St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original
7.6
Very Good(1310 reviews)
9-13 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
+44 131 226 1446
Hotel Description
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh Original, located at 9-13 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom, is a vibrant hostel nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's lively city center. The hostel's prime location places it just a short 3-minute walk from the iconic Edinburgh Waverley railway station and an 8-minute walk from the historic Edinburgh Castle. The surrounding area is teeming with culture and energy, from the buzzing Royal Mile to the lively pubs and eclectic shops that line the street. As one of the city's most popular areas, guests are within easy reach of top attractions like the Scottish Parliament and Arthur's Seat, making this hostel an ideal base for both tourists and backpackers alike. The design of the hostel is warm and welcoming, providing a relaxed atmosphere where visitors can enjoy both social interactions and personal space. With comfortable and bright rooms, it offers an authentic Edinburgh experience with the convenience of modern amenities. The rooms range from dormitories to private rooms, with the latter offering more exclusive accommodations for those seeking a little more privacy. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building, allowing them to stay connected with ease. The rooms are equipped with lockers (padlocks required) and complimentary linens, ensuring guests' belongings are safe and comfortable. Female-only dorms come with added benefits, such as complimentary towels for an extra touch of convenience. While some rooms and dorms feature private bathrooms, others share facilities with fellow travelers. To make the experience even more enjoyable, St Christopher's Inn provides a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, ensuring guests start their day off right. For those interested in exploring the city, the hostel also organizes free walking tours, giving guests a chance to immerse themselves in the local culture. The on-site bar and restaurant serve as a social hub, offering a great place to relax and enjoy drinks after a day of sightseeing. Additional amenities include coin-operated lockers and a smoke-free environment, contributing to a clean and comfortable stay. Whether you're traveling alone or with friends, St Christopher's Inn offers everything you need to make your Edinburgh adventure memorable. With easy access to transportation options and a central location near the city's best landmarks, it's the perfect place to explore the rich culture and history of Scotland's capital.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Featured in Best Party Hostels in Edinburgh (2022 Updated)
2. Walking distance to The Edinburgh Dungeon and the Edinburgh Waverley railway station
3. 5 min walk to nearest train station
4. Guests mentioned microwaves 17 times
5. Guests mentioned bars 76 times
6. Free walking tours available to guests
7. Complimentary continental breakfast served daily
8. On-site bar and restaurant for socializing
9. Smoke-free property ensuring clean environment
10. No pets allowed for a peaceful stay
10 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Edinburgh Castle
10 min
National Museum of Scotland9 min
Royal Mile4 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse15 min
Arthur's Seat12 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 10 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 29 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
$39
$41
$42
$42
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Location
9-13 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 29 min
Transit: 32 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 24 min
Transit: 1 hr 25 min
Transit:
Haymarket
Taxi: 14 min
Walking: 29 min
Edinburgh Waverley
Walking: 5 min
St Andrew Square
Walking: 8 min
Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PP)
Walking: 6 min
Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PN)
Walking: 6 min
Nearby locations
10
Exceptional Location
Edinburgh Old Town
Lively area with Edinburgh Castle & Scottish Parliament, plus pubs & shops along the Royal Mile.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Services
Front desk
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
6.6
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Kul RN
5/5
St Christopher's Edinburgh Original is an outstanding choice for anyone visiting Edinburgh, offering a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and great value. Located right next to most of the city's major attractions, this hostel is the ideal base for exploring everything Edinburgh has to offer.The staff at St Christopher's are truly exceptional friendly, helpful, and always ready to ensure you have a fantastic stay. The rooms are cozy, with clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers that make you feel right at home. Each room is equipped with lockers, so you can securely store your belongings, but be sure to bring your own lock. Additionally, the hostel provides small lockers for storing your luggage while you explore the city, which is incredibly convenient. You have to rent the bigger lockersOne of the best aspects of staying here is the range of events they host, making it easy to meet other travelers and have a great time. Plus, if you book directly through their website, you'll not only save money but also receive a free welcome drink—a nice touch that enhances the experience.All of this comes at a very reasonable price, making St Christopher's Edinburgh Original an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers. The location is unbeatable, with everything you want to see just a short walk away. Whether you're in Edinburgh for sightseeing, nightlife, or just to soak in the city's vibrant culture, St Christopher's Edinburgh Original puts you right in the heart of it all. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and affordable stay in Edinburgh!
DB
Darius B
5/5
This has been the first Hostel I have stayed at and Ive already been back! Its fantastic! The rooms are clean, atmosphere is great and its so close to the station. Rūta on the front desk was really friendly and made me feel very welcome. I will definitely be back soon along with my friends. Would definitely recommend!
Jess Morris
4/5
The location of the hostel is great! About 30 seconds from the train station, 5 minutes to an m&s food hall, and 2 minutes from the royal mile. Each bed had its own light power socket, and curtains. The staff was super lovely and helpful! I had multiple bookings so was checking in and out, and Louise at the front desk was so sweet and made it super easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Mikkel Storch
1/5
Bad experience from start to finish doing our 4 night stay.The dorm smelled of a combination of sewage and a guys football locker room. They said they would do deep cleaning of the room, but smell never went away.The manager blamed us for the smell, even tho one of the receptionist agreed it was bad upon our arrival. We needed to have all the windows open 24/7 just to be able to be in the room.If you are above 185cm tall, you won’t fit on the stone madrases in the bunker beds.Service was rude and not helpful what so ever.Only thing good about this place is the location.Never ever coming again.
James Watson
3/5
The location is awesome. But the beds are clapped out. They sink into the middle and become around 10mm thick. And the rooms are poorly ventilated. Which is very noticeable when 80year old Irish guys reveal their outrageously smelly feet. The kitchen was a bit dingy and the chill out room wasn't very inviting. Most people hung out down stairs near reception.We did enjoy the discounts at Belushi's. We went to go to the cafe adjoining the hostel but we found the painted up goth chick quite rude. Hostel staff were lovely though.Not the worst hostel we have stayed at, but I wouldn't recommend this one as your first option.
Chloe Wilson
2/5
Sigh. This just super wasn’t for me. This was my first hostel experience and I was a bit shocked when we saw the rooms. Maybe that’s a reflection more on me than this hostel, but if you’re someone who doesn’t usually do hostels like I am, just splurge for the hotel.My friend and I got 2 beds in a 6-bed female only dorm. The other people in the room were perfectly friendly and it felt very safe. The room was so small though and we had 2 beds in a 3-tier bunk bed. I was honestly expecting 3 sets of 2 bunks, so we were taken aback by the 3 tiered bunks.The beds were not comfortable, and I guess that could be somewhat expected for a hostel. The usb outlet on my bunk also didn’t really work so I wasn’t able to charge my stuff.The bathroom in the room was fine. The shower had good pressure and it was warm, so not too many complaints there.We checked in kinda late so we initially used the shared floor bathroom to not disturb the other people in the room and I was horrified. It smelled so bad and looked haunted. I didn’t care after that and always used the room bathroom.They are also giving RyanAir energy in that they charge for everything. You gotta pay for towels and lockers, which is like ugh but tracks. I was most surprised I had to pay 2 pounds to get another key card though. My friend and I would be splitting up and so both needed our own access card, and they said it’s usually “1 card per booking.”Unimpressed and I personally won’t be booking a hostel experience again unless I’m desperate, but it did the trick for the short time we stayed.
Oscar Alexander
1/5
Stayed here for one night, and the problems started immediately. To begin with, someone else was in my bed when I arrived. When I brought this to the attention of the reception staff, they didn’t seem to care and didn’t even offer an apology.The rooms were incredibly loud, and there was no privacy as my curtain only covered half of the bed, I noticed other beds had curtains that covered the entire length and height. The facilities were filthy, and to top it off, the lockers don’t come with locks—you have to pay extra for one. The beds were tiny, and there were no USB-C ports available.Overall, this hostel was a terrible experience, and I regret paying 40€ for one night. I will never stay here again.
Mahima Alam
3/5
Perfect location near the train station. We booked for 1 night. The room was good.More than 5 rooms and only 3 toilet cubicles. They should have at least separate female toilets or changing rooms with mirrors.
Room 3
Service 5
Location5
RICKI MAYA SOFER
5/5
I took the private room in the hostel. It was roomy and quiet & so perfectly located in Edinburgh. This hostel (unlike castle rock) lets you have visitors & have a place for you to fill up your water (so basic yet important) & very welcoming staff. It was a bit pricy but I love having a young vibe with activity nights and also have privacy 😀 totally recommend to stay there!
Ana Mafalda Tenazinha
4/5
A had a pleasant stay. A super shot-out to Elania and Violeta that made my day easier. If you’re planning to stay in the dorms assure you take a locker with you. A improvement needed: more hangers everywhere in the room and toilets and showers, they are never enough and it costs nothing (makes our life guests a lot easier!)
Room 4
Service 5
Location5