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Princes Street Hostel

Hotel within walking distance of Royal Mile

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Thu, Feb 19
Sun, Feb 22
February 2026
18
March 2026
Princes Street Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

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

Room options

Classic Double Room, City View
Classic Double Room, City View
Classic Double Room, City View
Classic Double Room, City View

Classic Double Room, City View

Highlights

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

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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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Princes Street Hostel

Princes Street Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just 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

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite 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

  • Free WiFi (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 October 3 2025 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 October 3 2025 to February 28 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 onsite 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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8.4

Very good