Well set in Edinburgh, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is situated 600 metres from National Museum of Scotland, 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.1 km from University of Edinburgh. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The hostel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Mile, The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Zsófia
    Hungary Hungary
    Absolutely amazing rooms, beds, bathrooms and toilets. The weather outside was cold when I visited, but the whole hostel was nice, warm and cosy. The beds are big and comfortable, and the curtains really do their jobs when it comes to both the...
  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel is in the heart of the city. and near the train station. Old town and castle are nearby. Good for short term stays, especially if you are a solo travel.(I booked a female only dorm). There is a nice cafe near the hostel building....
  • Ravindra
    India India
    As a solo traveler, St. Christopher's in central Edinburgh offered the perfect blend of convenience, affordability, and social atmosphere. Its prime location opposite Waverley railway station made it incredibly easy to access, especially when...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Belushi's Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years old must stay in a private room with a parent or guardian over 18 and cannot be accommodated in a dormitory room with guests who are not part of their group or family.

Please note that guests under 18 years old are not admitted in the bar.

Photo ID is required upon check-in, in the form of a valid passport or photographic driver's license.

When booking for more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, guests are required to pay a GBP 2 key deposit.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town is 400 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town has 1 restaurant:

    • Belushi's Bar

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet