Located around a 5-minute walk from the Leith Princes Street, the 20-room Haystack Hostel Edinburgh offers a shared lounge and a library for added enjoyment. This Edinburgh hostel lies in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, and the nearest bus stop, Waverley Steps, is 50 metres away.

The hostel is nearly a 25-minute walk from Arthur's Seat and within a few blocks of such cultural venues as Dynamic Earth Museum. The royal Holyrood Park can be reached a mere 1.7 km from the Edinburgh accommodation. Haystack hostel is also situated not far from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral".

Snax Cafe quick bites is just near the property. Haystack hostel includes communal kitchens. The hostel provides access to Edinburgh Waverley train station, which is a 10-minute walk away.