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St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original

📍 Old Town · 0.340 km from centre 7.50 2,442 reviews
24-hour front desk CCTV in common areas Free Wifi Key card access Smoke alarms
72.68
/ 100 Score
Top Pick
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Why travelers like St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original

Tucked in Old Town, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original has quietly become one of the more interesting hostel options in Edinburgh. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Edinburgh, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want.…

Central location that saves time and transport costs
Delivers more than you'd expect for what it costs
More amenities than many competing properties offer

Quick Decision — Score Breakdown

91.85
Location
15
Comfort
82.5
Reputation
50
Facilities
95.72
Value

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Top Value Pick

Tucked in Old Town, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original has quietly become one of the more interesting hostel options in Edinburgh. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Edinburgh, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are modest, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 2,400 reviews, scoring broadly positive on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €22 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. All told, St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original reads as one of those Edinburgh addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.

Overview

✓ Highlights
  • Central location that saves time and transport costs
  • Delivers more than you'd expect for what it costs
  • More amenities than many competing properties offer
! What to know
  • !Functional rather than refined — manage expectations on comfort
Facilities
24-hour front desk CCTV in common areas Free Wifi Key card access Smoke alarms Smoke-free property Walking tours Wine/Champagne

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Guest Reviews

7.50
2,442 reviews
Good
Booking.com guest ratings
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Abdul
Solo traveler
8/10
"oky"
+oky stay
Bed hight
May 2026 · Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks) · 1 night
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Yi
Solo traveler
8/10
"Perfect location, friendly staff."
+Location is perfectly situated in the centre, right opposite the train station. Luggage storage was very handy for us, they let us use the chill room before check-in and after che…
Jake's cafe dont open until 10am, so we didn't get to use our discount for food, but plenty of restaurants nearby. Not enough hooks to han…
May 2026 · Private 2 Bunk Room with Private Bathroom · 1 night
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Michael
Solo traveler
8/10
"Very Good"
+Quick check in, ready beds, ensuite shower, lift, very close to Waverley
Triple bunks are too close together vertically. It's difficult to get in & out of bed. Certainly can't sit up in bed. Breakfast coffee didn'…
May 2026 · Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom · 1 night
ie
Hygor
Family
9/10
"Simply incredible"
+Whenever I go to Edinburgh I stay at this hostel, and every time it's fantastic.
May 2026 · Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks) · 2 nights
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Brenda
Group of friends
8/10
"Was good. But I recommend stay in a room with less people for more comfort ."
+It’s well located.
In a room with 18 people the smell was not good, but we asked to change for another room and they organised this for us in a room with less …
May 2026 · Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks) · 3 nights
us
Vivian
Group of friends
8/10
"Very Good"
+Good location
Apr 2026 · Private 4-Bed Dormitory with Private Bathroom · 2 nights
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