Haystack Hostel Edinburgh

5/3 West Register Street, EH22AA Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type:
Hostel
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About Haystack Hostel

Located just 50 metres from Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel includes 32 rooms within a renovated 18th-century Georgian building. The hostel features free Wi-Fi and a fully equipped shared kitchen, offering guests courtyard and city views.

Shops, bars, and restaurants surround the property, while Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station lies less than 150 metres away. The impressive Edinburgh Castle is only a 0.5-mile walk from the hostel.

Accommodation at Haystack Hostel consists of mixed dormitory rooms with luxurious wooden triple bunks fitted with individual power and USB sockets, reading lights, privacy curtains, and bed linen. A double room option offers heating, a dining area, city views, and access to shared bathrooms that include hairdryers. All rooms have Wi-Fi access throughout.

Guests can enjoy tea and coffee making facilities in the full shared kitchen featuring an oven/hobs, refrigerator, microwave toaster and electric kettle alongside a dining table. Additional amenities include secure luggage lockers, laundry service availability, express check-in/check-out options as well as smoke detectors for safety. The property also has a games room and stairs provide access to upper floors.

Top Amenities

  • Accommodations for families
  • Smoke-free rooms
  • Complimentary WiFi

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Rooms: 32

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Rooms & Availability

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Photo gallery - Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Room Amenities

  • Electrical converter,
  • Indoor heating

Bathroom

  • Communal bathroom,
  • Bathroom tissue,
  • Hair drying equipment

Food & Drink

  • Mini fridge,
  • Microwave oven,
  • Tea and Coffee making facilities,
  • Cooking area

Services & Extras

  • Storage lockers,
  • Physical key entry,
  • Bath towels,
  • Bed linens,
  • Extra towels/sheets (additional cost)

Outdoor & View

  • Urban view

Layout

  • Window in room

Hostel facilities

  • Individual reading light,
  • Noise-cancelling earplugs,
  • Personal privacy curtain

Cleanliness & disinfecting

  • Hand sanitizer provided
Size:
36 m2
Bedroom 1:
Bunk bed
Number of guests:
1
Photo gallery - Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Size:
24 m2
Bedroom 1:
Bunk bed
Number of guests:
1
Photo gallery - Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Size:
12 m2
Bedroom 1:
Double bed
Number of guests:
2
Photo gallery - Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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Size:
36 m2
Bedroom 1:
Bunk bed
Number of guests:
1

Amenities

General

General

  • Wireless internet access throughout the property
Activities

Activities

  • Bar-hopping
  • Guided walking tours
Services

Services

  • Online services
  • Wireless Internet
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Reception services

Reception services

  • Quick check-in/check-out
  • Travel information desk
  • Baggage holding area
  • Secure storage compartments
Common areas

Common areas

  • Recreational room
  • Communal kitchen
  • Common living room with TV
Entertainment and family services

Entertainment and family services

  • Tabletop games and brainteasers
Business facilities

Business facilities

  • Facsimile and photocopy services
Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

  • No smoking rooms
  • Rooms for families
  • Climate control
  • Smoke-free property
  • Physical key entry
Safety & security

Safety & security

  • Round-the-clock security
  • Fire detection alarms
  • Surveillance cameras in shared spaces
  • Emergency fire suppression devices
Safety features

Safety features

  • Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities
  • Commonly used stationery items like printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper have been eliminated
  • Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas
  • Procedures implemented to monitor guest health
  • Availability of first aid kits
  • Connection to healthcare professionals
Physical distancing

Physical distancing

  • Touch-free check-in/check-out
  • Non-cash payment options
  • Social distancing guidelines observed
  • Smartphone application for in-room services
  • Protective screens or barriers between employees and guests in relevant areas

Internet

  • Complimentary WiFi!
  • The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.

Parking

  • Details about parking facilities are not available.

House Rules

Check-in

  • From Until hours

Check-out

  • Until hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Important information
Photo identification issued by the government (passport, drivers license or a national identity card) is required from all guests on arrival.

A key deposit of GBP 10 is required.

Please note that all guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian, and stay in a private room with their own party only.

Guests under the age of 18 cannot be accommodated in the shared dormitories.

When booking for 7 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The property is located on the third floor, with stair access only. As a result, it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Haystack Hostel, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
At Haystack Hostel, hen, stag, or similar parties are not accepted.
At Haystack Hostel, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at Haystack Hostel, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
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FAQ

What COVID-19 safety measures are in place?

Social distancing and regular disinfection are in place. See details on our website.

What are the coordinates?

Use the GPS coordinates: 55.953606, -3.190348 to reach the destination.

Is Wi-Fi available throughout Haystack Hostel?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

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