In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. In a 19th-century building decorated with art, this adult-only property has colorful dormitories and free WiFi access. The hostel offers accommodations exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cozy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi. Breakfast is unfortunately not available at the moment, but we have a large self catering kitchen for guest use. Laundry and luggage storage services are also offered. This hostel is around 5 minutes’ walk from Princes Street Gardens, The Scottish National Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland. It is also a pick-up point for free walking tours around the city.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tobiaj
    United States of America United States of America
    Huge room with huge high ceilings. Building feels historic . Multiple comfortable and elegant lounges, the place clearly has a long and storied history and is very actively and well managed by people that care about what they do.
  • Maztravels
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved the location of the hostel, there was plenty of space in the rooms and the lockers fit a lot, I had 3 backpacks in there
  • Tanita
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Great location, friendly staff and amazing activities offered.

Area info

Amenities of Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Pool table
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must be over the age of 18 years. Guests aged 17 or younger will not be granted entry to the property. Children are not permitted.

When booking for 5 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. A collection of individual bookings of friends/family is still classed as a group. Please contact the property directly for full terms.

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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

  • Check-in at Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is 650 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Walking tours