Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 18 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 20 min walk
Restaurants
Ensign Ewart - 2 min walk
The Scotch Whisky Experience - 2 min walk
Cold Town House - 3 min walk
The Black Bull - 3 min walk
Biddy Mulligans - 3 min walk
About this property
Castle Rock Hostel
Castle Rock Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Also, University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh
Castle Rock Hostel
Castle Rock Hotel Edinburgh
Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh
Castle Rock Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Castle Rock Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Castle Rock Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Castle Rock Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Castle Rock Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castle Rock Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Castle Rock Hostel like?
Castle Rock Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle.
Castle Rock Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
This place was absolutely amazing! I'm so impressed with the friendly, professional staff, the clean, quiet beds, and the central location. I will definitely be back! Thank you, Castle Rock Hostel!
Desiree
Desiree, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Sep 2024
Reasonable place at the heart of the city centre.
Chetan
Chetan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2024
Nimisha
Nimisha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Super friendly, 👌
Clean. All good 👍
Will come back.
Luna
Luna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Amazing location, amazing staff, super affordable.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Very cool aesthetic, friendly staff and great location
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 May 2024
I loved the ambiance of this place. It was in a convenient spot as it was only 5 min walk from many of our tour meeting spots and sights we wanted to see. Check-in was a breeze, staff was friendly and let us store our luggage. Only negative was the size of our private 4 bed room. It was the smallest hostel room I had ever stayed in. Very little space to open our suitcases
Noemi
Noemi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2024
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debra
debra, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2023
I was delighted to find a cheap bed for the night in an excellent location and a well organised set up. At 63 I was afraid I might be a bit old for a dormitory bed in a hostel but there was a good cross section of people and everyone I met was friendly and considerate. I’d definitely recommend and would return in the future.
Vivienne
Vivienne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2023
Decor very 'quirky'
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2023
Perfect Location
The location was perfect! Will admit that the walk up the hill was difficult for my older relatives. We were on the top floor too so that was a bit rough. Would encourage to get a cab if you're older and not used to walking up hill.
Kim
Kim, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
Kristina
Kristina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Apr 2023
Isabelle
Isabelle, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Second but not last stay!
My second stay here - first was just travelling but this time I stayed for an event. I would recommend the rooms with less people because the bigger ones I found not as comfortable but they’re not bad! Free tea/coffee/hot chocolate was lovely as always, oat milk seemed to be frozen though 😅 all of the team are friendly and helpful! Because no mirror in the room it was a bit harder to get ready for me on this stay but not the worst, extra space in the bathrooms for sorting yourself out. Usual hostel standard and you can do laundry for a charge too if you need to! Events they do nightly are fun and good to socialise!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2023
Great wee Hostel near the Castle!
Super friendly staff, big common room if you’re more social but little ones if you want peace too! Free tea/coffee/hot choc - though milk did seem to be lacking especially if you don’t drink cow milk. No lifts etc so poss a struggle for some - not an issue for me but worth noting I thought. They have activities and a cheap breakfast, it’s limited but what do you expect for £2.50. Location is good for old town, easy to walk round the city and beds were comfy enough! I will definitely stay here again when I’m visiting Edinburgh.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Mar 2023
Stay Away - Stinks!
Awful. Sheets were itchy, urine smell throughout, no way to plug up hairdryer in bathroom, people were rude and I did not appreciate the smugness of the attendant at check out. Low water pressure, place was freezing, hardly any heat in the rooms and washrooms. They left the windows open to mask the urine smell!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2023
Sophie
Sophie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2022
Very good location 👍
Tsui Hung
Tsui Hung, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2022
The hostel is pretty comfortable , clean and well-located. A great option to choose
NATALY
NATALY, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2022
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Aug 2022
A Must Stay
An amazing place with amazing view, and an amazing staff who were so very friendly and accomodating.
Cori Kathleen
Cori Kathleen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2022
I noticed the staff was awesome but also they look a bit tired. They have large work journeys doing all kinds of work (cleaning, check-in, etc.). Toilets and showers need deep cleaning. The smell in dorts is not nice, maybe changing the carpet is strongly necessary.
Rosa María Vargas
Rosa María Vargas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jun 2022
Review
Positives: One min walk from the castle, clean room.
Negatives: No toiletries, £2 charge for a towel, expensive on street parking, tiny room, dated furnishings, tacky decorating.