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St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

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7.9
Very Good
8095 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Awesome Cleanliness

Hostelworld says

St Christopher’s Edinburgh is very highly rated here on Hostelworld for its location, and no wonder – it’s just off the Royal Mile and across the road from Waverly Train station, making it ideal for those coming to Edinburgh by train from London and elsewhere in Scotland and Northern England. This hostel has friendly staff and bright, clean rooms with under-bed lockers; there’s also a popular bar underneath with discounts for residents on food and drink.

Property Description

When visiting the medieval Scottish capital, there's no better place to base yourself than in the heart of Edinburgh. Tucked away in the centre of the medieval Old Town, our hostel is just a stroll away from countless incredible attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Galleries and the Royal Mile. You can walk pretty much everywhere from here so it's the perfect central location for backpackers. There is a continental breakfast available every morning for just £5 a day which can be purchased at reception.on arrival.

Party in the hostel's new and improved Belushi's Bar, make the most of hostel events such as Bar Crawls and Free Walking Tours and then have a good night's sleep after a busy day. We are across the road from Waverley train station and only a 2 minute walk away from some of Edinburgh's best traditional pubs and bars in the medieval Old Town.

*Please note that we require an in date government approved - drivers license, passport or national ID card at check-in.

**Guests under the age of 18 must stay in a private room with guardians. They cannot share in general dormitory rooms with people who are not part of their own group or family. Under-18s are not allowed in the bars or pubs.

***Please note: non-refundable reservations will be fully charged at the time of booking.

Reviews & Ratings

7.9
Very Good
8095 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.2
  • Location
    9.5
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.5
  • Cleanliness
    7
  • Value for Money
    7.6
  • Facilities
    6.9

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
Aug 02, 2023
It was my first time staying in a hostel, as I usually prefer having the privacy of my own room/bathroom. The 6-bed dorm had its own bathroom and the beds had curtains, which really helped make my stay as comfortable as it was. Everything was cleaned daily and the silicone in the shower was redone on my second day, so there's a constant upkeep happening. The staff was super friendly and always up for a chat and the restaurant across the street (where you get a discount) had good food.
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Female, 25-30
2.0
Rating
Jul 31, 2023
I phoned up prior to booking to ask if there was any space to store bikes, and the person I spoke to on the phone said yes. They said we could store bikes as there was a store room. After this confirmation we made a reservation. We have been currently doing a charity bike ride from John o’Groats to lands end and camping each night. Yesterday, we cycled 80 miles and was soaking wet through the day because of the rain. This is why we made a reservation so we could keep dry for the night. We arrive
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Male, 18-24
5.4
Rating
Jul 30, 2023
The location was fantastic and the rooms and bathrooms were clean enough. I was pretty frustrated with the size of my 6 bed mixed dorm as there was absolutely zero space to put my suitcase, it was about 35 degrees in the room and the only thing keeping it semi cool was a tiny little fan. This room should be a 4 bed dorm so it allows people to hang out in their room as there is also hardly any space in the common area and the atmosphere isn’t very good. Probably wouldn’t stay here again.
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free City Maps
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Key Card Access
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Adaptors
    • Hot Showers
    • Dryer
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Hair Dryers
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Washing Machine
    • Towels Not Included
    • Covid-19 safe
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Housekeeping
  • Food & Drink

    • Restaurant
    • Bar
  • Entertainment

    • Wi-Fi

Awards

2019

2nd, Best Large Hostel Chain

2019

1st, Best Large Hostel Chain

2019

3rd, Hostel Chain

2016

1st, Best Large Hostel Chain

2014

2nd, Best Large Hostel Chain

2009

3rd, Hostel Chain

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