St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Royal Mile

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Shower, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
Sports bar
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
EH1 1QB, Scotland, Edinburgh, 32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket11 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle12 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)28 min drive
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Room options

Bed in 10 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk
  • Princes Street - 5 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Beer House - 3 min walk
  • Brewhemia - 2 min walk
  • The Booking Office - 5 min walk
  • The Milkman - 4 min walk
  • Luckenbooths - 6 min walk

About this property

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and soap
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Belushi's

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original Hostel
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
Children under age 18 must stay in a private room with their parents or guardians.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children younger than 18 years are not allowed in the bars and pubs.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps from Edinburgh Dungeon and St. Giles' Cathedral. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Baron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Period.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cheap and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mc

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ana Luisa

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location but very noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really not impressed with the rooms or beds. The showers were very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great spot for a quick trip. Affordable and clean :)

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023