Name: St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
Address: 32 Market St, Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, GB

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Alexis

Perfect for our one night stay as a group of 5 in a private room! Great location, clean, and relatively quiet!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Janet

The staff were very accommodating and made the overall experience pleasant. They were attentive, friendly, and always ready to help with any requests. However, one issue I noticed was that the toilets didn’t flush properly, which was a bit inconvenient.otherwise great service.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

MEHAK

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.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Jonathon

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

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Tanya

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Lisa

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Paige

I saw someone cleaning the toilets and showers every day which was nice to know was being done. Bottom bunk curtains only cover about half of the actual bunk, so they don't offer as much privacy as the middle and top bunks. Just something to be aware of. Bring your own lock for the lockers if you don't want to have to buy one from the front desk.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2025

Melodie Michelle

While excellent location and friendly staff, bathrooms were smelly, toilets often didn’t flesh, no garbages in them for women, no simple hook on the wall for belongings. No kitchen, only a mini fridge to accommodate the masses. The reception area was cute but that was about it. Expected a bit more for the price

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Colleen

The toilets barely worked. It’s a cheap option for a night or two but wouldn’t want to stay any longer. Just a place to rest your head at night, despite the bed being too hard for my taste. I spent most of my time sightseeing so I only needed the room late at night and early morning. Wish there was a better, private area to change

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Tianna

Basic hostel in good location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Bradley

Very friendly staff and clean facilities

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2025

Heydar

Nothing new, but I always check the bag and put on the lock while I go to the toilet, shower, or breakfast. Like I pick locks and unlock, repeat. However, the local travel is very good area for gardens, castles, shopping and museums.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2025

Danielle

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.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Hon Chu

Good transport.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Emma

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

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Breakfast not worth it

For a hostel St Christophers is decent in terms of beds and facilities. My stay was okay-ish but would have been good if the people from the breakfast kitchen were friendlier and caring or possess some kind of customer service. I wasnt expecting a spectacular 5 star hotel service but at least have the decency to treat customers right. I woke up late and went down at 930am for the breakfast which I had paid extra for. There was hardly any food left - just a couple of bread slices, ham and cheese. I think they had more had I come down earlier. They also ran out of orange juice on the juice bar and asked if I could have some - the young lady answered in a slightly rude way saying they were closing in half an hour and they are not putting out any more. Come on, you advertise that breakfast is from 7am-10am, then at least have the decency to offer breakfast and not left overs and at least give me a glass of orange juice. goodness, I paid for it and not asking you to give me breakfast at the kindness of your heart. It was humiliating. Because of that, I did not even bother to go the next day though had already paid for it. Management should look into this and train their staff for customer service skills.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2025

Vaibhav

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

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Melissa

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Naresh

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Muiz

Loved it

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2025

Francis

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)

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2025

Eva

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Johanna

It was good, the room was perfect and it was very convenient. I will recommend it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Nhung

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

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2025

William

It was ok to stay in

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

gross and loud

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2025

katy

Edinburgh stay

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!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Nihat

Great stay!

Brilliant hostel with great location!

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Rosemary

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2025

JEESEUNG

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Prince

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Érika

Great customer service 👍

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2024

John

Convenient

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2024

Cilene

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Kabilan

Good

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2024

Lana

Basic comfortable hostel

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Jonah

Clean rooms and tidy bathrooms. Very courteous reception

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

John

Super Duper Economical Hostel

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

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2024

Giovanna

Ok

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2024

Sandra

Todo muy bien, solo son pocos baños por área de dormitorios, o por lo menos donde estuve.

Excelente ubicación, muy rico el restaurante anexo y muy amable su personal

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2024

Sarah

Very nice

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Saurav

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

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Hostel experience

It was ok. I had (unknowingly) chosen a room of 12, and it turned out that each room was a three-bed bunk, with me being at the bottom bunk. It was horrible. I couldn’t even sit on my bed. In my opinion, any bunk more than 2 should be banned.

While not unique to here, I still find it baffling that hostels have dorm rooms and even bathrooms as mixed. So much awkward interactions with ladies which is quite weird and uncomfortable. Other than that, everything was ok.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Daniel

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

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2024

Joshua

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2024

Abhijeet

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

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2024

Jessica

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2024

Emitt

Wifi was unreliable but good location
Good staff and comfy beds

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Shreyas

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Amy

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.

Leisure Self