Princes Street Hostel
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation5 W Register St, Edinburgh, United KingdomShow on map
Very good
Guests rate it highest for location, service and value.
8.42,609Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.1 out of 10, at 5 W Register St.
Central Location in Edinburgh Princes Street Hostel offers a prime location in the heart of Edinburgh, making it convenient for guests to explore popular attractions such as Camera Obscura and Royal Mile.
Comfortable Shared Accommodations Guests can enjoy a cozy stay in rooms equipped with shared bathrooms and free WiFi. The shared lounge provides a relaxing space to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Proximity to Key Landmarks Located near University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse, the hostel is ideal for travelers interested in exploring the city's rich history and cultural offerings.
Book your stay at Princes Street Hostel now to experience the best of Edinburgh!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Games room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
Rooms
8.4
Very good
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 2,609 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.6
- Service9.1
- Location9.1
- Rooms7.6
- Amenities8.1
- Value8.6
- Food & drink8.5
Guests mention
Great locationFriendly staffCleanliness of rooms
GiovanniItalyPosizione ottima, in pochi minuti si raggiunge il centro storico. Ottima pulizia. Zona comune ben equipaggiata con indicazioni per visitare la città.
Purtroppo il numero dei bagni non è sufficiente rispetto al numero…
NadineGermanyAbsolut empfehlenswert. Jederzeit wieder. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das Team.
- Super freundliches Personal.
- Perfekt gelegen.
- Sauberes Zimmer, bequemes Bett.
- Die besten Duschen, die ich je in einem Hostel hatte: sauber, riesige Kabinen mit Platz für die Sachen, warmes Wasser rund um die Uhr,…
Luz MariaPortugalMuy contenta con nuestra estancia
Localización inmejorable
EvaldoBrazilMuito bem localizado, mesmo sendo tudo compartilhado inclusive banheiros a limpeza ate que surpreendeu. Muito bem locali
Escadas muitas escadas, aconselho para quem estiver com mochila apenas, com mala de rodinhas fica trabalhoso
Escadas e mais escadas
KutayTurkeyBeklentimin çok üzerindeydi gayet iyi
Konumu , personeli , temizliği ve hizmet gayet iyiydi. Oda gayet güzeldi , Tesisin mutfağı var rahat bir şekilde kullanabiliyorsunuz , ortak yemek salonu var o da gayet yeterliydi .
Yatakların süngerleri biraz inceydi ve…
Arend JanNLDat de trap hoger dan ik had verwacht.
100 treden!!!!
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 W Register St, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.1 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 Princes Street Hostel
What time is check-in and check-out at Princes Street 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 Princes Street Hostel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Princes Street Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Princes Street 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 Princes Street Hostel?
5 W Register St, Edinburgh.
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