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Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel

Edinburgh Scotland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Haystack Hostel, steps from St. Andrew Square and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill. This hostel is 3 minutes walk to Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and 15 minutes walk to National Museum of Scotland.

Unwind and recharge with complimentary high-speed WiFi, mini-refrigerator and daily housekeeping.

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Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

  • Number of stairs to reach property - 60
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free WiFi
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 6

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Princes Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Andrew Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St James Quarter - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Scott Monument - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waterloo Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
George Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Calton Hill - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Mile - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The preferred airport for Haystack Hostel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Cash deposit required
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Location

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