St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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9-13 Market St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1DE
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Four Bedroom Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Six Bedroom Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a 4 bed dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a 4 bed dorm ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a 6 bed dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a 4 bed female dorm ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in a 6 bed dorm ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in a 12-Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in an 8 bed dorm ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

One bed in an 8 Bed Female Dorm En-suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Eight Bedroom Ensuite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Twin Bunk with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Royal Mile
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 Inn Edinburgh - Hostel offers 29 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Belushis bar - Onsite pub.

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 available

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.

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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Reviews

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 344 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly. Right on the heart of Edinburgh. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

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

8/10 Good

Jake

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Slava

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice location. Some renovation would be nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cool experience for a first time hostel stay with my family. Very nice! Wasn’t sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and welcoming this place was. We are staying again next week.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen holly

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Honie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location only

The location is excellent but the service at Reception was horrible and I the curtains from my bed/pod were initially missing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025