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Haystack Hostel

Property class: 4
4-star hostel near St. Andrew Square

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A cozy bar area with a wooden wall, a round table, and bar stools.
A bright kitchen with a wooden table, benches, and a window. There are trash bins, a microwave, and jars on the counter.
A storefront with a sign for Haystack Hostel, featuring a cartoon lion.
A modern interior with a sofa, round tables, and a wall with various black and white illustrations.
A kitchen with grey cabinets, a white refrigerator, and two ovens. There are jars and a plant on the counter.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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 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 Waverley Station - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep 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. 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Haggis Hostels Hostel Edinburgh
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Haggis Hostels Edinburgh
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Haggis Hostels Edinburgh, Scotland
Haystack Hostel Edinburgh
Haystack Edinburgh
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Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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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 Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $176, 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 3.2 mi (12-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.4 mi (41-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.

Haystack Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, everyone was friendly. And for the price and the fact that’s it’s a hostel. 5/5
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Strategically located in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Double private room

I was staying somewhere else first but tgat place was horrible. This hotel was great. Amazing vibe, clean, soft bed, quiet and modern. The receptionist was also really kind and friendly. I will definitely come again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best location for the price in Edinburgh. The stairs to the hostel are no joke and that was the only drawback for us. But it was worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUMITO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No lift to the upper floors is an issue. Bathroom shared was inconvenient because i go th Bathroom at least twice. However, Location is excellent and the staff are super helpful. They responded immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Le personnel a été très courtois, sympa et serviable. L’emplacement est optimal. Je ne savais pas que les toilettes et douches étaient communs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jørgen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Et vandrehjem med indbygget støj fra div skraldebiler HVER DAG tidlig morgen. Opfordring til at spare på vandet, ingen sæbe på badeværelse, faktisk en skod oplevelse
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

PIERRE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On s'attendait à une chambre d'hôtel vue le prix et non à une auberge de jeunesse. Le personnel est au demeurant très sympathique mais franchement ce n'était pas du tout ce que nous avions compris lors de la réservation. De plus, payer presque 300€ la nuit pour une auberge de jeunesse c'est simplement hors de prix. On était bien placé et jour de match mais ça ne vaut absolument pas ce prix là. Très très déçue.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Its close to Waverly

Well, its only good point is its close to Waverly. The toilets were clean, shower had just enough pressure to be able to take a comfortable bath. Apart from that I found nothing to mention. The room was extremely small. The staircase leading to the fifth floor can be a horrible experience for some. So if you don't something else, or you got an extremely good deal, then only this is your place !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Di

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ubicación y limpieza excelente.

El edificio en donde se encuentra el hostal es horrible, pero una vez en el Haggis todo cambia. Lo mejor es la ubicación y la limpieza en general.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Inkyung

Liked: Staff & service

Basic and convenient but need improvement

It's a really basic hostel. I was a bit surprised by the run-down condition of the building at first but the overall stay was pleasant enough. However, the bed condition must be improved. I am very used to hostel bunk beds but this one was exceptionally wobbly. The room is very small so if you get caught up in loud crowd you will suffer. I was lucky enough to stay with quiet, respectful girls. Kitchen and shower is well-equipped and clean and the breakfast is also very basic. If you catch a good deal on price then it's fair value for money. The location is extremely convenient and that alone gives you the reason to try out this hostel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean overall, but small rooms

Clean bathrooms, clean rooms, but the rooms were crammed. Very helpful and friend staff though. Very convenient location, right in city center between Old Town and New Town. Overall good experience
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ai

Very convenient location

Friendly staff, good wifi connectivity, and very convenient location to everything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bruce S

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Last night on Edinburgh b/4 train to London earlyi

Close to Waverley train station
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Verbrauchte bettwaren Eklige Zimmer Unhygienische Duschen und WC
Verified review

8/10 Good

yvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

mooi gelegen

aangenaam
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap hostel but i paid big money

cheap hostel but i paid big money cuz when i booked this hoster, edinberough was full of tourists. everything was normal hostel. 3rd floor, not clean, small toilet, small bed,... but staff is nice. sonya is her name. she was excellent!! she explained a lot of things about edinberough and tours. and i met good friend in the hostel.

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