Hostel in Edinburgh
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this hostel
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.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Family friendly
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The team here does an amazing job of keeping the hostel spotless and tidy, and everyone I spoke to was really helpful and welcoming. It’s a great little island of peace in a remarkably central location! This has become my go-to spot for any Edinburgh visit.
I stayed in a 12-bed dorm with triple bunks, as I booked last-minute and this was the only space available. The beds themselves are very comfy, and the duvets are lovely and fluffy, but the narrow space above each bed made it a bit awkward to manoeuvre in and out of bed. It’s a bit too tight to sit up, so it’s a bit of a trick to get settled at night. But overall, for the price, can’t complain!
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
The location & providing luggage security.
No laundry facilities for customers. And carry heavy suit cases up stairs. A porter would be appreciated i bet.
9 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The lounge was great. It was well organized and clean.
It was hot in the room. It is located furthest up in the building, and it was a bit heavy to carry the bag up there.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
Location was great. Cleanliness is good.
They pack the 3 level bunks into the room. There's maybe a meter of space between the mattress and the roof and if there is someone snoring or making noise in the night/morning, it feels like it's right next to your face, which it probably is.
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"The team here does an amazing job of keeping the hostel spotless and tidy, and everyone I spoke to was really helpful and welcoming. It’s a great little island of peace in a remarkably central locatio..."
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