Princes Street Hostel, New Town

Princes Street Hostel

8.6/10 from 1,965 reviews

Hostel in New Town

from £18 per night, dorm bed

Opens live rates and availability for your dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation on selected rates.

Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Hostel
Area: New Town
Walk to Waverley: about 3 min on foot (straight-line estimate)

Hostel at 5 West Register Street in Edinburgh's New Town, with dorm beds from £18 a night.

Overview

Princes Street Hostel sits at 5 West Register Street in the New Town, placing guests roughly a three minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. The address puts the Royal Mile about four minutes away on foot, with Edinburgh Castle 0.7 miles out and Arthur's Seat at 1.6 miles. Edinburgh Playhouse is close by, and the airport lies 6.2 miles from the door.

The stay is set up around dorm beds, with mixed dorms in ten, six and four bed configurations plus female dorms, alongside double and quadruple rooms for those wanting a door of their own. Shared bathrooms with showers serve the property. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and there is a shared kitchen, a lounge, a games room and full-day security. Floors are carpeted, and rooms are non-smoking with heating.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Hostel
Area	New Town
Address	5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
Price	from £18 per night, dorm bed
Guest Rating	8.6/10 from 1,965 reviews
Check-In	From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-Out	Until 10:00 AM
Walk To Waverley Station	about 3 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
Age Restriction	Minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation	Free cancellation on selected rates

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wifi
Heating

Room Types

Name
Double Room
Quadruple Room
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Mixed Dormitory Room
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Who It Suits

A dorm bed here suits solo travellers and backpackers who want shared accommodation within walking distance of the station and the main sights. The double and quadruple rooms open the option to couples or small groups who prefer a private room. Guests arriving or leaving by train benefit from the short walk to Waverley. It may not suit families bringing a pet, since animals are not allowed, and anyone under 18 cannot check in. Travellers who want a private bathroom should confirm arrangements on the booking page first.

House Rules

Pets are not allowed.
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Location

5 West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 3 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

Prime City Center Location: Princes Street Hostel in Edinburgh offers a central position with Edinburgh Waverley station a 3-minute walk away.
Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Playhouse (2297 feet), Royal Mile (4-minute walk), and Edinburgh Castle (0.7 mi).
Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 mi away, and Arthurs Seat is 1.6 mi from the hostel.

What To Know Before Booking

Age At Check-In. The minimum age for check-in is 18, so younger travellers cannot stay here.
Check-In Window. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. Arrive outside those hours and you would need to check the booking page for options.
Cancellation. Free cancellation applies only to selected rates, so read the terms for your specific room before booking.
Shared Facilities. Bathrooms are shared and come with showers. The property description does not state that any room has a private bathroom.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the room or bed price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026.
Group Bookings. When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

About This Edinburgh Stay

How far is Princes Street Hostel from Waverley station?

The station is about a three minute walk from the hostel at 5 West Register Street. The property description notes this is a straight-line estimate, so allow a little more time with luggage. The position also puts the Royal Mile about four minutes away on foot.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. The listing does not state whether late check-in is possible after 11:00 PM, so check the booking page if you expect a late arrival.

What facilities does the hostel have?

Free WiFi is available in public areas, and the property lists non-smoking rooms and heating. There is a shared kitchen, a lounge, a games room, private check-in and check-out services, and full-day security. Bathrooms are shared and have showers, and the floors are carpeted.

Can I get a private room instead of a dorm bed?

Yes, the room list includes a Double Room and a Quadruple Room alongside dorm options. Beds are sold individually in mixed dorms of ten, six and four beds, and in female dorms. The listing does not state that any room has a private bathroom.

Is free cancellation available?

Free cancellation applies to selected rates only. Check the terms shown for the specific room and rate on the booking page before you confirm, since other rates may have different conditions.

How do I get to the city centre from the hostel?

The hostel already sits in a central spot in the New Town, with the Royal Mile about a four minute walk away and Edinburgh Castle 0.7 miles from the door. Arthur's Seat is 1.6 miles away for anyone heading out on foot. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away, and the listing does not state a specific airport transport option.