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Princes Street Hostel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street

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Front of property
Shared kitchen facilities
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, City View

Highlights

Heating
4 bathrooms
  • 8 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Princes Street Hostel is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Princes Street Hostel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms at Princes Street Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers and soap

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Princes Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Princes Street Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Princes Street Hostel ?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Princes Street Hostel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Princes Street Hostel ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Princes Street Hostel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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