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St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original vs Black Ivy
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Edinburgh matchup — St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original versus Black Ivy — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Edinburgh.
If you only remember one thing
A 1.81-point gap between St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original and Black Ivy. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Black Ivy
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original | Black Ivy |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 82.50 | 92.30 |
| Value | 95.72 | 51.87 |
| Location | 91.85 | 71.55 |
| Comfort | 15.00 | 81.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 55.00 |
| Overall | 72.68 | 70.87 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Black Ivy, noticeably (9.8 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original, clearly (43.85 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original, clearly (20.3 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Black Ivy, clearly (66.8 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Black Ivy, slightly (5 pts gap).
Price
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
EUR 22
Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks)
Black Ivy
EUR 235
Small Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free Wifi
Only St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
24-hour front deskCCTV in common areasKey card accessSmoke alarmsSmoke-free propertyWalking toursWine/Champagne
Only Black Ivy
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsParkingPet friendlyRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas