Castle Rock Hostel
Hostel in Edinburgh
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
About this hostel
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Edinburgh Castle
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hostel has tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Castle Rock Hostel offers 43 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hostel has tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Castle Rock Hostel offers 43 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
Map of Edinburgh
Available Rooms
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
2.5
Best hostel in Edinburgh. It’s clean, silent after 10:30pm. No better location can then this one. As it’s a hostel, bathrooms and restrooms are shared, but super clean.
2.5
Best hostel in Edinburgh. It’s clean, silent after 10:30pm. No better location can then this one. As it’s a hostel, bathrooms and restrooms are shared, but super clean.
2.5
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!
2.5
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!
2.5
I loved the experience of the hostel, the decoration is medieval as I like, the Edinburgh’s castle is in front of the hostel so the view is extraordinary!! The team is lovely, the activities were so cool, we went to a bar and danced the ceilidh. I recommend this hostel so far! Thanks for the experience.
2.5
I loved the experience of the hostel, the decoration is medieval as I like, the Edinburgh’s castle is in front of the hostel so the view is extraordinary!! The team is lovely, the activities were so cool, we went to a bar and danced the ceilidh. I recommend this hostel so far! Thanks for the experience.
2.5
Really nice hostle for people on a budget. The hostel is also very central so its perfect. The staff were super nice and helpful. Id recommend!
2.5
Really nice hostle for people on a budget. The hostel is also very central so its perfect. The staff were super nice and helpful. Id recommend!
4.0
Reasonable place at the heart of the city centre.
5.0
Super friendly, 👌
Clean. All good 👍
Will come back.
5.0
Super friendly, 👌
Clean. All good 👍
Will come back.
5.0
Amazing location, amazing staff, super affordable.
5.0
Amazing location, amazing staff, super affordable.
5.0
Very cool aesthetic, friendly staff and great location
5.0
Very cool aesthetic, friendly staff and great location
4.0
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
4.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
Decor very 'quirky'
4.0
Decor very 'quirky'
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
2.0
Location is great, service very good. Squeking fire door added with zero noise isolation was little annoing. Overall good value of money 😋
2.0
Location is great, service very good. Squeking fire door added with zero noise isolation was little annoing. Overall good value of money 😋
2.5
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!
2.5
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.
2.5
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.
0.5
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!
0.5
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!
2.0
Very good location 👍
2.0
Very good location 👍
2.5
The hostel is pretty comfortable , clean and well-located. A great option to choose
2.5
The hostel is pretty comfortable , clean and well-located. A great option to choose
2.5
An amazing place with amazing view, and an amazing staff who were so very friendly and accomodating.
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
Good place, nice staff, and safe.
5.0
Good place, nice staff, and safe.
5.0
I loved the location, the staff, the female dormitories and everything in general.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $174 per night. This rental is $43 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Castle Rock Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Castle Rock Hostel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Castle Rock Hostel?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and balcony or patio.
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