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Princes Street Hostel

Property class: 2
Hotel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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When you stay at Princes Street Hostel , you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Limited hour front desk

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View

A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a single chair.

Classic Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Princes Street Hostel

  • When you stay at Princes Street Hostel , you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No on-site parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 currently open?

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

Are pets allowed at Princes Street Hostel ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Princes Street Hostel ?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Princes Street Hostel .

What are the check-in and check-out times at Princes Street Hostel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Princes Street Hostel like?

Princes Street Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile.

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