Haystack Hostel

About the property

Prices and availability

• From£53cheapest night in the next 30 days
• Usually£110typical price per night
• Weekday / weekend£122 · £9423% less at weekends
• Availability87 %of nights still available in the next 30 days

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Prices are checked in euros and converted at the 11 Nov 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

Rooms and units

9 photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

• 24 m²
• 1 guest

Beds

• 1 bunk bed

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10 photos

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

• 36 m²
• 1 guest

Beds

• 1 bunk bed

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8 photos

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

• 12 m²
• 2 guests

Beds

• 1 double bed

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Facilities and services

• Internetfree
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking

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Guest ratings

Average in Edinburgh · 1,573 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

• L LouiseUnited Kingdom · 7 Apr 2026 9Exceptional

  Nice central Hostel in Edinburgh

  Liked : Very central location, easy to get around Edinburgh from the Hostel. Staff were pleasant and friendly, communal facilities were clean and tidy rooms also were tidy and fresh.

  Disliked : N/A

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• A AnneBelgium · 2 Apr 2026 10Exceptional

  Liked : Lovely people, clean and cosy atmosphere, great location

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• M MariiaUkraine · 13 Mar 2026 10Exceptional

  Great option for solo travellers

  Liked : Super clean space, very comfortable location and friemdly staff. I stayed in all-women room and it was very quiet option. Location is right at the city center close to the bus stops, train station, supermarkets. Facilities are very clean and tidy. Even though I usually do not stay in hostels, this one was great.

  Disliked : I liked everything :)

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• E EiriniGreece · 11 Mar 2026 8Very good

  Helpful staff and enjoyable stay just a few meters away from the main train station in Edinburgh

  Liked : My stay at the hostel was enjoyable and the communication with the staff straight-forward and helpful. The facilities were cleaned frequently during the day. There were only two toilets (the third seemed to be always locked) on the floor, but somehow there were no queues! The shower-room was clean and spacious with stools and hangers for clothes. There were free toiletries to use for a shower (but I found only shampoo and conditioners, no shower gel). The bed shook a lot when I or the woman sleeping on the bed below me moved around, but was comfortable. The kitchen space is very pretty and bright with a large wooden table and several plants on the window sills.

  Disliked : The Scotland-France rugby game was on during my stay, so the cost per night was much higher than I would have expected for a hostel.

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• I IbaUnited Kingdom · 10 Mar 2026 10Exceptional

  Great stay!

  Liked : Very friendly staff, great location, comfortable beds, and everything was clean. I really enjoyed my stay

  Disliked : N/a

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• F FariaBangladesh · 5 Mar 2026 9Exceptional

  It is the best option with this price.

  Liked : Location is perfect if anyone wants to stay in the city centre and visit all the places.
  Bed is a little uncomfortable because of the height, 2 bunks instead of 3 would have been perfect.
  Room is beautiful. I think providing a slippers for bathroom should be considered.
  We absolutely loved the kitchen, it has everything.

  • Group
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• A AnneBelgium · 4 Mar 2026 10Exceptional

  Liked : The location, it is super clean and cosy, the people are so nice and welcoming

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• R RanaTürkiye · 1 Mar 2026 10Exceptional

  Liked : It was very clean and beautiful. I was very pleased. The location was opposite the train station and very central. The staff were very friendly, I recommend it.

  • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
• H HeidiUnited Kingdom · 1 Mar 2026 10Exceptional

  Wonderful hostel, central location

  Liked : Note I was moved from the Haystack hostel upstairs to Princes street hostel which I believe is the same company. So this review is for The Princes street hostel
  Location is fantastic. Right beside Princes Street and Waverley train station.
  Beds comfortable.
  Sink in bedroom is very handy.
  Big clean kitchen with free tea & coffee.
  Friendly staff.
  The hostel is exceptionally clean.
  Nice comfortable lounge.
  Overall very high standard.

  Disliked : I liked everything.
  Note that there are three hostels in this building, all through the one door at the bottom. The Baxter hostel on the bottom, The Haystack hostel In the middle and The Princes Street hostel on the top. They are connected by a winding stair. There is no elevator / lift.

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• I IsabellaUnited Kingdom · 28 Feb 2026 10Exceptional

  Liked : Haystack was the perfect stop as a solo traveller visiting Edinburgh. The hostel felt like a safe, friendly and peaceful space. The extra thought gone in to the kitchen, rooms and social space made the stay a comfortable one. Thank you Helen!

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

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