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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, steps from St. Giles' Cathedral

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Food and drink
Shower, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
American cuisine
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB
  • 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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Private Double Ensuite Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

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

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Single Room with Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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.
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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), a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Giulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not very comfortable but ok-ish
The structure is fairly clean and in the city centre. It is one of the cheapest options if you're on a budget and are not too fussy. On a positive note, the water pressure from the shower was really good and breakfast is free (if you have booked directly from them, or £4 if not). Unfortunately, there are several problems. The beds were not very comfortable: -the rooms were really warm so it was hard to fall asleep; -the pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable; -the bed sheet was too small for the mattress so the mattress was all curved up and I couldn't fully extend my legs. In the shower (and toilets), there was no ventilation so when you shower it gets all steamed up. In addition, there is nothing to separate the shower area from the little "bench" in the shower cabin so everything gets soaked up very easily. There are only two sinks (at least in the build where I was) so at times it can get packed when everyone needs to brush their teeth. There are small sinks in the toilets but they are not ideal. Lastly, the breakfast is quite lacking. Again, it is free if you book from them so you can't complain too much. But still, there was the bare minimum to make yourself a sandwich or have a cereal bowl so it was a little underwhelming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy costume
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and amenities
Had a great stay. It was very comfortable, had a private room. Close to get to so many sights and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

G Garcia de

Liked: Cleanliness
Loud and not nice showers
The noise from the bar blow was louder then imagined and didn't stop until midnight. Very expensive for what you get, also shower is very small and doesn't have a hose shower but a fixed shower which I don't like. Location is very central which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Svein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente localização e custo-benefício.
A localização do hostel é excelente. As instalações também são boas. Fiquei apenas duas noites e não tive nenhum problema.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall fantastic, but can be quite loud.
Overall, fantastic location, friendly service, and quite clean. Safe area and right in the middle of everything! Easy access to public transit, food, shops, etc. Downside: bar next door is very loud and people come and go at ALL hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

HACENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022