[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Haystack Hostel Hostel in Edinburgh, steps from St. Andrew Square ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/82826415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/c36cb2c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/dfde1fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/51ab08b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/2b8b1a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Edinburgh's center, Haystack Hostel combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and on-site laundry. The highly praised concierge team helps travelers navigate the city with insider tips. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Laundry - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 7 - Oct. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Haystack-Hostel.h8746763.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Haystack-Hostel.h8746763.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Haystack Hostel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calton Hill and Princes Street Gardens, while National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery are cultural highlights. Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Andrew Square are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95363%2C-3.18993&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VI5cExO5u3gwfaQ-U8O0fTyDaCU=) 5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA ### What's nearby - St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Princes Street Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - National Museum of Scotland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk - ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Haystack Hostel Upscale hostel near St. Andrew Square Located close to Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Haystack Hostel provides an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services - Luggage storage and coffee/tea in the lobby Room features All guestrooms at Haystack Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Library ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - 60 steps to reach entrance - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Haggis Hostels Hostel Edinburgh Haggis Hostels Hostel Haggis Hostels Edinburgh Haggis Hostels Haggis Hostels Edinburgh, Scotland Haystack Hostel Edinburgh Haystack Edinburgh Haystack Hostel Edinburgh Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Haystack Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel? > As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Haystack Hostel on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $141.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Haystack-Hostel.h8746763.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Haystack Hostel? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Haystack Hostel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Haystack Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Haystack Hostel located? > Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is steps from St. Andrew Square and Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre. Calton Hill and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Haystack Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jana Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is the best location for the price in Edinburgh. The stairs to the hostel are no joke and that was the only drawback for us. But it was worth it! ##### Jana Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I only spent 1 night there in a private room but it was very clean and the people I talked to were very friendly. ##### Dominic Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### esther Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Double private room I was staying somewhere else first but tgat place was horrible. This hotel was great. Amazing vibe, clean, soft bed, quiet and modern. The receptionist was also really kind and friendly. I will definitely come again ! ##### esther Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iris Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities No lift to the upper floors is an issue. Bathroom shared was inconvenient because i go th Bathroom at least twice. However, Location is excellent and the staff are super helpful. They responded immediately. ##### Iris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Strategically located in the middle of the city ##### Alex Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUMITO Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thank you so much. ##### SUMITO Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kriscelle May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I never expected that it’s accessible to all the area roaming around Edinburgh I never used of public transportation even though is only 2 minutes besides bus and train stations. Staffs are all friendly. ##### Kriscelle Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jørgen Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort Et vandrehjem med indbygget støj fra div skraldebiler HVER DAG tidlig morgen. Opfordring til at spare på vandet, ingen sæbe på badeværelse, faktisk en skod oplevelse ##### Jørgen Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miss karla Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Miss karla Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### PIERRE Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities On s'attendait à une chambre d'hôtel vue le prix et non à une auberge de jeunesse. Le personnel est au demeurant très sympathique mais franchement ce n'était pas du tout ce que nous avions compris lors de la réservation. De plus, payer presque 300€ la nuit pour une auberge de jeunesse c'est simplement hors de prix. On était bien placé et jour de match mais ça ne vaut absolument pas ce prix là. Très très déçue. ##### PIERRE Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beatty Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Beatty Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anna Jun 22, 2022 ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gemma May 25, 2022 ##### Gemma Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Centrally located Very positive iexpeeience in general. staff very helpful. Clean hostal. Cleanliness and considerate travelers. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 8, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Aug 21, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Its close to Waverly Well, its only good point is its close to Waverly. The toilets were clean, shower had just enough pressure to be able to take a comfortable bath. Apart from that I found nothing to mention. The room was extremely small. The staircase leading to the fifth floor can be a horrible experience for some. So if you don't something else, or you got an extremely good deal, then only this is your place ! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Friendly, helpful staff and central location. Excellent location - very central. The many stairs up to the hostel are a slight drawback if you are carrying heavy bags although staff are extremely helpful in every respect and offered to carry my bags down stairs the day I was leaving. Comfortable kitchen. Nice to have breakfast included. Staff were fantastic and looked up bus routes for me and advised me on whether to catch the bus to the festival events etc. Mattresses on bed were a bit saggy. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy, California Aug 18, 2017 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Can't beat this location Friendly and helpful staff. They could recommend places to go and things to eat. The shower rooms are shared but there are many bottles of shampoo and body washes left behind from other travelers for new guests to use. Mattresses are from IKEA, and not the greatest to sleep on, but my experience meeting new mates and being in close proximity to everything made my stay here very memorable. Would come back again! ##### Jimmy Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 10, 2017 Liked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Pin-Chun Jun 2, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Pin-Chun Stayed 1 night in May 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Di, Brisbane May 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good position This is the first time I've stayed in a hostel so didn't really know what to expect so overall not a bad experience ##### Di ### 8/10 Good #### Berenice, Zacatecas, Mexico. Apr 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Ubicación y limpieza excelente. El edificio en donde se encuentra el hostal es horrible, pero una vez en el Haggis todo cambia. Lo mejor es la ubicación y la limpieza en general. ##### Berenice ### 6/10 Okay #### Inkyung Feb 20, 2017 Liked: Staff & service #### Basic and convenient but need improvement It's a really basic hostel. I was a bit surprised by the run-down condition of the building at first but the overall stay was pleasant enough. However, the bed condition must be improved. I am very used to hostel bunk beds but this one was exceptionally wobbly. The room is very small so if you get caught up in loud crowd you will suffer. I was lucky enough to stay with quiet, respectful girls. Kitchen and shower is well-equipped and clean and the breakfast is also very basic. If you catch a good deal on price then it's fair value for money. The location is extremely convenient and that alone gives you the reason to try out this hostel. ##### Inkyung ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 20, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh-West.h19218414.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Four-Points-Flex-By-Sheraton-Edinburgh.h544658.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Hotel.h2775480.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Suites Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fraser-Suites-Edinburgh.h2278102.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Edinburgh-Hotel.h800968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Market Street Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Market-Street-Hotel.h29507352.Hotel-Information) > > [Holyrood Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holyrood-Aparthotel.h561406.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-Royal-Mile-Hunter-Square.h200875.Hotel-Information) > > [CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information)