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Princes Street Hostel

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 755 313 7828
From
£80
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rate per night

8.3
Very good
based on 1110 reviews
1,110 reviews
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Nightly total
Double room
£80
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Princes Street Hostel is well set in the centre of Edinburgh, and provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is set less than 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, a 18-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 600 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. All units at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Popular points of interest near Princes Street Hostel include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse and National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.
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8.3
Very good
Based on 1,110 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Princes Street Hostel

  • Adults only
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Express check-out
  • Game room
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Key access
  • Key card access

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

General

  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Adults only

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Reviews of Princes Street Hostel

8.3
Very good
1110 verified ratings
Wonderful
554
Very good
287
Good
132
Okay
68
Fair
31
Mediocre
14
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8.0
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Anonymous, Aug 2023
we were in the middle of the fringe festival. location is awesome but pricecan be a bit high for a hostel. the room and bathrooms wer clean and new. the hostel is like a maze and we loved it. As you would expect in the city center, it is quite noisy and earbuds are a must. I recommend!

Location

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA

What's nearby

  • St. Andrew Square169 yd
  • Edinburgh City Centre376 yd
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.3 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens0.3 mi
  • Princes Street0.3 mi
  • The Royal Mile0.3 mi
  • Calton Hill0.3 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland0.5 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle0.5 mi
  • Grassmarket0.5 mi
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.6 mi
  • University of Edinburgh0.6 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Princes Street Hostel

Low season

March

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

£52

Average price (weekend night)

£135
Cheapest month to stay with an average 81% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 77% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Princes Street Hostel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Princes Street Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Princes Street Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Princes Street Hostel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Princes Street Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £30, while the most expensive was £30.
  • How long should you stay at Princes Street Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Princes Street Hostel

  • Where is Princes Street Hostel located?

    Princes Street Hostel is located at 5 West Register Street in New Town, 0.3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. St. Andrew Square is the closest landmark to Princes Street Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Princes Street Hostel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Princes Street Hostel.

  • Does Princes Street Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Princes Street Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Princes Street Hostel from the airport?

    Princes Street Hostel is 7 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Princes Street Hostel is 35 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Princes Street Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Princes Street Hostel in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Princes Street Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Princes Street Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to city centre

0.3 mi

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

7.0 mi

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