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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
Experience Edinburgh’s vibrant culture from this central hub. Unwind at the bar or explore nearby Princes Street and St Giles' Cathedral.

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Located near Royal Mile, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers a lively atmosphere with laundry facilities, a bar and restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi or enjoy the TV in the lobby while multilingual staff assist you.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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

Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

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Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

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Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles\\\' Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

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
  • Grand Cafe at the Scotsman
    2 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    3 min walk
  • The Booking Office (Wetherspoon)
    2 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

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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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 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
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?

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 within a 5-minute walk of City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nihat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Brilliant hostel with great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I honestly love this place, cut through the train station, across the road and 2 min walk, perfect. The staff are always there for whatever you need. The breakfast might not be a hot one, but definitely worth the price, and the cartoons are hilarious - I’m a big kid at heart. I know hostels aren’t for everyone, but if ya’s are in a group, it’s a lot easier… Bar across the road serves breakfast and has awesome prices with the wee deal card. Apart from one other place I’ve found, this would be my choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Eva

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

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hostel is perfect. In addition the staff members are very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Super Duper Economical Hostel

Absolutely fabulous Customer Service at all times from staff, super value for money continental breakfast and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I saw someone cleaning the toilets and showers every day which was nice to know was being done. Bottom bunk curtains only cover about half of the actual bunk, so they don't offer as much privacy as the middle and top bunks. Just something to be aware of. Bring your own lock for the lockers if you don't want to have to buy one from the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic comfortable hostel

Comfortable accommodation. Clean and close to major attractions and public transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhung

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is really convenient, nearby every tourist attraction places. However the toilet is not too clean. But I only stay for 2 nights so it’s acceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern building! All works well as ads and good breakfast! I enjoyed much my time in there .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was great.

Friendly staffs. Good wifi conditions. Clean toilets and shower rooms. Near the main station. Near the sightseeing spots. Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Emitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was unreliable but good location Good staff and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean property with very friendly staff and environment. I would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff in general was excellent day,evening, night and Beluchi’s
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At a very good location. The station is just 1 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is basic but clean and very central. There are not many showers and toilets for the number of guests but if you get up early or shower in the evening you can avoid queuing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convienent location right next to the train station and close to the Royal Mile along with a short walk all the other main attractions. Quiet rooms (bar some inconsiderate guests) and decent facilities. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Érika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and tidy bathrooms. Very courteous reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

Shreyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely helpful and friendly front desk! Rooms were perfect, bathrooms / toilets were kept clean, excellent location close to everything (I didn't even have to take public transit!). The only con is the common areas aren't big enough or nice enough given the number of people the hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good selection of bunk/room options & optional breakfast. Only 2 toilets/showers for many bunks. Clean from first glance, but dirty walls in bunks & bathroom floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and location but with more popular hostels comes less tailored service. Some organised activities but lacked a friendly family quality. Still a great stay. 8/10 would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024