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Princes Street Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Shared kitchen facilities
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and a fire extinguisher.
A building with a sign for 'Princes Street Backpackers' listing amenities like private rooms, 24-hour reception, and luggage storage.
A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a window with curtains, a white sink, and a mirror.
A room with a large window, two red chairs, a white dresser, and a vintage suitcase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Andrew Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from St. Andrew Square and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Guildford Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Princes Street Hostel

Hotel near Princes Street in Edinburgh
Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Princes Street Hostel offers 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 3 2025 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Princes Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Princes Street Hostel to the airport?

Princes Street Hostel is 8.4 mi (43-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Princes Street Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Princes Street Hostel .

How close is Princes Street Hostel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.1 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.2 mi (40-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Princes Street Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Princes Street Hostel , but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Princes Street Hostel ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Princes Street Hostel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Princes Street Hostel ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Princes Street Hostel have a pool?

Princes Street Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Princes Street Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Princes Street Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Princes Street Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

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