With a stay at St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Royal Mile and 5 minutes by foot from Princes Street. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
At St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Belushi's - This sports bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Belushi's
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original Hostel]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under age 18 must stay in a private room with their parents or guardians.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 5 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children younger than 18 years are not allowed in the bars and pubs.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Edinburgh
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 181 reviews
10 - Excellent
79
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 181 reviews
8 - Good
59
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 181 reviews
6 - Okay
31
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 181 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 181 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Behnaz
Feb 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean, the staff were kind and friendly, it was located in the city center, the bar was very cozy, and the breakfast was good. I would definitely stay here again.
Behnaz from Danmark☺️
great clean place. alot of facilities and very frendly staff. but the only issue was that they have two buildings. and i got room in the oposite of main building. which is great as well. just that kitchen service was only available in the main building. so thats a bit downside but still loved the service.
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!
Really great spot for a quick trip. Affordable and clean :)
Samantha
Verified
8/10 Good
Jonathon
Jan 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is as good as it gets, and the price was fair. The bathrooms were new and cleaned though the hostel has two online listings since it is split into two unconnected buildings on either side of the road. The Belushi part of the hostel has 0 common spaces and the common spaces in the original building where the main reception area is located are tiny. There is no kitchen of course and breakfast isn't included. Laundry was £4 per wash and £4 per dryer which is fair, though there are only two machines for each, and each cycle is in excess of 1 hour. The staff were friendly and professional though I wouldn't return again since this is more of a commercial hostel and frankly the interior is very drab and clinical. reception area a
Jonathon
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Tanya
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.