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

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Double Ensuite Room

Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

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 property
  • A TV in reception, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers 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 transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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

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
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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?

Checkout 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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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

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

4/10 Poor

Hon Chu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
gross and loud
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seria.conveniente organizar.las hanitaciones.por.edad
Stayed 4 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

6/10 Okay

Tianna

Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel in good location.
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

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

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura, letti comodi, buona colazione e ottima posizione comoda al centro città e a tutti i mezzi pubblici.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Christel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage, praktisch ohne besonderen Luxus. Toller Ausgangspunkt für alle Innenstadtaktivitäten. Betten sind bequem .
Stayed 3 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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