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 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.7
Low score for Edinburgh
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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
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Mastercard Visa Cash St Christopher's Edinburgh Original accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Photo ID is required upon check-in, in the form of a valid passport or photographic driver's license.

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.

FAQs about St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

  • Check-in at St Christopher's Edinburgh Original is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at St Christopher's Edinburgh Original can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • The prices at St Christopher's Edinburgh Original may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Original has 1 restaurant:

    • Belushi's

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Original offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • St Christopher's Edinburgh Original is 1,150 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.