Conveniently set in Edinburgh, St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around a 7-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland, 200 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and a 13-minute walk from University of Edinburgh. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 5-minute walk 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, 6.2 miles from St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 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 9.5!

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 king bed
2 bunk beds
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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.
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
8.0
Low score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Madison
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great, easy to walk to from the train station. The room was nice and clean and the staff did a good job of cleaning the shared bathrooms often.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds were comfy, travellers were sound, staff were great and vibe was excellent.
  • Oettinger
    Ireland Ireland
    It was nice and was around a lot of the activities to do in Edinburgh.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

Most popular amenities
  • 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 sports 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
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 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 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
Must-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 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.

FAQs about St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town

  • 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 sports events (broadcast)

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town is 1,150 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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

  • Check-in at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.