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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Reception
Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Sports bar
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Private Double Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Exterior

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hostel, you'll find Royal Mile and Princes Street. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Murrayfield Stadium is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬2 min walk

About this property

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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; go to: [St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original Hostel]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under age 18 must stay in a private room with their parents or guardians.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Children younger than 18 years are not allowed in the bars and pubs.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel to the airport?

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is 8.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel.

How close is St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 3.2 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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.

Is there free parking at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel have a pool?

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel have a restaurant?

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is home to Belushi's, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Melodie Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While excellent location and friendly staff, bathrooms were smelly, toilets often didn’t flesh, no garbages in them for women, no simple hook on the wall for belongings. No kitchen, only a mini fridge to accommodate the masses. The reception area was cute but that was about it. Expected a bit more for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilets barely worked. It’s a cheap option for a night or two but wouldn’t want to stay any longer. Just a place to rest your head at night, despite the bed being too hard for my taste. I spent most of my time sightseeing so I only needed the room late at night and early morning. Wish there was a better, private area to change
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tianna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Judith

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heydar

Nothing new, but I always check the bag and put on the lock while I go to the toilet, shower, or breakfast. Like I pick locks and unlock, repeat. However, the local travel is very good area for gardens, castles, shopping and museums.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The primary down side is that there is no noise curfew. Also not really a common space to hang out and the toilet and shower closets are quite cramped. Otherwise, super helpful staff and fantastic location. I was grateful for air-conditioning in the room. I would consider staying again when under 18's are at school.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hon Chu

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for what you pay. Rooms are well soundproofed and Aircon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Breakfast not worth it

For a hostel St Christophers is decent in terms of beds and facilities. My stay was okay-ish but would have been good if the people from the breakfast kitchen were friendlier and caring or possess some kind of customer service. I wasnt expecting a spectacular 5 star hotel service but at least have the decency to treat customers right. I woke up late and went down at 930am for the breakfast which I had paid extra for. There was hardly any food left - just a couple of bread slices, ham and cheese. I think they had more had I come down earlier. They also ran out of orange juice on the juice bar and asked if I could have some - the young lady answered in a slightly rude way saying they were closing in half an hour and they are not putting out any more. Come on, you advertise that breakfast is from 7am-10am, then at least have the decency to offer breakfast and not left overs and at least give me a glass of orange juice. goodness, I paid for it and not asking you to give me breakfast at the kindness of your heart. It was humiliating. Because of that, I did not even bother to go the next day though had already paid for it. Management should look into this and train their staff for customer service skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vaibhav

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the property was extremely dirty and congested No ventilations in locker room as well as kitchen And it was very smelly all over Overall disappointed with my stay I will never book ST CHRISTOPHER , EDINBURGH neither I recommend to anyone Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in the newer building do everything was very new and updated but that meant if i needed to speak to staff about anything, use the laundry or hang in the chill out room i had to walk across the street. Not much head space in the bunkbeds but they were stable. Lockers in room were convenient. Both dryers broken when i tried to do laundry. Easy walking distance from train and royal mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh, Daly City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Francis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It probably worth the price. Poor mattress and pillow, constant in and out from people until almost midnight, craking bed. You must be ready for company, strangers from anywhere around you all the time. Located downtown so you are near of every touristic attractions in Edinburg. Additionnal fee for a towel (3£), padlock (4£), morning breakfast (5-6£) Small showers and toilets. (~1m2)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station, central location, staff super friendly, rooms clean, beds a bit hard for 50 and over
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, the room was perfect and it was very convenient. I will recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025