Haystack Hostel

Hostel · Greenside

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The 7 Best Hostels in Edinburgh (Updated 2025)

"This small, cozy, and quiet hostel feels like staying at a friend’s house with DIY décor, handmade furniture, bright colors, and cool art — perfect if you don’t want to party. Both dorms are female-only (there are private rooms open to all genders); the larger dorm has pod-style beds and the smaller one regular bunk beds, and while there are no curtains each bed has a locker, an outlet, and a reading light. The staff are welcoming and eager to help, and there’s a small breakfast each morning, making it a calm, clean choice for solo female travelers." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-hostels-edinburgh/

5, 3 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, United Kingdom Get directions

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