About Us
St Christopher's Edinburgh is the most conveniently located hostel in the city - we're just across the street from Waverley Train Station. Nominated as one of the most exclusive Europe's Famous Hostels, it has been providing a great place for travellers to explore Edinburgh from for years. All guests receive a 25% discount on food at the on-site restaurants, plus great discount deals on drinks!
Accommodation
Rooms include free hot showers and free linen. Towels are available to rent for £2 with a £8 deposit. Rooms are cleaned daily and we have a variety of rooms, from singles up to 18-bed twin bunk and triple bunk dormitories. Standard and ensuite rooms are available.
Facilities and Services
We've got free Wi-Fi for everyone, a 25% discount on food and drinks deals for residents. Phone cards, padlocks and snacks are available at reception; guests can also rent international plug adaptors, hair dryers and irons. There is an information point with tours and travel products; free historic walking tours leave from outside the hostel every day. Looking to party? St Christopher's has a fully refurbished Belushi's bar and a separate entertainment venue for your enjoyment.
Surroundings
This hostel is just a few minutes away from the airport shuttle drop-off point and the main bus station.
They are also near Princes Street, a modern day shopping hub which was built as part of the New Town in the latter half of the 18th century. In true Georgian style, towering over the modern shops is all 200 feet of the Sir Walter Scott Monument, circa 1846. Visitors looking for a tremendous view of the Edinburgh skyline are invited to tackle the 287 steps for the pleasure.
Check In
from 14:00 to 23:00
(We require an in date government approved - driver’s license, passport or national ID card at check-in.
This property accepts the following credit cards: VISA, VISA ELECTRON, MASTERCARD and DEBIT CARDS.)
Check Out
before 10:00
Curfew
No curfew
Room Lockout
No lockout
Reception
24/7
Important To Know
Wi-Fi access | YES |
Breakfast | 3.00 GBP (per guest, per night) |
Linen | YES |
Luggage storage | With extra cost |
Security boxes / Lockers (common areas) | With extra cost |
Security boxes / Lockers (dorms) | YES |
Towels (private rooms) | YES |
Towels (dorms) | 2.00 GBP (per guest) |
TV (common areas) | YES |
Cable/Satellite TV (common areas) | YES |
Hairdryer | YES |
Bar | YES |
Restaurant | YES |
Lift / elevator | YES |
Parking lot | NO |