You arrive in one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities that is full of culture and known for its friendly locals. Here is what your first 24 hours could look like.
St Christopher’s Edinburgh – Old Town
Belushi’s Bar
Jakes Café/Bar
Free WiFi
Luggage Storage
24 Hour Reception
Privacy Curtains
Edinburgh-Old Town
Great location right next to the old town, plenty of free events held by the hostel each night and discounted drinks at the bar
Novice Traveller
Edinburgh-Old Town
I stayed here over the holidays and had a wonderful time. Ruta and Alan were very helpful with directing me to fun local locations and overall the staff was very kind.
Tristan Pfleger
Edinburgh-Old Town
The nicest relaxing professional staff rooms immaculate. Chill out 1st class coffee. Teas. Microwave. Belushi’s Bar great atmosphere.
Thom Walk
Edinburgh-Old Town
Fantastic place. Lovely staff. I’m an older person and stayed in female dorm. It was perfect and gave me confidence to stay in other hostels instead of overpriced hotels.
Anne Conway
Welcome
Your first 24 hours at Edinburgh – Old Town
Belushi’s Edinburgh
Everyone’s favourite bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town The bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town that students, locals and travellers all end up in.
Belushi’s Edinburgh sits in the Old Town and earns its place among the best bars in Edinburgh on its own terms. Live music, DJ nights, live sport on multiple screens, pub crawls, beer pong and free walking tours organised from the bar throughout the week. Edinburgh has one of the strongest drinking cultures in the UK and Belushi’s operates squarely within it a venue with enough going on that you could spend every evening of your stay here and not repeat a night.
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£3
Bottle of Corona
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2for1
House Spirits & Mixer
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25%
Off Food
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£3.80
Fosters/Aspall Pints
The rooms
Few hostels can claim a room quite like the Vault Room, a double en suite built inside a Victorian vault, with the original steel safe door still standing as a reminder of its past. Beyond that, every bunk has its own privacy curtain, female-only dorms are available for solo travellers, and the rest of Edinburgh’s Old Town is right outside the door.
Private Dorms
From £128 per night
Your group, your space. Private dorms give you exclusive use of the whole room, so you can share the trip with the people you actually came with. Every bunk has its own privacy curtain, beds come made and ready, and storage is taken care of throughout. En suite options are available in select rooms for added comfort.
Made beds
Privacy curtains
Free Wi-Fi
Storage lockers
Luggage storage
24 hour reception
Female-Only Dorm
From £18.90 per night
Solo travel is better with the right people around you. These female-only dorms are exclusively for female guests, with privacy curtains on every bunk, made beds, and secure storage so you can settle in and focus on the city from the moment you arrive.
Made beds
Privacy curtains
Free Wi-Fi
Storage lockers
Luggage storage
24 hour reception
Mixed Dorms
From £17.90 per night
Where the trip really starts. Mixed dorms in Edinburgh’s Old Town bring together travellers from every corner of the world, with privacy curtains on every bunk so you always have your own space to retreat to. Beds are made and ready, storage is sorted, and the castle is visible from the street outside.
Made beds
Privacy curtains
Free Wi-Fi
Storage lockers
Luggage storage
24 hour reception
Private Rooms
From £98 per night
A private room in Edinburgh’s Old Town means a comfortable bed, your own en suite, and a base you can genuinely unwind in. The Vault Room takes things further, a double en suite set inside a Victorian-era vault with walls thick enough to guarantee a peaceful night, and the original steel safe door still stands as a reminder of its past.
Made beds
Towels included
En suite
Free Wi-Fi
Luggage storage
24 hour reception
Experiences
Free walking tours of Edinburgh, bar crawls through the Old Town, beer pong nights and live sport at Belushi’s. The easiest ways to break the ice with your dorm mates.
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thursday
Pizza Night
Free pizza, good company and no agenda. The easiest way to meet your fellow travellers.
Edinburgh
Free
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monday
Beer Pong
Teams, cups, ping pong balls. You know the rules. Come show everyone what you’re made of.
Edinburgh
Free
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tuesday
Games Night
No screens, no agenda. Just good games, good company and a drink or two to keep things interesting.
Edinburgh
Free
In the Area
Your questions
Travellers’ frequently asked questions.
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The hostel sits on Market Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town, less than two minutes on foot from Waverley station – the city’s main rail hub with direct connections from London, Glasgow, and major Scottish cities. Edinburgh Airport is around 30 minutes away by tram, with the tram stop at St Andrew Square a short walk from the hostel. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the majority of the Old Town’s key sights are within easy walking distance from the front door.
Both properties sit on Market Street, directly opposite each other, and share the same exceptional Old Town location. St Christopher’s Inn Edinburgh Original is the older of the two – the first St Christopher’s hostel in Scotland, and carries the charm and character of a building that has been welcoming travellers for decades. Edinburgh Old Town is the newer property, with more recently updated facilities and a fresher feel throughout. Both share access to Belushi’s bar and the same direct booking benefits. The right choice depends on whether you prefer character and history or a more contemporary finish – either way, the location is identical.
The hostel offers shared dorms, pod-style rooms with individual privacy curtains, female-only accommodation, and private rooms for those who want their own space. Group bookings are accommodated with support from the team. Book direct for the lowest available rate, a free welcome drink on arrival, free cancellation, and 25% off food and drink throughout your stay.
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving early or leaving later. There is no full guest kitchen, but a microwave, hot water, and vending machines are available on-site. Belushi’s bar serves food and drink throughout the day and evening and is the most practical on-site option for meals. A continental breakfast can be added to your booking at the time of reservation for £5 — the most straightforward and affordable way to start a day in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most walkable and solo-friendly cities. The Old Town is well-lit, busy, and safe at most hours — the hostel’s location on Market Street puts guests in the heart of it without being in the most chaotic tourist corridors. Female-only dorms are available for solo female travellers who want additional reassurance. Belushi’s bar and the hostel’s social spaces make meeting other travellers easy from the first evening, which is particularly useful for anyone arriving alone.
Belushi’s bar is on-site and runs events throughout the week – live music, pub quizzes, happy hours, and organised social nights. Edinburgh has one of the UK’s best pub cultures and the Old Town in particular rewards an evening spent moving between venues — Belushi’s is a natural starting point before heading out into the Grassmarket, the Cowgate, or the Royal Mile. During the Edinburgh Festival in August the city operates on an entirely different level — if you are visiting then, book as early as possible.
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