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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Royal Mile

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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

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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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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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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)

Highlights

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 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
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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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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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

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Q - ‬3 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 vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, 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

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CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
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  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
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The price is NT$2,486
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includes taxes & fees
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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 Edinburgh City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Princes Street and George Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 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

6/10 Okay

Tianna

Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel in good location.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, close to the railway and a lot of things were at walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights 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

4/10 Poor

Hon Chu

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

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

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

Naresh

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Elias

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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