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St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Bed in 10 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom
Reception
Private Double Ensuite Room
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1QB
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Double Ensuite Room

Private Double Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm, shared bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private 8-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

Private 6-Bed Room Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Belushi's
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Belushi's - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.

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 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

  • 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 at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original Hostel
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
Children younger than 18 years are not allowed in the bars and pubs.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 184 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Behnaz

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
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6/10 Okay

Tianna

Disliked: Amenities
Basic hostel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

MEHAK

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
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10/10 Excellent

Yumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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4/10 Poor

Hon Chu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I honestly love this place, cut through the train station, across the road and 2 min walk, perfect. The staff are always there for whatever you need. The breakfast might not be a hot one, but definitely worth the price, and the cartoons are hilarious - I’m a big kid at heart. I know hostels aren’t for everyone, but if ya’s are in a group, it’s a lot easier… Bar across the road serves breakfast and has awesome prices with the wee deal card. Apart from one other place I’ve found, this would be my choice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Suna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cheap and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Elias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great spot for a quick trip. Affordable and clean :)
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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
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8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beware that there’s no kitchen but there’s a microwave. The chilling room for travelers is often crowded and small so if that not your thing, I don’t recommend. However, everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Happy costume

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is as good as it gets, and the price was fair. The bathrooms were new and cleaned though the hostel has two online listings since it is split into two unconnected buildings on either side of the road. The Belushi part of the hostel has 0 common spaces and the common spaces in the original building where the main reception area is located are tiny. There is no kitchen of course and breakfast isn't included. Laundry was £4 per wash and £4 per dryer which is fair, though there are only two machines for each, and each cycle is in excess of 1 hour. The staff were friendly and professional though I wouldn't return again since this is more of a commercial hostel and frankly the interior is very drab and clinical. reception area a
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026