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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile vs St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile and St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original in Edinburgh: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Edinburgh — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile (71.83/100) and St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original (72.68/100) are separated by just 0.85 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile | St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 86.70 | 82.50 |
| Value | 65.30 | 95.72 |
| Location | 90.98 | 91.85 |
| Comfort | 64.20 | 15.00 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 71.83 | 72.68 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Reputation by 4.2 points — slightly ahead.
Value: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original takes Value by 30.42 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Dead heat on Location — less than a point apart.
Comfort: ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile takes Comfort by 49.2 points — clearly ahead.
Services: St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
EUR 196
Standard Room with 2 Single Beds
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
EUR 22
Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks)
Facilities
Both hotels
Free Wifi
Only ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile
Facilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
24-hour front deskCCTV in common areasKey card accessSmoke alarmsSmoke-free propertyWalking toursWine/Champagne