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Haystack Hostel
2 stars

Haystack Hostel

5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 557 0036
From
₪428
Cheapest

rate per night

8.1
Great
based on 2475 reviews
2,475 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
₪428
Double room
₪454

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About Haystack Hostel

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Haystack Hostel is set in Edinburgh and is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station. It is moments from Princes Street and shopping and nightlife options.

The hostel offers a concierge, luggage storage and a 24-hour reception. Airport transfers, a wake-up service and a laundry service are available on enquiry.

The light and airy rooms at Haystack Hostel offer a refrigerator and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. They are also fitted with a hair dryer, an oven and a microwave.

The location of the hostel permits convenient access to many tourist attractions. Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are a brief walk away.

Latest deals for Haystack Hostel

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Haystack Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Airport shuttle
  • Internet
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Shared kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

General

  • Window
  • Family rooms
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Lockers
  • City view
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Dining

  • Dining table

Reviews of Haystack Hostel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.1
Very goodBased on 2,475 verified guest reviews

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7.7 Good
Pros:Too many people in one room
Cons:Staff was fine to talk to
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8.0 Very good
Pros:Locations is great, a bit hidden but in close to everything in city centre, and Waverly station. We only came back to sleep in the room for a few hours. Rabbies Tours cafe/bus stop. We only had contact with 2 staff members both spoke spanish, Eduardo and a young lady with dark hair. They were both helpful and accommodating with our luggage. Email response is also quick. Restrooms and showers were okay and clean.
Cons:The sheets of the beds and cover had stains some dark black stains and small blood stains.
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8.0 Very good
Pros:Really well recieved, the staff were brilliant, friendly and helpful. Constantly suggesting good local places to go. The rooms were clean and the facilities were excellent.
Cons:The only issue was the heat, the rooms were uncomfortably warm especially at night. But that was the only problem.

Location

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

What's nearby

  • Waverley Mall143 m
  • Scott Monument269 m
  • Real Mary King's Close0.4 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland0.4 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.4 km
  • Museum of Childhood0.5 km
  • Princes Street Gardens0.5 km
  • The Royal Mile0.5 km
  • Calton Hill0.5 km
  • National Library Of Scotland0.6 km
  • Greyfriars Kirk0.7 km
  • National Museum of Scotland0.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Haystack Hostel

Low season

December

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

₪145
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When to book a room at Haystack Hostel

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Top tips for your stay at Haystack Hostel

  • The cheapest price a room at Haystack Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was ₪145, while the most expensive was ₪145.
  • How long should you stay at Haystack Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Haystack Hostel

  • Where is Haystack Hostel located?

    Haystack Hostel is located at 5/3 West Register Street in New Town, 0.4 km from the center of Edinburgh. Waverley Mall is the closest landmark to Haystack Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Haystack Hostel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Haystack Hostel.

  • Does Haystack Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Haystack Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Haystack Hostel from the airport?

    Haystack Hostel is 11.6 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Haystack Hostel is 56.7 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Haystack Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Haystack Hostel in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Haystack Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Haystack Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to city center

0.4 km

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11.3 km