Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. At the hostel every room is equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower. Popular points of interest near Princes Street Hostel include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
12 single beds
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wyomie
    Australia Australia
    Lovely, helpful staff. Kitchen and lounge area, chargers by the bed, number of toilets and showers, good room security, great location and a heater. It was also quiet. Great having women only rooms.
  • Hector
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, their staff were very friendly and helpful. One of the toilet has a window with a view to the Balmoral's clock tower ;)
  • Annika
    Germany Germany
    Very central. Fully furnished kitchen for everyone to use.
  • D
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was there for a matter of hours only but very handy for an overnight stop - close to the train station and close to airport transport. Very helpful staff also. Would stay again.
  • Gimhaniu
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    Staff were so helpful that we arrived late night but they were there at reception to welcome us and show the rooms. Bathrooms were clean and no queues. Everything was clean.
  • Hema
    Canada Canada
    Princes Street Hostel is on the top floor of a building that is right beside the Royal Mile. You can get to the new and old side of Edinburgh really quickly. The check-in process was very smooth, and we were able to keep our bags even before our...
  • Sophy
    Ireland Ireland
    It was clean and the location is perfect. The room had an extra radiator provided and the bed was very comfortable.The staff are very friendly and helpful.
  • Tayla
    Australia Australia
    Location is superb, and staff super lovely. Plenty of shared bathroom facilities to choose from. We had a private double room, and were very happy with the space.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The gentleman who checked me in was exceptionally friendly and helpful Location is right in the heart of Edinburgh city centre Bedroom and shared bathrooms were spotlessly clean
  • Josephine
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is great. It is opposite Edinburgh Waverly and between Old town and New Town. We had a spacious room and the housekeeping is very good.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Princes Street Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Games room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Princes Street Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Princes Street Hostel

  • Princes Street Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room

  • Princes Street Hostel is 700 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Princes Street Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Princes Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.