Castle Rock Hostel

Basic Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

9.0

Excellent(339 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.2 mi

Stirling Castle

31.3 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.4 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

5 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

6 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

6 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

7 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

8 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Castle Rock Hostel

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9.0

Excellent(339 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.2 mi

Stirling Castle

31.3 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.4 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

5 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

6 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

6 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

7 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

8 Bunk

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Excellent(339 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2024

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.

5.0

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!

5.0

Sep 2024

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.

5.0

Sep 2024

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!

8.0

Sep 2024

Reasonable place at the heart of the city centre.

10.0

Jun 2024

Super friendly, 👌 Clean. All good 👍 Will come back.

10.0

Jun 2024

Amazing location, amazing staff, super affordable.

10.0

May 2024

Very cool aesthetic, friendly staff and great location

8.0

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

10.0

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.

8.0

Nov 2023

Decor very 'quirky'

5.0

Sep 2023

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.

4.0

Apr 2023

Location is great, service very good. Squeking fire door added with zero noise isolation was little annoing. Overall good value of money 😋

5.0

Mar 2023

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!

5.0

Mar 2023

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.

1.0

Mar 2023

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!

4.0

Dec 2022

Very good location 👍

5.0

Dec 2022

The hostel is pretty comfortable , clean and well-located. A great option to choose

5.0

Aug 2022

An amazing place with amazing view, and an amazing staff who were so very friendly and accomodating.

8.0

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.

10.0

Jun 2022

Good place, nice staff, and safe.

10.0

Jun 2022

I loved the location, the staff, the female dormitories and everything in general.

2.0

Jun 2022

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.

10.0

May 2022

Perfect

8.0

May 2022

Good location . Could use new mattresses .

4.0

Feb 2022

The hostel is locate in a very good location,very friendly staff and very clean. Inside have very nice lounges,and well equipped kitchen,also there is free coffee,tea or chocolate,there is very cosy and always warm, Nice if you are walking all over the city and the weather is cold and raining,you can go there for a hot drink and warm you up as the hostel is too close to Royal Mile

3.0

Nov 2021

Amazing resource, and apt for one of the world's best cities! Literally just below the castle, and a castle itself, in the best part of the Royal Mile, is this treasure. Inside, it is inclusive, well organized, and clean, though naturally a bit drafty and shab sheik, as that mkes it all the better! Thanks, and see you soon!

3.0

Oct 2021

I've stayed here multiple times. Of all the hostels I've stayed at, this is my favorite by far. It's more than your average hostel--it has a community feel about it that is welcoming to every visitor, no matter the age or interest. The staff is BEYOND friendly and accommodating, even when meeting challenges that they may not be able to answer.

2.0

Aug 2021

Very nice location, close to Edinburgh Castle.

2.5

Feb 2020

This hostel was great all around!

10.0

Dec 2019

I standing in very good acomodation, cèntric place and impressionant ambient

2.5

Nov 2019

Spacious place for hostel, very clean, friendly staffs, close to tourist attraction, the staffs very helpful! I had so much fun to stay there! Definitely will come back

8.0

Oct 2019

Excellent location,just go upstair from the road and you are by the castle and the royal mile. It is not a new facility but it is well kept. There are plenty of showers and toilets , at least on the floor I was. I didn't really use any common rooms besides the kitchen because I was out all day Overall nice inexpensive place to stay when you visit the town.

10.0

Oct 2019

Excellent location, staff, cleanliness, rooms and price.

4.0

Oct 2019

Excellent location,just go upstair from the road and you are by the castle and the royal mile. It is not a new facility but it is well kept. There are plenty of showers and toilets , at least on the floor I was. I didnt really use any common rooms besides the kitchen because I was out all day Overall nice inexpensive place to stay when you visit the town.

2.5

Sep 2019

Huge hostel right next to Edinburgh Castle. Being staffed by people who are staying there, so they have interest in keeping it clean and operating well. Very flexible with requests. Other guests are friendly, and there are multiple lounges if you want quiet time or to be social. Nightly events are fun. Kitchen is large and has most of what you need. Only two minor issues is that during peak times, refrigerator and bathroom space can get a bit crowded. If I were to visit Edinburgh again, I would definitely stay here; highly recommend.

4.0

Aug 2019

A bed & beddings, lounge rooms, service.. everything was very convenient and cozy to take a rest.

4.0

May 2019

Location...Location..Location!!! Funky Hostel. Suited for young adults mainly.

4.0

May 2019

Location...Location..Location!!!Funky Hostel. Suited for young adults mainly.

5.0

May 2019

I like everything, perfect location, plenty of activities to do will definitely comeback

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $121 per night. This rental is $30 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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Castle Rock Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

Castle Rock Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Castle Rock Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Castle Rock Hostel?

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