnel, fantastic kitchen, hot water dispenser. Nice guests. Music playing, fun atmosphere.
Too crowded in 12 person and 8 person room, too crowded and noisy. There is no elevator and it is on the 4th floor. Not enough sinks for some reason. No where to use a hair dryer in bathrooms, no outlets.
Pauliina (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Such friendly and welcoming staff, special thanks to Kristy! Environmentally aware hostel, all guests were respectful towards each other. I think the hostel has a great deal to do with creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, so Haystack really excelled in this. They were also very considerate of the busy festival weekend making everything super expensive, so they gave out breaky vouchers for free (would be around 5 pounds at other times).
The only thing I can think of were the bunk beds being a bit flimsy, so when a roommate was moving around, it shook the whole bed a bit.
Sofia (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location, quiet and fun, good kitchen, clean toilets and showers,
great staff. 100%recommend.
Michelle (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
It was excellent location close to everything, meaning you can hear some noise but nothing unexpected for a city centre.
The facilities were cleaned daily and the room was comfortable the lockers were good condition and large size.
You are provided with the wifi and tour on arrival very pleasant and friendly staff.
Meg (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Loved that it had a kitchen and provided tea and coffee! Staff were all very friendly and approachable!
Bunk beds were particularly squeaky
Ychilton (solo traveller)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.03 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.50 mi
- Perth - 34.25 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.04 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 770 f
- National Portrait Gallery - 871 f
- Mounted Gallery - 963 f
- City Art Centre - 992 f
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 1,042 f
- Stills Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.27 mi
- DOM - 0.27 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.28 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.29 mi
- Kingfisher Gallery - 0.29 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.29 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.31 mi
- Writers Museum - 0.32 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.34 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.34 mi
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.37 mi
- General Register House - 354 f
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.29 mi
- Lady Stairs House - 0.31 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 384 f
- Sherlock Holmes Statue - 0.25 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.26 mi
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.27 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.28 mi
- National Monument - 0.36 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.26 mi
- Scottish Gems - 0.29 mi
- Netherbow - 0.31 mi
- Rent A Bike - 0.33 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.34 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.31 mi
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 223 f
- Multrees Walk - 502 f
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 626 f
- Waterloo Place - 656 f
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 1,018 f
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.24 mi
- Omni Centre - 0.26 mi
- Edinburgh Experience - 0.27 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.29 mi
- Canongate Ballet - 0.30 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.31 mi
- Dance Base - 0.32 mi
- Royal Mile - 0.33 mi
- The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.36 mi
- Mercat Tours - 0.37 mi
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Haystack Hostel
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom