Haystack Hostel

I was welcomed by the friendliest staff ever (6 stars). The shared bedrooms are spacious and have plenty of storage. I was able to leave my suitcase before check-in and after check-out, which allowed me to explore Edinburgh for almost two days, as the location is perfect for that. I highly recommend visiting Calton Hill at sunset, as it's only a 5-minute walk from the hostel. Kitchens and showers are also perfect. And again, very kind and helpful staff!

Our stay at Haystack hostel was excellent! This hostel is the tiniest in Edinburgh, giving it a cozy vibe. The dorms and living room reflect this coziness, giving ample opportunity to rest in between your travels. The toilets and showers are squeaky clean and (not unimportant): there is warm water! However, the highlight to our stay was undoubtedly the kitchen. It has everything you need and more! Fridge, cutlery, pots, pans, ovens, a microwave and tons of freebies left by previous visitors. To top everything off, the staff are friendly and welcoming. They accompany you to your dorm and give an extensive tour. Additionally, they are knowledgeable about the city and give good tips on the best places to go out!

I stayed in haystack hostel this past week. I was supposed to be there 7 nights in total however, I had to leave after the fourth night due to them being infested with bed bugs. First I will say once I complained they helped move me to a different room and helped me with my laundry and everything. However I also believe they knew about it and didn’t tell their guests. I received a text from them the morning before I found the bugs, Monday, saying they were doing maintenance work in my 12 bed room Thursday and Friday and that I had to be out of the room 10 am to 3pm both days. When I went up to reception that night to tell them I found a bed bug the man working told me that the maintenance work was for the bed bugs. So they knew and still had me and 11 other women stay in that room. They did give me a refund after I asked for it. Overall the faculties were nice enough, the bed had curtains which is nice and a good kitchen, but the bed bug situation was awful to deal with.

It's so convenient. Clean bathrooms and showers. Love the dedicated lockers inside the room. Working kitchen and wifi.

I liked everything. The rooms are clean, and the common areas, such as the toilets, bathroom, kitchen, and living room, are cleaned daily. The staff is very nice and helpful. The atmosphere is great, and I would definitely stay here again!

Had a pleasant stay at Haystack. Lovely space, friendly staffs, very close to the city center. Only complaint is the shower — what the heck? No water pressure at all!!! And please put tissues and paper towels in the bathroom and kitchen. But this place is worth the money and very much recommended.

Great place to stay if you need to be close to central areas! I’m not a huge hostel person but this place was quiet, clean and so lovely. The staff are friendly. Bedding is comfortable and the showers are clean/wide spaces. Kitchen is really nice and clean. Loved it.

I have no complaints with this hostel. You get to meet people of all ages. The showers are convenient and have hooks on the doors for hanging things. The kitchen and toilets are clean. The hostel's an overall calm environment. I'd reccommend this for a solo traveller looking to stay in a good location in Edinburgh. There's also a decent locker space to put a small hand luggage size suitcase and a rucksack ect...