Haystack Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
8.3 · Very good1,708 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at 5/3 West Register Street.
Luxurious Dorms with Modern Amenities Experience the comfort of our wooden triple bunks equipped with individual power and USB sockets, reading lights, and bed linen for a restful stay.
Convenient Location and Surroundings Located just steps away from Princes Street, enjoy easy access to shops, bars, and restaurants. Explore Edinburgh's top attractions with Edinburgh Castle a short walk away.
Fully Equipped Shared Spaces Unwind in our shared kitchen with integrated oven/hobs, fridge, and more. Socialize in the lounge area or take advantage of our luggage lockers, laundry service, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Book your stay at Haystack Hostel for a memorable Edinburgh experience!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Games room
Rooms
8.3
Very good
Rated 8.3 out of 10 by 1,708 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.5
- Service9.0
- Location9.0
- Rooms8.0
- Amenities8.0
- Value8.5
- Food & drink8.0
Guests mention
Excellent locationFriendly staffGood communal spaces
retizMexicoMe encantó …!!!
Su ubicación, limpieza y atención. Del personal.
Las escaleras del edificio y las escaleras de las literas.
DejaSILepo, mirno, dovolj prostora v kuhinji.
FranciscaChileMuy bien ubicado y ordenado
No hay ascensor
Nikki MagdaleneUnited KingdomIt's right in the middle of the city centre and near tons of restaurants and shops. Despite being in the city, it was quiet inside the room. I booked a bed in a 12-bed all female room but when the staff saw that they…
CarmenUnited KingdomWas a really experiences in the way, was in the top floor as 17 century Edinbrurgh citizens.
For the the instalation and facility, to be in the top floor was over price, taiking in concideration 12 bed in one room.
If could be proviade some conciderations for desability and mobility bunk bed. Due to the…
AliaksandraBYОтличное местоположение, рядом вокзал и близко до всех достопримечательностей пешком
Винтовая лестница на третий этаж, но об этом предупреждают
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Haystack Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at Haystack Hostel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Haystack Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Haystack Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Haystack Hostel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Haystack Hostel?
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh.
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