Haystack Hostel vs Roomzzz Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★The Mound
Haystack Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Apartment★★★★Greenside
Roomzzz Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 200 m apart.
Choose Haystack Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Roomzzz Edinburgh if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Haystack Hostel better than Roomzzz Edinburgh?
- 1More guest reviews (135 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×7.5
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (34 vs 99 rooms)−65
Why is Roomzzz Edinburgh better than Haystack Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (99 vs 34 rooms)×2.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Haystack Hostel vs Roomzzz Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Haystack Hostel | Roomzzz Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 135 +117 | 18 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 281 | 284 +3 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 26% | top 25% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 470 m −170 m | 640 m |
| To public transport | 140 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 34 | 99 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +8 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Haystack Hostel or Roomzzz Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Haystack Hostel or Roomzzz Edinburgh?
They are evenly matched. Haystack Hostel is stronger in public transport; Roomzzz Edinburgh is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Haystack Hostel or Roomzzz Edinburgh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Haystack Hostel is closer: 470 m from the centre, against 640 m for Roomzzz Edinburgh.
How far apart are Haystack Hostel and Roomzzz Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 200 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score