Haystack Hostel vs W Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 120 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 7
Hotel★★★★★Greenside
W Edinburgh
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.
Choose W Edinburgh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
Why is Haystack Hostel better than W Edinburgh?
- 1More guest reviews (135 vs 41), so the rating is more reliable×3.3
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is W Edinburgh better than Haystack Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8)+0.7
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Has 24-hour room service
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Haystack Hostel vs W Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Haystack Hostel | W Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +0.9 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.1 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 135 +94 | 41 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 281 | – |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 26% | top 5% +21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 470 m | 590 m |
| To public transport | 140 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 34 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +3 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| 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
120 m apart
Haystack Hostel or W Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Haystack Hostel or W Edinburgh?
They are evenly matched. Haystack Hostel is stronger in facilities; W Edinburgh is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Haystack Hostel or W Edinburgh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Haystack Hostel and W Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 120 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