St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town | Hostel in Edinburgh

7.8 (4347 Reviews) |   23 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Old Town Hostel | St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town

23 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh

Conveniently set in Edinburgh, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 5-minute walk from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the hostel. St Christopher's Inn 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 The Real Mary King's Close, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles away.

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town is located in Edinburgh.

This 23 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 4347 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 23 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town in Edinburgh is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Partially refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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, please note that a physical, valid passport or uk driver’s license as well as a credit card are required for check-in (photocopies or pictures of ids will not be accepted), bookings of 9+ guests may be subject to additional conditions and supplements, please contact us for any queries, please note we have a maximum stay policy of 7 days, bookings that exceed this policy may be canceled.guests are required to show a photo id 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.93
Location:
9.54
Staff:
8.68
Facilities:
7.58
Comfort:
7.53
Cleanliness:
7.57
Ulises
Apr 8, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Ireland
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
12 Bed Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
12 Bed Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
10 Bed Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
10 Bed Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
9 Bed Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
9 Bed Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
8 bed dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
8 bed dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
6 Bed Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
6 Bed Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
4 Bed Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
4 Bed Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
Double Ensuite
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Safe

Media & Technology

TV

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
Twin Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room with Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Body soap, Toilet, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Shower

Media & Technology

TV

General

Key card access, Key access, Reading light, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Shower chair, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower, Emergency cord in bathroom

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Layout

Window
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 16 m2
4 Bunk bed Bed
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 18 m2
6 Bunk bed Bed
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 18 m2
8 Bunk bed Bed
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
10 Bed Female Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
10 Bed Female Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow
8 Bed Female Dorm
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
8 Bed Female Dorm

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower

General

Key card access, Key access, Lockers, Reading light, Privacy curtain, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Air conditioning, Earplugs, Heating, Fire extinguisher

View

City view, View, Landmark view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this Old Town hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Old Town hostel?

Check-in time for Old Town hostel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Old Town hostel have a swimming pool?

No, this Old Town hostel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Old Town hostel?

Best-rates for the Old Town hostel starts from $96 per night with includes Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Accessibility, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Old Town hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Old Town hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Old Town hostel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Old Town hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Old Town hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Old Town hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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