Pros (+) Too many people in one room
Cons (-) Staff was fine to talk to
2 stars
Haystack Hostel
5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Overview
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.
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
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8.2 out of 10
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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 ...
Cons (-) The sheets of the beds and cover had stains some dark black stains and small blood stains.
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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
- St. Andrew Square157 m
- Edinburgh City Centre346 m
- St Giles' Cathedral0.4 km
- Princes Street Gardens0.5 km
- Princes Street0.5 km
- The Royal Mile0.5 km
- Calton Hill0.5 km
- National Museum of Scotland0.7 km
- Edinburgh Castle0.8 km
- Grassmarket0.8 km
- Scottish Parliament Building0.9 km
- University of Edinburgh1 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Haystack Hostel
Low season | July |
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High season | July |
Average price (weeknight) | ₱3,079 |
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Value for money | 8.3 |
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Distance to city center | 0.4 km |
Nearest Airport | Edinburgh Turnhouse |
Distance to airport | 11.3 km |