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St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle

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Aerial view
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 5 per person)
Front of property
Interior
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9-13 Market St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1DE
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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View from room

Private Four Bedroom Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Six Bedroom Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed dorm ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 bed dorm

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed female dorm ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 bed dorm ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 Bed Female Dorm En-suite (Triple Bunks)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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One bed in an 18 Bed Dorm w/ Shared Bathroom (Triple Bunks)

One bed in an 18 Bed Dorm w/ Shared Bathroom (Triple Bunks)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 12-Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in an 8 bed dorm ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for One bed in an 8 Bed Female Dorm En-suite

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in an 8 Bed Female Dorm En-suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Eight Bedroom Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Bunk with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Royal Mile and Princes Street. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Belushis bar is the hostel's own pub. Other 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 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Edinburgh City Centre hostel include Edinburgh Castle and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Q - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel.

This 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel offers 29 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. 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

  • Street 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

  • Belushis bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel?

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - 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 Inn Edinburgh - Hostel?

The closest beach to St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel is Portobello Beach (5 km).

Does St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

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

Are pets allowed at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 352 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Southport

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We booked a double room but on arrival were given bunk beds. I think we should have been offered money back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff! However, overall felt on-edge the whole time. Mixed dorm had very cramped bathroom, and the only other toilet facility on my floor was also mixed, which I wasn’t too keen on as a solo female traveler. It meant there wasn’t any space I could go to be away from men if I needed or wanted to. Lobby was inviting but “chill out room” has a strange setup and wasn’t all that conducive to “hanging out”. At least it had a kettle and microwave! Overall, if you are a solo female traveler and you are spending your hard-earned money to explore beautiful Edinburgh, save a bit more for a better hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Regular

Use this bargain venue for when I can’t get back home to Fife , really great central location and lovely welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Comfortable well run hostel

Staff were so friendly and helpful. About as comfortable as a hostel could be. No toiletries in the showers but not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

G

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, economical, in reasonable shape
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

I'd stay again, but I had the usual gripes

Lovely place, BEST CHEAP BREAKFAST I'VE EVER HAD, in the posh bar across the street. PRIME LOCATION. Kind staff. I wish hostels would check people in throughout the day instead of forcing a long queue at 3pm. With today's tech they could issue a key card that allowed no access until 3pm, and they could text you your room number then. The 4-person room was very tight, had no ventilation or AC, and had zero usable storage space because underbed lockers did not allow for larger items that otherwise could have been shoved under the bed. As there are lockers available in the nice hang-out room, underbed cages are silly. There was no paper toweling in the guest kitchen after midnight so I had to swipe a roll of TP from the common WC to dry my dishes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharada

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

Perfect Stay in the Heart of Edinburgh!

From start to finish, our experience here was absolutely wonderful. We booked an ensuite double room, and it was spotless, comfortable, and great value for money. The location couldn’t have been better, everything in both the Old Town and New Town was within easy walking distance, which made exploring Edinburgh so convenient. The staff were warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The breakfast buffet was well worth it, with plenty of options to start the day right. My wife and I truly enjoyed every moment of our stay, everything was perfect. We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yeni

I passed my backpacking era, but since I was curious to see how hostels are these days, I decided to book a top bunk bed at st christopher. I must say I’m glad I only have to maneuver that top spot and narrow ladder for one night😅 The bed and mattress was clean. Bathroom was ok since there are 6 female sharing. There’s no AC; so on hot summer days you must open the windows which mean you can hear all kind of noise from outside until dawn. Location however is very strategic and close to all attractions, good food and transport. Staff was friendly and helpful. There’s a chill out room with simple kitchenette. It was my last night in edinburgh so I can loose one night of sleep no problem. But if I still have to continue my trip and need my energy, I will book in a hotel to get a better night of sleep. I guess it depends on what your trip purpose and your noise tolerance level.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uchechukwu Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness
the bed level is too low I kept hitting my head on the rail over and over
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Very satisfied customer

Staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Location terrific, bed was super comfy and breakfast basic but super value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room was nice. Weird bathroom, had a strange smell, and it would have been better if the rooms had an en suite shower or toilet. I liked that the beds had curtains and each bed had its own charging port. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es una opción económica y práctica y comparado con las opciones para edimburgo es muy bueno lo que se recibe por lo que se paga Lo recomiendo mucho
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmanjit

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

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shuhei

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a night stay. I had a private room with en-suite and it could use an upgrade especially the bathroom. It was still dirty with hairs from other guests on the bed and pillow and the floor wasn’t even swept. Fine for a night but on the pricier side
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were incredibly and have been more helpful, well done!! The breakfast buffet was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

john

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025