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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Twin Ensuite Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

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

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Private Double Ensuite Room

Private Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

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

View all photos for Single Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

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

Edinburgh

At St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Royal Mile and Princes Street. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Belushi's serves American cuisine. At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hostel include Edinburgh Castle and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 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 with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Royal Mile
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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets 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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 on-site 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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

The closest beach to St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

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

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

No, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 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

4/10 Poor

Hon Chu

Travelled 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 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

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Justus

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kayley

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Nhung

Travelled with group
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

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

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rianna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

katy

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

Edinburgh stay

It was great!! My only issue was the location. I know it was really close to the Train station and was easy once I knew where it was but I was told it was directly opposite and it wasnt!! I spent about 10 mins looking for it in the dark and was getting really worked up :( I had to ask for directions and only then found it was a minute down the road. Why wouldnt I be told this when asking?? Being told its directly opposite when you have to walk down the hill slightly when coming out the station is quite misleading for people like me who have no idea where it is!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

keelin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihat

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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