Haystack Hostel

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

November 2025

3

December 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Laundry
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA

Place, St. Andrew Square
‪2 min walk‬
Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪11 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Bar
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

About this property

Haystack Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh, steps from St. Andrew Square

Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.

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.

During your stay at Haystack Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an area shuttle (surcharge).

Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Steps from St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre
Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee

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.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
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
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

60 steps to reach entrance
No lift

More

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.