Is breakfast offered at the property?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 5 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated non-smoking rooms and a 24-hour front desk. However, specific details about step-free entrances or pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Old Town Edinburgh, just a 5-minute walk from the Royal Mile and 12 minutes from Edinburgh Castle. It is also close to Princes Street and several other attractions, with the nearest major airport being Edinburgh Airport, approximately 13.2 km away.

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town Hotel

Average nightly price at St Christopher's Edinburgh - Old Town by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$119
February	$117
March	$142
April	$177
May	$237
June	$232
July	$219
August	$305
October	$160
November	$123
December	$122

What guests think

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel is praised for its central location near Waverley Station and attractions, friendly staff, and good value, making it convenient for short stays and budget travellers exploring Edinburgh on foot.

Rooms are basic with low headroom bunks, occasionally hard mattresses, and mixed noise levels—some quiet or well soundproofed, others affected by the bar or train station; Wi-Fi reliability varies. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many find bedrooms and bathrooms tidy, but others report dirty showers, lingering smells, and limited ventilation, plus queues or too few facilities at busy times. Breakfast is continental and generally viewed as decent value, though some guests consider it quite limited. Overall, expect a budget-friendly hostel with lively surroundings and variable comfort.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic for a busy hostel: several mention too few showers/toilets and small common areas, plus occasional maintenance issues such as broken dryers. Some note modern buildings, though amenities can be in different areas.

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10

Kaitlin

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great convienent location right next to the train station and close to the Royal Mile along with a short walk all the other main attractions. Quiet rooms (bar some inconsiderate guests) and decent facilities. Staff were lovely and helpful.

8

JEESEUNG

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It's in the city center so most of the sightseeing places are in walking distance. Close to the Waverley train station. My room has two floor which gave good separation with 10 people in the room. Room was warm. My building did not have any break room, so I had to go out to the different building for water. Bed was clean, though height was too low to sit straight. Toilet was a bit smelly, but overall, okay.

8

Rosemary

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hostel is basic but clean and very central. There are not many showers and toilets for the number of guests but if you get up early or shower in the evening you can avoid queuing.

8

Melissa

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in the newer building do everything was very new and updated but that meant if i needed to speak to staff about anything, use the laundry or hang in the chill out room i had to walk across the street. Not much head space in the bunkbeds but they were stable. Lockers in room were convenient. Both dryers broken when i tried to do laundry. Easy walking distance from train and royal mile.

6

Giulio

Jul 2, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The structure is fairly clean and in the city centre. It is one of the cheapest options if you\'re on a budget and are not too fussy. On a positive note, the water pressure from the shower was really good and breakfast is free (if you have booked directly from them, or £4 if not). Unfortunately, there are several problems. The beds were not very comfortable: -the rooms were really warm so it was hard to fall asleep; -the pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable; -the bed sheet was too small for the mattress so the mattress was all curved up and I couldn\'t fully extend my legs. In the shower (and toilets), there was no ventilation so when you shower it gets all steamed up. In addition, there is nothing to separate the shower area from the little "bench" in the shower cabin so everything gets soaked up very easily. There are only two sinks (at least in the build where I was) so at times it can get packed when everyone needs to brush their teeth. There are small sinks in the toilets but they are not ideal. Lastly, the breakfast is quite lacking. Again, it is free if you book from them so you can\'t complain too much. But still, there was the bare minimum to make yourself a sandwich or have a cereal bowl so it was a little underwhelming.

8

Joshua

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great facilities and location but with more popular hostels comes less tailored service. Some organised activities but lacked a friendly family quality. Still a great stay. 8/10 would recommend.

10

Shreyas

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely helpful and friendly front desk! Rooms were perfect, bathrooms / toilets were kept clean, excellent location close to everything (I didn't even have to take public transit!). The only con is the common areas aren't big enough or nice enough given the number of people the hostel.

8

Amy

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, good selection of bunk/room options & optional breakfast. Only 2 toilets/showers for many bunks. Clean from first glance, but dirty walls in bunks & bathroom floors.

4

Francis

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It probably worth the price. Poor mattress and pillow, constant in and out from people until almost midnight, craking bed. You must be ready for company, strangers from anywhere around you all the time. Located downtown so you are near of every touristic attractions in Edinburg. Additionnal fee for a towel (3£), padlock (4£), morning breakfast (5-6£) Small showers and toilets. (~1m2)

8

Cilene

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice modern building! All works well as ads and good breakfast! I enjoyed much my time in there .

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many report clean rooms and tidy bathrooms, while others cite dirty showers, lingering smells, and hair in drains. Some also mention poor ventilation and wet floors in bathroom pods.

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laura

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was really not impressed with the rooms or beds. The showers were very dirty.

10

Jonah

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and tidy bathrooms. Very courteous reception

10

Saurav

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Neat and clean property with very friendly staff and environment. I would love to come back

6

Jessica

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I asked to change three rooms and have never done that before in any hostel. One room had bad roommates (not the hostel's fault) then the second room was essentially inside the train station. There is a second building which backs immediately onto the station. You can imagine the noise from the doors beeping incessantly from 4/5am every morning. All the toilet and shower pods were full of long hair and were not that clean. Staff were very good and accommodating. The location is great. The four-bed female dorm with en-suite was decent, although tiny, but the other two rooms I tried weren't very good. The hostel doesn't feel designed for travellers, but people may find it OK for a night.

10

Maxime

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean, close to the railway and a lot of things were at walking distance.

10

Eva

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, central location, staff super friendly, rooms clean, beds a bit hard for 50 and over

10

Suna

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, cheap and centrally located.

2

Vaibhav

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the property was extremely dirty and congested No ventilations in locker room as well as kitchen And it was very smelly all over Overall disappointed with my stay I will never book ST CHRISTOPHER , EDINBURGH neither I recommend to anyone Thanks

8

Amy

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, good selection of bunk/room options & optional breakfast. Only 2 toilets/showers for many bunks. Clean from first glance, but dirty walls in bunks & bathroom floors.

10

Nhung

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is really convenient, nearby every tourist attraction places. However the toilet is not too clean. But I only stay for 2 nights so it’s acceptable

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Rooms

Rooms are simple with low-headroom bunks and varying comfort; some praise soundproofing or quiet, while others find beds hard, rooms warm, or noise from the bar/train and corridor traffic. Wi-Fi can be unreliable.

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Emitt

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi was unreliable but good location Good staff and comfy beds

10

Kaitlin

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great convienent location right next to the train station and close to the Royal Mile along with a short walk all the other main attractions. Quiet rooms (bar some inconsiderate guests) and decent facilities. Staff were lovely and helpful.

8

Melissa

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in the newer building do everything was very new and updated but that meant if i needed to speak to staff about anything, use the laundry or hang in the chill out room i had to walk across the street. Not much head space in the bunkbeds but they were stable. Lockers in room were convenient. Both dryers broken when i tried to do laundry. Easy walking distance from train and royal mile.

6

Jessica

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I asked to change three rooms and have never done that before in any hostel. One room had bad roommates (not the hostel's fault) then the second room was essentially inside the train station. There is a second building which backs immediately onto the station. You can imagine the noise from the doors beeping incessantly from 4/5am every morning. All the toilet and shower pods were full of long hair and were not that clean. Staff were very good and accommodating. The location is great. The four-bed female dorm with en-suite was decent, although tiny, but the other two rooms I tried weren't very good. The hostel doesn't feel designed for travellers, but people may find it OK for a night.

8

Ana Luisa

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location but very noisy!

8

dan

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A bed is divided into three layers, and three people can live on it，So each floor is very short, and people sitting on it can't seat up straight,we live together with men and women.

8

Emma

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for what you pay. Rooms are well soundproofed and Aircon!!

10

Eva

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, central location, staff super friendly, rooms clean, beds a bit hard for 50 and over

8

Mary

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, fantastic location, friendly service, and quite clean. Safe area and right in the middle of everything! Easy access to public transit, food, shops, etc. Downside: bar next door is very loud and people come and go at ALL hours.

4

Francis

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It probably worth the price. Poor mattress and pillow, constant in and out from people until almost midnight, craking bed. You must be ready for company, strangers from anywhere around you all the time. Located downtown so you are near of every touristic attractions in Edinburg. Additionnal fee for a towel (3£), padlock (4£), morning breakfast (5-6£) Small showers and toilets. (~1m2)

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful at reception and throughout the day. A few felt the vibe less personal than smaller hostels.

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10

Érika

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service 👍

10

Kaitlin

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great convienent location right next to the train station and close to the Royal Mile along with a short walk all the other main attractions. Quiet rooms (bar some inconsiderate guests) and decent facilities. Staff were lovely and helpful.

10

Jonah

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and tidy bathrooms. Very courteous reception

10

Lisa

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I honestly love this place, cut through the train station, across the road and 2 min walk, perfect. The staff are always there for whatever you need. The breakfast might not be a hot one, but definitely worth the price, and the cartoons are hilarious - I’m a big kid at heart. I know hostels aren’t for everyone, but if ya’s are in a group, it’s a lot easier… Bar across the road serves breakfast and has awesome prices with the wee deal card. Apart from one other place I’ve found, this would be my choice!

10

Saurav

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Neat and clean property with very friendly staff and environment. I would love to come back

10

Daniel

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff in general was excellent day,evening, night and Beluchi’s

10

Prince

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the hostel is perfect. In addition the staff members are very helpful.

10

John

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fabulous Customer Service at all times from staff, super value for money continental breakfast and great location!

8

Joshua

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great facilities and location but with more popular hostels comes less tailored service. Some organised activities but lacked a friendly family quality. Still a great stay. 8/10 would recommend.

10

Shreyas

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely helpful and friendly front desk! Rooms were perfect, bathrooms / toilets were kept clean, excellent location close to everything (I didn't even have to take public transit!). The only con is the common areas aren't big enough or nice enough given the number of people the hostel.

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Location

Excellent central location steps from Waverley Station and the Royal Mile, with most sights walkable.

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10

Kaitlin

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great convienent location right next to the train station and close to the Royal Mile along with a short walk all the other main attractions. Quiet rooms (bar some inconsiderate guests) and decent facilities. Staff were lovely and helpful.

8

JEESEUNG

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It's in the city center so most of the sightseeing places are in walking distance. Close to the Waverley train station. My room has two floor which gave good separation with 10 people in the room. Room was warm. My building did not have any break room, so I had to go out to the different building for water. Bed was clean, though height was too low to sit straight. Toilet was a bit smelly, but overall, okay.

10

Lisa

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I honestly love this place, cut through the train station, across the road and 2 min walk, perfect. The staff are always there for whatever you need. The breakfast might not be a hot one, but definitely worth the price, and the cartoons are hilarious - I’m a big kid at heart. I know hostels aren’t for everyone, but if ya’s are in a group, it’s a lot easier… Bar across the road serves breakfast and has awesome prices with the wee deal card. Apart from one other place I’ve found, this would be my choice!

10

Maxime

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean, close to the railway and a lot of things were at walking distance.

10

Eva

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, central location, staff super friendly, rooms clean, beds a bit hard for 50 and over

10

Suna

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, cheap and centrally located.

10

Nihat

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hostel with great location!

8

Abhijeet

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

At a very good location. The station is just 1 min away.

8

Mary

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, fantastic location, friendly service, and quite clean. Safe area and right in the middle of everything! Easy access to public transit, food, shops, etc. Downside: bar next door is very loud and people come and go at ALL hours.

10

Nhung

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is really convenient, nearby every tourist attraction places. However the toilet is not too clean. But I only stay for 2 nights so it’s acceptable

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Dining

Breakfast is continental and seen as good value by several guests, though others find it basic. Some mention optional paid breakfast and a nearby bar offering breakfast deals.

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Lisa

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I honestly love this place, cut through the train station, across the road and 2 min walk, perfect. The staff are always there for whatever you need. The breakfast might not be a hot one, but definitely worth the price, and the cartoons are hilarious - I’m a big kid at heart. I know hostels aren’t for everyone, but if ya’s are in a group, it’s a lot easier… Bar across the road serves breakfast and has awesome prices with the wee deal card. Apart from one other place I’ve found, this would be my choice!

6

Giulio

Jul 2, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

The structure is fairly clean and in the city centre. It is one of the cheapest options if you\'re on a budget and are not too fussy. On a positive note, the water pressure from the shower was really good and breakfast is free (if you have booked directly from them, or £4 if not). Unfortunately, there are several problems. The beds were not very comfortable: -the rooms were really warm so it was hard to fall asleep; -the pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable; -the bed sheet was too small for the mattress so the mattress was all curved up and I couldn\'t fully extend my legs. In the shower (and toilets), there was no ventilation so when you shower it gets all steamed up. In addition, there is nothing to separate the shower area from the little "bench" in the shower cabin so everything gets soaked up very easily. There are only two sinks (at least in the build where I was) so at times it can get packed when everyone needs to brush their teeth. There are small sinks in the toilets but they are not ideal. Lastly, the breakfast is quite lacking. Again, it is free if you book from them so you can\'t complain too much. But still, there was the bare minimum to make yourself a sandwich or have a cereal bowl so it was a little underwhelming.

10

Daniel

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff in general was excellent day,evening, night and Beluchi’s

10

John

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fabulous Customer Service at all times from staff, super value for money continental breakfast and great location!

8

Amy

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, good selection of bunk/room options & optional breakfast. Only 2 toilets/showers for many bunks. Clean from first glance, but dirty walls in bunks & bathroom floors.

4

Francis

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It probably worth the price. Poor mattress and pillow, constant in and out from people until almost midnight, craking bed. You must be ready for company, strangers from anywhere around you all the time. Located downtown so you are near of every touristic attractions in Edinburg. Additionnal fee for a towel (3£), padlock (4£), morning breakfast (5-6£) Small showers and toilets. (~1m2)

8

Cilene

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice modern building! All works well as ads and good breakfast! I enjoyed much my time in there .

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6 $90	7 $171
8 $35	9 $35	10 $35	11 $35	12 $40	13 $127	14 $334
15 $35	16 $38	17 $38	18 $38	19	20 $305	21 $358
22 $35	23 $165	24	25 $35	26	27 $95	28 $124
29 $38	30 $34

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $36	2 $34	3 $34	4 $85	5 $124
6 $159	7 $156	8 $38	9 $165	10 $38	11 $98	12
13 $38	14 $38	15 $162	16 $187	17 $37	18 $73	19 $98
20	21 $187	22 $186	23 $142	24 $144	25 $291	26 $305
27 $228	28 $70	29	30	31

St Christopher's Edinburgh - Old Town

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