Location and Vibe
Steps from Waverley Station with easy access to the Royal Mile and Princes Street Gardens, placing you in Edinburgh’s historic heart.
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Edinburgh, GB
Princes Street Hostel
5 W Register St
Independent hotel · Guest score 8.4/10
About this hotel
Housed in a characterful Victorian tenement building on the edge of the historic New Town, The Princes Street Hostel offers the comfort and cleanliness you'd expect from a quality city centre hotel, at a fraction of the price. Perfectly located steps from Waverley Station with the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens, and Edinburgh's finest restaurants and bars all within easy walking distance.
Highlights
Friendly Service
Staff are praised for helpful, welcoming service that enhances guest comfort during your stay.
Distinctive Amenities
Shared kitchen, games room, and lockers add practical convenience to your urban hostel experience.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Heating
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Games room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
- Lockers
- Adult only
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Mobile app for room service
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Check-out
- 10:00 AM
House rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.
Age restriction
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.
Internet
WiFi is available and is free of charge.
Smoking
Non-smoking throughout.
General
Express check-in/check-out is available.
General
Contactless check-in/check-out is available.
General
Private check-in/check-out is available.
Age restriction
The property is adults only.
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.6
Many reviews noted cleanliness positively, but issues with cold bathrooms were highlighted.
- Service9.1
Staff received numerous compliments for being helpful and friendly.
- Location9.1
The location was frequently praised as excellent.
- Room Quality7.6
Room quality is mixed with complaints about stairs, cold showers, and bed allocation issues.
- Amenities8.1
Some amenities like the kitchen were well-received, but issues with hot water and no elevator were concerns.
- Value for Money8.6
Good value perceived due to favorable comparisons of price and services offered.
- Food and Beverage8.5
Breakfast options were appreciated, albeit limited.
- Overall Experience8.5
Overall, guests had a positive experience with some noted issues but high recommendations.