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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

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A building with a sign that reads "BURGERS DRINKS".
A hotel corridor with a mural of a cityscape, a digital display board with breakfast information, and a wooden floor.
A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
A bar area with stools, a neon sign, and a reception desk.
A room with a window, a wooden desk, a bed, and a wall with a fire safety emblem.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Twin Ensuite Room

A hotel room with a bed, a digital menu board, a geometric patterned floor, and a large wall mural.

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A room with a window, a wooden desk, a bed, and a wall with a fire safety emblem.

Private Double Ensuite Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

A bunk bed room with a mural of a building and a red curtain.

Bed in 12 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a mattress and a wall mural of a city street.

Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

A bunk room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

A room with a bunk bed, a window with curtains, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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

A bunk bed with a "Live Your Life" sign, a window with curtains, and a wall with a partial view of a poster.

Bed in 6 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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

A bunk room with two beds, blue curtains, and a window with a view of buildings.

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a logo and text on the lower bunk.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

A bunk bed with a mattress and a wall mural of a city street.

Bed in 10 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

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

A room with a bunk bed, a window with curtains, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

Bed in 8 Bed Female Dorm, shared bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, white bedding, and a wall with a repeating pattern of golden locks.

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and a wall decoration.

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window and curtains.

Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel places you steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute stroll of 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 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 1 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
  • ‪Luckenbooths - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel on 12 Nov 2026 start from AU$264, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 81 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay as a group of 5 in a private room! Great location, clean, and relatively quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean, the staff were kind and friendly, it was located in the city center, the bar was very cozy, and the breakfast was good. I would definitely stay here again. Behnaz from Danmark☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating and made the overall experience pleasant. They were attentive, friendly, and always ready to help with any requests. However, one issue I noticed was that the toilets didn’t flush properly, which was a bit inconvenient.otherwise great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cheap and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great spot for a quick trip. Affordable and clean :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for what you pay. Rooms are well soundproofed and Aircon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy costume

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great clean place. alot of facilities and very frendly staff. but the only issue was that they have two buildings. and i got room in the oposite of main building. which is great as well. just that kitchen service was only available in the main building. so thats a bit downside but still loved the service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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