Haystack Hostel

About the property

Prices and availability

• From$72cheapest night in the next 30 days
• Usually$148typical price per night
• Weekday / weekend$164 · $12723% 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 Nov 11, 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

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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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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

• 12 m²
• 2 guests

Beds

• 1 double bed

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Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

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 LaurenUnited States · Mar 31, 2026 10Exceptional

  Clean, comfortable, and cozy.

  Liked : The facilities were clean, the room was comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, everything was at a comfortable temperature, and the floor was quiet. Everything I could’ve hoped for from a hostel stay.

  Disliked : Nothing - everything was great.

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• R RocioArgentina · Mar 9, 2026 9Exceptional

  Great place to stay

  Liked : Everything was great (except the space betweenthe top bed and the ceiling), loved the showers.

  Disliked : I got the top bed out of 3, and the space between the bed and the ceiling was to small. Every time you want to get on the bed, you would hit you head or had to enter the bed in an uncomfortable way.

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• N NishitaUnited States · Oct 19, 2025 9Exceptional

  absolutely loved staying at the haystack hostel! the staff was really kind and made my 4 days in edinburgh very comforta

  Liked : the haystack hostel was really clean, organized, and the facility was well-maintained. my favorite part was the common area with the tables, pillows and books - it really made the space feel homely!

  Disliked : perhaps paper towels aren’t used in the country as much but it would be helpful to have some in the kitchen especially. also facial tissues.

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• C CUnited States · Sep 13, 2025 10Exceptional

  Quick and enjoyable.

  Liked : Friendly, spotless and the location was perfect to walk everywhere.

  • Solo traveller
  • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
• A AnaUnited States · Sep 12, 2025 10Exceptional

  I’d do it all again!

  Liked : The staff were so kind. My first time in Edinburgh, travel weary, bit turned around; but they were always kind, patient and friendly.

  Disliked : The stairs , haha

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• R RudmilaCanada · Sep 10, 2025 9Exceptional

  Nice stay. Very clean. Equiped kitchen

  Liked : It’s was a nice stay . Perfect for solo backpackers

  Disliked : It was a confusing to find the building

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• G GuptaUnited Kingdom · Aug 29, 2025 8Very good

  All in all I had a short and pleasant stay at the Haystack hostel, Edinburgh!

  Liked : I had specifically asked for a late check-in, as I was reaching Edinburgh quite late at night. The haystack team was really considerate and did provide me with check-in assistance even at 12am at night. The beds were very comfortable, and both toilets and showers were clean. The common kitchen was well equipped too. The location of this hostel is the best for someone who likes to stay in the heart of the city and doesn't want to spend a lot of time commuting to major attractions.

  Disliked : I had opted for a bed in a shared dormitory; due to my late check-in time, I had to take an upper bunk bed. The only uncomfortable part of this was the steps that led to the bed. The climb would hurt the foot a lot.

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• J JanaCanada · Aug 27, 2025 10Exceptional

  Liked : Amazing location, friendly staff, clean facilities

  • Solo traveller
  • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
• M MeriUnited States · Aug 19, 2025 8Very good

  Liked : It was very clean. The showers exceeded my expectations.

  Disliked : This is out of the control of the hostel, but it was noisy on the street and we needed to keep open window open to cool the room. Also, the doors were noisy as people would come and go.

  • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
• S SueUnited States · Aug 10, 2025 8Very good

  Great staff, clean, great kitchen, but crowded

  Liked : Location was perfect, right in the popular area of the city across from train and around the corner from bus station.
  Super clean, super nice personnel, fantastic kitchen, hot water dispenser. Nice guests. Music playing, fun atmosphere.

  Disliked : Too crowded in 12 person and 8 person room, too crowded and noisy. There is no elevator and it is on the 4th floor. Not enough sinks for some reason. No where to use a hair dryer in bathrooms, no outlets.

  • 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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