Is breakfast offered at the hostel?

Yes, a scrumptious breakfast is available each morning at the hostel.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

Where is the hostel located?

The hostel is located in Old Town Edinburgh, near key landmarks such as the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, with convenient access to public transport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

St Christopher's Edinburgh - Old Town Hostel

Average nightly price at St Christopher's Edinburgh - Old Town by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$106
February	US$116
March	US$153
April	US$182
May	US$202
June	US$206
July	US$216
August	US$288
September	US$200
October	US$165
November	US$151
December	US$140

What guests think

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Old Town is a centrally located, hostel-style stay near Waverley Station, praised for friendly staff and convenience, but with small common areas and limited bathrooms that can feel crowded at busy times.

Dorms are basic with triple bunks and low headroom; some rooms have air conditioning and decent soundproofing, while others pick up guest or station noise and a few beds feel hard or creaky. Cleanliness is mixed, with many noting tidy rooms and bathrooms but several citing smelly or dirty shower pods and tired surfaces. Breakfast through the bar across the street is mostly continental and viewed as good value. Expect a budget, social stay with tradeoffs typical of busy hostels.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Common areas are small and can get crowded, and some buildings lack a dedicated chill room. Shared bathrooms are limited for the number of guests, and occasional maintenance issues like broken dryers were reported.

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Tanya

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beware that there’s no kitchen but there’s a microwave. The chilling room for travelers is often crowded and small so if that not your thing, I don’t recommend. However, everything else was great.

8

JEESEUNG

10 Jan 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

2 Feb 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

19 Jul 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

Danielle

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The primary down side is that there is no noise curfew. Also not really a common space to hang out and the toilet and shower closets are quite cramped. Otherwise, super helpful staff and fantastic location. I was grateful for air-conditioning in the room. I would consider staying again when under 18's are at school.

8

Joshua

7 Aug 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

21 Jun 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

8 Jun 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

17 Jun 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

23 Nov 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

Reports vary: several guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, while others noted smelly or dirty shower pods and marked walls or floors.

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JEESEUNG

10 Jan 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

Jonah

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and tidy bathrooms. Very courteous reception

10

Bradley

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and clean facilities

6

Jessica

9 Jul 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

26 Jul 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

19 May 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

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, cheap and centrally located.

2

Vaibhav

22 Jul 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

8 Jun 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

13 Apr 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

Dorms are basic with triple bunks and low headroom; some beds are hard or creaky. Some rooms have air conditioning and fair soundproofing, but others pick up station or guest noise.

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Kaitlin

6 Jun 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

10 Jan 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

Mc

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet

8

Melissa

19 Jul 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

9 Jul 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

dan

23 Jun 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

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Eva

19 May 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

6

Danielle

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The primary down side is that there is no noise curfew. Also not really a common space to hang out and the toilet and shower closets are quite cramped. Otherwise, super helpful staff and fantastic location. I was grateful for air-conditioning in the room. I would consider staying again when under 18's are at school.

4

Francis

17 Jun 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

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful across shifts. A few guests mentioned miscommunication or less personalized service when busy.

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10

Érika

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service 👍

10

Kaitlin

6 Jun 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

Bradley

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and clean facilities

10

Lisa

26 Oct 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

katy

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great!! My only issue was the location. I know it was really close to the Train station and was easy once I knew where it was but I was told it was directly opposite and it wasnt!! I spent about 10 mins looking for it in the dark and was getting really worked up :( I had to ask for directions and only then found it was a minute down the road. Why wouldnt I be told this when asking?? Being told its directly opposite when you have to walk down the hill slightly when coming out the station is quite misleading for people like me who have no idea where it is!!

6

Danielle

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The primary down side is that there is no noise curfew. Also not really a common space to hang out and the toilet and shower closets are quite cramped. Otherwise, super helpful staff and fantastic location. I was grateful for air-conditioning in the room. I would consider staying again when under 18's are at school.

10

Daniel

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

10

Prince

5 Jan 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

17 Oct 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

7 Aug 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.

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Location

Exceptionally central next to Waverley Station and within walking distance of the Royal Mile and major sights. Most guests praised the convenience, though one found directions from the station unclear at night.

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Kaitlin

6 Jun 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

Lana

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Comfortable accommodation. Clean and close to major attractions and public transportation.

10

Lisa

26 Oct 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

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Elias

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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katy

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great!! My only issue was the location. I know it was really close to the Train station and was easy once I knew where it was but I was told it was directly opposite and it wasnt!! I spent about 10 mins looking for it in the dark and was getting really worked up :( I had to ask for directions and only then found it was a minute down the road. Why wouldnt I be told this when asking?? Being told its directly opposite when you have to walk down the hill slightly when coming out the station is quite misleading for people like me who have no idea where it is!!

10

Suna

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, cheap and centrally located.

10

Nihat

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brilliant hostel with great location!

8

Abhijeet

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

6

Tianna

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic hostel in good location.

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Dining

Breakfast is offered via the bar/restaurant across the street; it is mainly continental and generally seen as good value. One review noted it is not a hot breakfast.

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Tanya

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beware that there’s no kitchen but there’s a microwave. The chilling room for travelers is often crowded and small so if that not your thing, I don’t recommend. However, everything else was great.

10

Lisa

26 Oct 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

Daniel

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

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

10

John

17 Oct 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

Tanveer

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We got a small cozy room with en-suite bathroom. It was neat. The hotel is mainly a hostel with a very few rooms with en-suite . But given the high cost of hotel rooms in Edinburgh in August , the price of this room was good . Can’t complain . Breakfast is provided by a restaurant opposite to the hotel .

8

Amy

8 Jun 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

17 Jun 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

23 Nov 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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1 $44	2 $45	3 $45	4 $45	5 $45	6 $102	7 $222
8 $34	9 $35	10 $34	11 $35	12 $40	13 $94	14 $173
15 $38	16 $35	17 $35	18 $35	19 $35	20 $88	21 $349
22 $35	23 $35	24 $35	25 $35	26 $34	27 $95	28 $124
29 $37	30 $35

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8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Twin Room with Bathroom

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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

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