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Princes Street Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 819 m to Princes Street Gardens and 942 m to Calton Hill

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 733 m to Omni Centre Edinburgh and 1.7 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 265 m to Princes Mall and 1.1 km to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 494 m to Edinburgh Waverley Station and 3.5 km to Edinburgh Haymarket Station

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4.5/5

GoodFrom 32 reviews

5.0/525 Mar 2023

The hostel is excellent. I adored the subway vibe it exudes and the way the space is designed. We spent one night in a femaleonly room. The rooms are tidy and spotless. Our window offered dazzling views of the cherry blossoms. Also rated 10 for cleanliness overall. When i checked out, yann, the receptionist, was incredibly friendly. He even assisted me with my luggage. One exceptionally rare individual. Yann best wishes.

4.8/515 Sep 2024

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The view is good and the location in the city center is easy to reach. A perfect place, with a great view and an easytogo location.

4.8/527 Jul 2024

This place is truly exceptional. The rooms are impeccably clean, with regularly cleaned toilets and showers, and daily changes to the bins in the rooms. Additionally, the kitchen is wellequipped and spacious, adding to its overall cleanliness. However, i must admit that it was quite cold at night. Overall, this place exceeded my expectations, thanks to their excellent service and location. I would definitely consider staying again.

4.8/528 Jun 2024

The hostel is fantastic! In addition to the showers and toilets, the rooms are clean and wellkept. Its also ideal for exploring the old town of edinburg. There is a train station and remuneration center right next to it. The only drawback is that the stairs killed me, but they arent too terrible. I was able to carry my 20 kilogram luggage up the steps, and everything went smoothly. Just remember to keep everything in your room when you want to leave so you minimize the distances. Would make another reservation.

4.8/517 May 2024

You can leave your bags there and return later to check in. There are many toilets and bathrooms that are clean. They also have a fully equipped kitchen and utensils for you to enjoy your food. Free tea and coffee. You will find tv outlets here. Lockers are available, but remember to bring your own lock. Central location. If you have luggage, think about carrying it to 4 floors! The common room will turn off the light after 11 pm and cant be turned on until morning. I really need clothes hangers in the bathroom!.

4.8/52 Mar 2024

Overall, the beds are comfortable, and the hosts are friendly. Compared to many other hostels ive stayed in, it is relatively quiet. My main and current issue is that sleeping is quite difficult when the heat is set too high.

4.8/522 Jan 2024

The hostel is located in an excellent location in the old town. You can walk everywhere, but because of the location, which was also crowded and due to the historic structure, there was no sound isolation. There are also no blacklight curtains, so the sun rises up in your morning. Additionally, the rooms lack adequate ventilation, and it stinks when you have 10 people. For 2 nights, 66 ps, this was perhaps the cheapest option when booking, taking into account the oneweek advance reservation. The common areas were quite clean and organized almost every hour of each day. Also, showers and toilets were very spacious. Service: polite and friendly staff are available almost all day long.

4.8/55 Dec 2023

The hostel is pleasant. Every time you go up four flights of stairs, you can build up your stamina. However, everything is tidy and the service is friendly. There is only one large room light, so bring a small night light if you want to read or do something by your bed.

4.8/527 Nov 2023

4.6/518 Aug 2024

This place is a great choice for lodging in eimbourg. The location is ideal, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Shared areas are well maintained and clean. Nice and respectful people. Breakfast was served at the nearby cactus coffee shop which was tastiest way to start the day!.

4.6/58 Jul 2024

4.6/520 Jun 2024

Superb location, ideal for city walks, next to a train station and shopping street. The rooms are pleasant and wellmaintained, with everything you need. Please keep in mind that there are some stairs to count when reaching the third floor, and there is no elevator. However, its well worth it.

4.6/514 Jun 2024

I had a wonderful time! The room was spotless, the personnel were really cordial, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything i needed, save for oil. Would definitely suggest it if you are visiting edinburg!.

4.6/527 Mar 2024

This is a great place to sleep while exploring the city of edinburgh. The staff is very friendly. However, you have to climb 4 flights of very steep stairs. Not recommended for elderly people and/or obese people.

4.6/516 Mar 2024

Princes street hostel exceeded my expectations. This was the first hostel ive ever stayed in and had a great experience. You can see online that it is well maintained, clean, lots of toilets, staff are friendly, and the location is great. What you cant tell from if you look online is that they provide exceptional service! I accidentally left my expensive headphones there and they were able to find them and ship them all the way to the us - going further than what was required. Im forever grateful and will always recommend princes avenue hostel.

4.6/56 Mar 2024

4.6/523 Feb 2024

Probably the cleanest hostel i have ever been to in scotland. I only spent one night, and there werent many people in the room. The staff were nice and polite and mostly stayed out of the way. Didnt enjoy having to climb all those stairs, but if ive had a lot of luggage, ill have enjoyed it much more. In terms of location, it was relatively easy to find on the map. And he is happy to give 5 stars for any hostel that is within walking distance of mcdonalds. Oh, its really affordable.

4.6/511 Nov 2023

Very helpful staff. We didnt know where to leave the bikes and they kept them in the hostel for one night even though there wasnt much space.

4.6/519 Oct 2023

I stayed here for 2 nights as a solo traveller. The main station is only minutes walk away. Friendly staff. Free tea and coffee. Fast and strong wifi. Breakfast is discounted. Quiet at night. What more could you ask for?.

4.6/526 Aug 2023

Its almost perfect, but youll need an elevator to reach the top floor, especially if youre unable to walk.

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5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Princes Street Hostel

Princes Street Hostel Location
With a stay at Princes Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from Princes Street and St. Andrew Square. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Mile and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Princes Street Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Restaurant and Cafe
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Important Information
This property is closed from October 3 2025 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Room Type and Price

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - Fri, 21 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children