Motel One Edinburgh-Princes vs Haystack Hostel
Both are in Edinburgh, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hostel★★★★The Mound
Haystack Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.
Why is Motel One Edinburgh-Princes better than Haystack Hostel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Haystack Hostel better than Motel One Edinburgh-Princes?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Motel One Edinburgh-Princes vs Haystack Hostel: which hotel is better? | Motel One Edinburgh-Princes | Haystack Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.1 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 162 +27 | 135 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 281 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 17% +9% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 440 m | 470 m |
| To public transport | 80 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 | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 34 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 12 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| 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
60 m apart
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes or Haystack Hostel: common questions
Which is cheaper, Motel One Edinburgh-Princes or Haystack Hostel?
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How far apart are Motel One Edinburgh-Princes and Haystack Hostel?
The two hotels are 60 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