With a stay at Princes Street Hostel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from George Street.
What's nearby
Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
St. Andrew Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
George Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive
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 25 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
To-go breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily on-the-go breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 shared bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 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
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 3 2025 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Princes Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Edinburgh
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Princes Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh