Haystack Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland | Photos, Reviews & Deals @Holidify

About Haystack Hostel

Located close to Edinburgh’s bustling Princes Street, Haystack Hostel is a modern and charming property featuring chic and artsy interiors. The property features luxurious bunk beds, a well-equipped (Read More)kitchen to cook food, a comfortable dining area to dine and interact with fellow travelers, a common lounge area to relax and a games room. The property also organizes walking tours and pub crawls.

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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max 1 Adult

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This mixed dormitory room is fitted with 4 triple bunks, individual power/USB sockets, reading lights, privacy curtains and bed linen.There is secure storage available and all rooms have WiFi access available.Please note guests under the age of 18 cannot be accommodated in the dormitories.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max 1 Adult

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This bed in dormitory has a microwave, kitchen and tea/coffee maker.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Max 2 Adults

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The double room provides a dining area and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The double room features city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Ratings For This Property

8.1

Based on 1113 Reviews

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Comfort

8.24

Cleanliness

8.5

Value For Money

8.31

Facilities

8.17

Guest Reviews

Giovanna

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Staff was amazing, the Girls were very nice, location is also great Located at the center of everything, I absolutely recomend It

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Jane

solo traveller

9.0

Superb

Central, clean, friendly hostel.

Super clean, friendly staff and excellent location. Nice hanging area and kitchen with big table.

If this wants to be an eco hostel then it needs double glazed windows. You could feel the wind through the cracks and with the radiators pumping out heat its quite wasteful of energy! It would be nice to have at least one notice as you go up the stairs to tell you that you are in the right place! The toilet door could do with something to stop it banging as you go out. Sone noise of bottles being disposed of from the pub next door but I did expect that in town. Hooks for coats and towels in the dorm would be good. And a place in the shower to put your soap other than the floor!

Published on 28 Dec 2023

Amirah

solo traveller

6.0

Pleasant

Overall, a great place to stay if you don't have a lot of luggage.

Location was great and staff were friendly and helpful. It was cosy inside the bunk bed. The room was clean and there is sufficient space to store my suitcases. The shared seating area was comfortable and had a nice ambience.

Difficult to carry suitcases up - should make it more clear that the hostel is on the 3rd floor and that there is no lift. The mattress and pillow were not very comfortable.

Published on 22 Dec 2023

Tom

young couple

9.0

Superb

Fantastic budget friendly hostel in perfect location for train arrivals / departures

Can't ask for a better location directly opposite the train station, good sized private room with towel provided. Good kitchen facilities & bathroom and toilets kept clean daily. Wifi working and friendly check in staff

It was above a pub so slightly noisy, but this wasn't terrible! It was on the forth floor so if you pack to much you'll struggle to carry up the stairs- but not an issue for me personally.

Published on 19 Dec 2023

Maylis

solo traveller

9.0

Superb

Perfect for a short stay in the city

The perfect location, cleanliness of the premises, the kindness of the staff

These are triple bunk beds so very low ceilings, you don't have to be claustrophobic

Published on 17 Dec 2023

Angela

solo traveller

7.0

Good

Good price. Individual bathroom.

Tiny room and noisy place.

Published on 05 Dec 2023

Anna

with friends

9.0

Superb

Really good hostel well located

Its well located in the City, really clean ans calm with a cocooning lounge

There were maybe not enough storage with coat hanger for example and the bunk beds move a lot when the upper person move a bit

Published on 02 Dec 2023

Julian

solo traveller

9.0

Superb

Perfect base for a short stay in beautiful Edinburgh

Great location, very comfortable and clean, and good to have use of such a well-supplied and spotless kitchen.

The seating area was very uncomfortable - just a bit more padding would help!

Published on 30 Nov 2023

Sylvie

solo traveller

5.0

Passable

Very tiring

Breakfast was supposed to be available at the hostel. And the place we were told about was less than average

Nowhere to hang your coat. No shelf near the bed. Just a big cage under the bed. And I chose a single bed which turned out to be bunk bed

Published on 30 Nov 2023

Lorena

with friends

7.0

Good

I had a comfortable 4 nights in the midst of Edinburghs city center.

The location was amazing and you couldnt be closer to the city center. The staff was super nice and helpful.

The doors of the room wouldnt always close well, so you had to mind that. There were 3 showers but only one had a dry place to put your toiletries on so the other two only had hooks to hang your clothes.

Published on 30 Nov 2023

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Old Town (0.1 Km from city center)

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All Facilities for Haystack Hostel

Category	Facilities
Activities	Walking tours, Pub crawls.
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Bathroom	Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Heating, Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Dining area, Microwave, Toaster, Kitchen, Oven, Tea/Coffee maker, Dining table.
Safety & security	24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms.
Services	WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services.
Services & Extras	Towels/sheets (extra fee), Lockers, Towels, Key access, Linen.
Common areas	Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Games room.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Mobile app for room service, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	WiFi available in all areas.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Outdoor & View	City view, Inner courtyard view.

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Guest Reviews

Giovanna

Exceptional

Exceptional

Jane

Superb

Central, clean, friendly hostel.

Amirah

Pleasant

Overall, a great place to stay if you don't have a lot of luggage.

Tom

Superb

Fantastic budget friendly hostel in perfect location for train arrivals / departures

Maylis

Superb

Perfect for a short stay in the city

Angela

Good

Good

Anna

Superb

Really good hostel well located

Julian

Superb

Perfect base for a short stay in beautiful Edinburgh

Sylvie

Passable

Very tiring

Lorena

Good

I had a comfortable 4 nights in the midst of Edinburghs city center.

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