Princes Street Hostel is conveniently set in the center of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as National Museum of Scotland, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and University of Edinburgh. The Real Mary King's Close is a 7-minute walk away and Edinburgh Castle is 0.8 miles from the hostel. Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Popular points of interest near Princes Street Hostel include Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.2 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
4 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The hostel was great, the kitchen, lounge and dorm were really good!
  • Alyssa
    Australia Australia
    Location was excellent. Staff went over and above to get to know me.
  • Yerkin
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Overall the hostel was a nice place to stay. Especially one like to Helen for her job👍

Area info

Amenities of Princes Street Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Game 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/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Princes Street Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Princes Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by 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):

    • Game room

  • Princes Street Hostel is 2,150 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Princes Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Princes Street Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.