Title: Haystack Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=8746763&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Haystack Hostel Travelers unwind with arcade games or browse the library collection after enjoying complimentary tea or coffee in the welcoming lobby area. ## Photo gallery for Haystack Hostel ![Reception - Haystack Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/2b00fee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Haystack Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/c36cb2c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Haystack Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/82826415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance - Haystack Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/2b8b1a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge - Haystack Hostel (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/dfde1fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Edinburgh's center, Haystack Hostel combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and on-site laundry. The highly praised concierge team helps travelers navigate the city with insider tips. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=8746763&PinnedHotelID=8746763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Basic Double Room ![Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8746800/8746763/9ca87b11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator Separate bedroom Hair dryer Microwave Oven Shared/communal kitchen Stovetop - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Haystack-Hostel.h8746763.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Haystack-Hostel.h8746763.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Haystack Hostel is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Calton Hill and Princes Street Gardens, while National Museum of Scotland and Scottish National Gallery are cultural highlights. Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Andrew Square are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95363%2C-3.18993&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VI5cExO5u3gwfaQ-U8O0fTyDaCU=) 5/3 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AA ### What's nearby - ![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/a7125417-d159-4ff0-93da-4eae99ad1e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Andrew Square 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Calton Hill which includes heritage architecture, a monument and hiking or walking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/223e8598-3cc3-4f70-b3af-57e60e44424e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Calton Hill 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Princes Street Gardens which includes a statue or sculpture and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081311/a5bc4b4c-a11b-4090-9981-7283ade2fb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princes Street Gardens 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Edinburgh Castle 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 3 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop 3 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Society Bar & Kitchen 1 min walk - Black Sheep Coffee 2 min walk - Starbucks 2 min walk - Haute Dolci 2 min walk - McDonald's 2 min walk ## About this property ### Haystack Hostel Upscale hostel near St. Andrew Square Located close to Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Haystack Hostel provides an arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Concierge services and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Haystack Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Area shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Library ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - 60 steps to reach entrance - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: GBP 10 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a 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 Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have elevators This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Haggis Hostels Hostel Edinburgh Haggis Hostels Hostel Haggis Hostels Edinburgh Haggis Hostels Haggis Hostels Edinburgh, Scotland Haystack Hostel Edinburgh Haystack Edinburgh Haystack Hostel Edinburgh Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haystack Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Haystack Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Haystack Hostel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Haystack Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Haystack Hostel? ### Does Haystack Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Haystack Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Haystack Hostel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort lovely place to stay, private double room was nice and clean and set up well. had everything we needed. would stay again ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jana Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is the best location for the price in Edinburgh. The stairs to the hostel are no joke and that was the only drawback for us. But it was worth it! ##### Jana Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### esther Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Double private room I was staying somewhere else first but tgat place was horrible. This hotel was great. Amazing vibe, clean, soft bed, quiet and modern. The receptionist was also really kind and friendly. I will definitely come again ! ##### esther Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iris Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities No lift to the upper floors is an issue. Bathroom shared was inconvenient because i go th Bathroom at least twice. However, Location is excellent and the staff are super helpful. They responded immediately. ##### Iris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service I only spent 1 night there in a private room but it was very clean and the people I talked to were very friendly. ##### Dominic Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Strategically located in the middle of the city ##### Alex Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUMITO Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thank you so much. ##### SUMITO Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kriscelle May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I never expected that it’s accessible to all the area roaming around Edinburgh I never used of public transportation even though is only 2 minutes besides bus and train stations. Staffs are all friendly. ##### Kriscelle Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jørgen Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort Et vandrehjem med indbygget støj fra div skraldebiler HVER DAG tidlig morgen. Opfordring til at spare på vandet, ingen sæbe på badeværelse, faktisk en skod oplevelse ##### Jørgen Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### PIERRE Feb 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities On s'attendait à une chambre d'hôtel vue le prix et non à une auberge de jeunesse. Le personnel est au demeurant très sympathique mais franchement ce n'était pas du tout ce que nous avions compris lors de la réservation. De plus, payer presque 300€ la nuit pour une auberge de jeunesse c'est simplement hors de prix. On était bien placé et jour de match mais ça ne vaut absolument pas ce prix là. Très très déçue. ##### PIERRE Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Dec 30, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Centrally located Very positive iexpeeience in general. staff very helpful. Clean hostal. Cleanliness and considerate travelers. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Aug 21, 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Its close to Waverly Well, its only good point is its close to Waverly. The toilets were clean, shower had just enough pressure to be able to take a comfortable bath. Apart from that I found nothing to mention. The room was extremely small. The staircase leading to the fifth floor can be a horrible experience for some. So if you don't something else, or you got an extremely good deal, then only this is your place ! ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Aug 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Friendly, helpful staff and central location. Excellent location - very central. The many stairs up to the hostel are a slight drawback if you are carrying heavy bags although staff are extremely helpful in every respect and offered to carry my bags down stairs the day I was leaving. Comfortable kitchen. Nice to have breakfast included. Staff were fantastic and looked up bus routes for me and advised me on whether to catch the bus to the festival events etc. Mattresses on bed were a bit saggy. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy, California Aug 18, 2017 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Can't beat this location Friendly and helpful staff. They could recommend places to go and things to eat. The shower rooms are shared but there are many bottles of shampoo and body washes left behind from other travelers for new guests to use. Mattresses are from IKEA, and not the greatest to sleep on, but my experience meeting new mates and being in close proximity to everything made my stay here very memorable. Would come back again! ##### Jimmy Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Di, Brisbane May 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good position This is the first time I've stayed in a hostel so didn't really know what to expect so overall not a bad experience ##### Di ### 8/10 Good #### Berenice, Zacatecas, Mexico. Apr 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Ubicación y limpieza excelente. El edificio en donde se encuentra el hostal es horrible, pero una vez en el Haggis todo cambia. Lo mejor es la ubicación y la limpieza en general. ##### Berenice ### 6/10 Okay #### Inkyung Feb 20, 2017 Liked: Staff & service #### Basic and convenient but need improvement It's a really basic hostel. I was a bit surprised by the run-down condition of the building at first but the overall stay was pleasant enough. However, the bed condition must be improved. I am very used to hostel bunk beds but this one was exceptionally wobbly. The room is very small so if you get caught up in loud crowd you will suffer. I was lucky enough to stay with quiet, respectful girls. Kitchen and shower is well-equipped and clean and the breakfast is also very basic. If you catch a good deal on price then it's fair value for money. The location is extremely convenient and that alone gives you the reason to try out this hostel. ##### Inkyung ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Nov 23, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Clean overall, but small rooms Clean bathrooms, clean rooms, but the rooms were crammed. Very helpful and friend staff though. Very convenient location, right in city center between Old Town and New Town. Overall good experience ##### Verified traveler ### 8/10 Good #### Ai Oct 31, 2016 #### Very convenient location Friendly staff, good wifi connectivity, and very convenient location to everything. ##### Ai ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce S, Calgary Canada Sep 8, 2016 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Last night on Edinburgh b/4 train to London earlyi Close to Waverley train station ##### Bruce S ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Jul 13, 2016 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Verbrauchte bettwaren Eklige Zimmer Unhygienische Duschen und WC ##### Verified traveler ### 8/10 Good #### yvo, Den Haag Jul 3, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### mooi gelegen aangenaam ##### yvo ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Jun 6, 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### cheap hostel but i paid big money cheap hostel but i paid big money cuz when i booked this hoster, edinberough was full of tourists. everything was normal hostel. 3rd floor, not clean, small toilet, small bed,... but staff is nice. sonya is her name. she was excellent!! she explained a lot of things about edinberough and tours. and i met good friend in the hostel. ##### Verified traveler ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler May 31, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### おすすめ 狭い階段を登らないといけないので、重い荷物があると大変かもしれません。 それ以外はとても良いです。 ##### Verified traveler ### 8/10 Good #### Lorena Pereira, p May 17, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Haggis hostel, perto de tudo O hostel e perfeito, todos são muitos receptivos, a equipe esta sempre pronta para ti ajudar. A única coisa ruim e os 3 lances de escada que você tem que subir, se você tiver com uma grande mala, você vai passar muito sufoco. O hostel e super limpo, tem uma cozinha equipada com tudo, caso você queira fazer sua comida no hostel. ##### Lorena Pereira ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) - [Stay Central](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Stay-Central.h798032.Hotel-Information) - [Dorstan House](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dorstan-Guest-House.h6344033.Hotel-Information) - [The Bridge House](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Bridge-House.h103787420.Hotel-Information) - [Heeton Concept Aparthotel Edinburgh Queen Street](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Native-Edinburgh.h24151306.Hotel-Information) - [Travelodge Edinburgh Central](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Travelodge-Edinburgh-Central.h518924.Hotel-Information) - [Mono Suites New Town](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-MONO-Suites-New-Town.h95367475.Hotel-Information) - [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mercure-Edinburgh-City-Princes-Street-Hotel.h802180.Hotel-Information) - [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) - [18 Craigmillar Park Guest House](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-18-Craigmillar-Park-Guest-House.h19328905.Hotel-Information) - [Albany Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ballantrae-Albany-Hotel.h552255.Hotel-Information) - [Cairn Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cairn-Hotel.h64061.Hotel-Information) - [30 Castle Street Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-ALTIDO-Thirty-Castle-Street.h82866556.Hotel-Information) - [100 Princes Street](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-100-Princes-Street.h74521691.Hotel-Information) - [22 Chester street](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-22-Chester-Street.h24046821.Hotel-Information) - [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) - [16 Pilrig Guest House](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-16-Pilrig-Guest-House.h15080776.Hotel-Information) - [Premier Inn Edinburgh Cc Lauriston Place](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Edinburgh-Cc-Lauriston-Place.h11785423.Hotel-Information) - [Merchiston Residence](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-Merchiston-Residence.h3631285.Hotel-Information) - [The Bonham Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Bonham-Hotel.h115961.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Edinburgh Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh.d6069845.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Edinburgh Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Edinburgh-Vacation-Rentals.d6069845.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) - [Things to do in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Edinburgh.d6069845.Travel-Guide-Activities)