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
Just 164 feet from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is set in a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. It offers (not 24h reception) with free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen. With luxurious wooden triple bunks, the dorms are all equipped with individual power and USB sockets, reading lights, and bed linen. Shared bathroom facilities include large showers and separate men's and women's bathrooms. Shops, bars and restaurants surround Haystack Hostel, and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is less than 492 feet away. Impressive Edinburgh Castle is only 0.5 miles’ walk. The kitchen and dining area features a full range of kitchenware as well as integrated oven/hobs, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. The lounge area provides additional space to relax and socialize. Secure luggage lockers are available for guests, alongside a laundry service and Wi-Fi access throughout the building.

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
  • 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
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Haystack Hostel
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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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stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
the haystack hostel was really clean, organized, and the facility was well-maintained. my favorite part was the common area with the tables, pillows and books - it really made the space feel homely!
perhaps paper towels aren’t used in the country as much but it would be helpful to have some in the kitchen especially. also facial tissues.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good hostel. Really central located in Edinburgh. Clean toilets and showers.
Pillow not so comfy
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Small, cozy, and well-located hostel.
Bed possibly with bedbugs.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Walkable around the city. And just 3min walk from waverly train station
Just the staircase
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and very clean!
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
There were no lights in the room and the place was very dim. There was only one mirror for 12 people.
The beds were also not comfortable, the height was not good. I had a middle bed and I couldnt sit comfortably at all.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The nicest staff! The location is amazing considering the price, the showers were big and there wasnt any queue to them (or maybe i just got lucky). You can store your baggage for free!
The stairs make it unaccessible for some, but it didnt affect me
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location. Nice common area.
No curtains on the bed and no lamp, so the big light in the dorms needs to stay on if one person still wants to read. The bunk beds are super shaky and you can feel people stomping around in the hallway a lot.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Old building but full of character. Central. Friendly. Cheap. Open all day if you want to pop back. Good kitchen and showers. Free tea/coffee. Can leave your luggage after check out.
Toilets a bit small. Main kitchen light didn’t switch on until 8 am.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very comfortable and excellent location. Super friendly staff.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location. Walking distance to train station and car rental.
Room was located near the communal kitchen so it was a bit noisy. Have to lug luggage up and down spiral staircase.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very clean, friendly people
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location. A female dorm
Not as comfortable as it could be in lounge
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location is very convenient — all the main highlights are within walking distance. There are plenty of places nearby to eat and have breakfast. The bathrooms and rooms were clean and well-maintained. The staff were always helpful, even by WhatsApp. They managed my second booking when I couldn’t complete it through Booking.
There’s no option to dry your hair in the bathroom — no power plugs available, so you have to do it in the hallway. The showers are shared with men, even if you book a female-only room, which I found uncomfortable. The toilet space is also very tight.
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Area information

    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

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 770 f

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • 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

    Other attractions

      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • General Register House - 354 f
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.29 mi
      • Lady Stairs House - 0.31 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 384 f
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • 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
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.26 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.29 mi
      • Netherbow - 0.31 mi
      • Rent A Bike - 0.33 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.31 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.34 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Princes Mall - 0.31 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • 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

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom