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Haystack Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel, walk to St. Andrew Square
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Haystack Hostel

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

Overview of Haystack Hostel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

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The price is AU$230
Price available on 6/5/2024

Check out the area

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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
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Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Hairdryer
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Haystack Hostel is located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calton Hill and Princes Street Gardens, while National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery are cultural highlights. Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Andrew Square are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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

Upscale hostel near St. Andrew Square
Located close to Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Haystack Hostel provides an arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • Concierge services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Haystack Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haystack Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel?

As of 24 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on 6 May 2024 start from AU$230.27, including 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.

How much is parking at Haystack Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haystack Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Haystack Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Haystack Hostel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is steps away from St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre. Calton Hill and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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

Travelled 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 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

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 traveller

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