Princes Street Suites vs Haystack Hostel
Both are in Edinburgh, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★★Greenside
Princes Street Suites
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- 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. 240 m apart.
Choose Princes Street Suites if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Princes Street Suites better than Haystack Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (368 vs 135), so the rating is more reliable×2.7
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Haystack Hostel better than Princes Street Suites?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 2008)+3y
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Princes Street Suites vs Haystack Hostel: which hotel is better? | Princes Street Suites | Haystack Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 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 | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.2 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 368 +233 | 135 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 281 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | top 9% +17% | top 26% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 620 m | 470 m −150 m |
| To public transport | 120 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 37 | 34 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2011 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 12 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 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
240 m apart
Princes Street Suites or Haystack Hostel: common questions
Which is cheaper, Princes Street Suites or Haystack Hostel?
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 620 m for Princes Street Suites.
How far apart are Princes Street Suites and Haystack Hostel?
The two hotels are 240 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