Located opposite Waverley railway station, St Christopher's offers budget accommodations in central Edinburgh with free Wi-Fi, electronic card entry system, lockers, and insured luggage storage. Princes Street is a 5-minute walk from the property and the University of Edinburgh is half a mile away. Each room at St Christopher's Edinburgh includes bed linen and they are serviced daily. An private bathroom is featured in some room types. Shared bathroom facilities, with free use of hot showers, are also available. Towels are available at a surcharge and padlocks, international plug adapters, hairdryers, and ironing facilities are also available upon request. A continental breakfast is available everyday. There is a 24-hour Reception and Belushi's bar is open from 12 noon until midnight'. All guests benefit from a 25% discount on food. A fully refurbished bar, a separate entertainment venue, live sport coverage and live music can be enjoyed in this hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet


Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Johnmoyon
Ecuador Ecuador
Lo que más ame gusto fue la cercanía a la estación de tren!
Sara
Italy Italy
I liked the location, the comfiness of the bed and the overall vibe. They have deals with the pub next door and the one across the road, which is an awesome sports bar.
Jessica
United States United States
This St Christopher Inn is way better than the St Christopher Inn in Paris (canal). It was peaceful, quiet, clean, they offered free shampoo and wash. Their lobby had a free bottle refill. Its very well located! Everything is 15 mins walking...
Nathan
United States United States
So close to all the points of interest in Edinburgh
Deborah
New Zealand New Zealand
Friendly staff, perfect location, clean accommodation.
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I absolutely love this hostel it's one of the best I've had the blessing to stay in the area is brilliant right next to the train station and near the center the staff are amazing in all areas !
Romelia
United States United States
Location. Super convenient! A walking distance to everything. Also, staff was helpful and friendly.
Lucas
United States United States
Basically everything, location was good and so were the facilities.
Dias
Portugal Portugal
The location is awesome, right next to Edinburgh Waverley train station. They offered paid luggage lockers before check-in to leave my bags while exploring the city. Everybody in the staff that I talked to was very friendly and useful. The bed is...
Siti
Malaysia Malaysia
The location is very convenient, especially if you’re travelling by train — it’s very close to the train station, which made getting around super easy. A lift is provided, so it’s very backpacker-friendly and convenient when carrying luggage. I...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Belushi's
  • Cuisine
    American • British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of St Christopher's Edinburgh - Original

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Heating

House rules

St Christopher's Edinburgh - Original takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests under 18 years old must stay in a private room with a parent or guardian over 18 and cannot be accommodated in a dormitory room with guests who are not part of their group or family.

Please note that guests under 18 years old are not admitted in the bar.

Guests are required to show a physical, valid passport or UK driver's license at check-in.

When booking for more than 9 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note, guests are required to pay a GBP 2 key deposit.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply."

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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