Y People

HostelQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Y People is a hostel to stay in Edinburgh. The hostel is close to Royston Beach and Lauriston Castle, about 3.4 km from Haymarket, about 1.6 km from Royston Beach. Within a short walk you'll find 5 places to eat and 5 supermarkets. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Royston Beach1.6 km
Lauriston Castle1.8 km
Drum Sands2.2 km
Native Woodland2.3 km
Cryptogamic Garden2.3 km
Wardie Bay Beach2.3 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 5 places to eat🛒 5 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 7.4 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station: Haymarket — 3.4 km
Nearest beach: Royston Beach — 1.6 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 16.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink