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St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

Welcome to St Christopher's Edinburgh Original, your charming 3-star sanctuary nestled just 0.3mi from the vibrant heart of Edinburgh! Located at 9-13 Market Street, you will find yourself surrounded by the captivating sights and sounds of Scotland's capital. With prices starting from just $130, you can claim your spot in this delightful haven without breaking the bank.

Experience the best of modern comfort with a host of fantastic amenities designed for adults-only living. Picture yourself enjoying a hearty breakfast to fuel your day of exploration and unwinding at the bar after roaming Edinburgh’s cobbled streets. With free Wi-Fi to keep you connected and non-smoking rooms ensuring a serene environment, St Christopher's makes for the perfect base for your urban adventure!

With over 2,500 glowing reviews, guests rave about their time here, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and unbeatable location. The 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist with anything you need, making sure you're well taken care of during your stay. Whether you are in town for a romantic getaway or just need a laid-back stopover, St Christopher's Edinburgh Original promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of this historic city!

At St Christopher's Edinburgh Original, dining becomes an experience at Belushi's, your go-to restaurant right onsite. This modern eatery serves up a delightful blend of American and British cuisines, perfect for savoring a fulfilling meal after a busy day of sightseeing. Whether you're munching on classic pub fare or indulging in hearty burgers, the vibrant atmosphere here makes every bite a treat. Don’t forget to pair your dish with one of their refreshing drinks; there’s nothing quite like a cold pint after an exciting day in the city!

Preparing for your adventures has never been easier! With the complimentary breakfast to kick-start your mornings, you can fuel up while planning your day's itinerary. Internet explorations are a breeze with speedy free Wi-Fi, so you can browse for the best local spots or share your Edinburgh escapades with friends back home. Need to ask about getting around town or find the coolest attractions? The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk are at your service 24/7, ensuring your stay is as smooth as can be.

Post-exploration, retreat to the laid-back ambiance of the cozy bar, where stories and laughter flow as freely as the drinks. With a range of options to choose from, it’s the perfect place to unwind, maybe meet fellow travelers, or indulge in some people-watching. Your Edinburgh adventure awaits, and at St Christopher's, you're not just booking a stay; you're embarking on a fun-filled journey filled with unforgettable memories in this beautiful city!

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.1mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35.2mi

Glasgow Airport

48.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room External Shared Bathroom in St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

City view

Shower

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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in a 4-bed mixed dormitory room with an external shared bathroom. Perfect for solo travelers looking for a budget-friendly and social accommodation option.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room External Shared Bathroom in St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

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Dormitory, 6 Twin, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

140 sqft

City view

Shower

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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in a dynamic 6-bed dorm room with an external shared bathroom. Enjoy a spacious 140 sqft of comfortable shared space for solo travelers.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - Shared Bathroom (Triple Bunks) in St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

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Dormitory, Triple, Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

City view

Shower

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Rest in a cozy bunk bed in our spacious 6-bed female dormitory room with a shared bathroom, perfect for solo travelers looking to mingle.

Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks) in St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

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Dormitory, Triple, Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

City view

Shower

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Sleep in a cozy bunk bed in our vibrant 18-bed mixed dormitory room with a shared external bathroom. Ideal for solo travelers looking for a budget-friendly and social accommodation experience.

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Room - 2 Twin, Bunk Bed, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

130 sqft

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The twin room features a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides heating and city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Dormitory, Triple, Bunk Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

110 sqft

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This room has triple bunk beds.

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Dormitory, Bunk Bed, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

175 sqft

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

130 sqft

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The dormitory room has a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The dormitory room features heating and city views. The unit has 6 beds.

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Private Bathroom

130 sqft

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The dormitory room has a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The dormitory room offers heating and city views. The unit has 4 beds.

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

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The triple room features heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The triple room has city views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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The single room features a tea and coffee maker, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room, Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

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2,521 reviews

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Leticia

8.2

September 2023

The breakfast is amazing with yogurt, fruit, cereal, and options to make your own sandwich. The location is great. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable.

The communal toilets were not very clean.

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Esther

9.1

March 2024

The location was perfect - near Waverley Station, 5min from the Airlink 100 and just round the corner from Cockburn Street. Breakfast was good. Different juices, coffee and tea. Also toast with butter and jam, chocolate spread and a sandwich maker and a toaster. Cereals were also there. And fresh fruit. Bonus tip: bring your own yogurt and pimp your breakfast, there is a great food hall in the basement of M&S opposite from Scott’s monument in Prince’s Street. The beds were good and I liked that curtains ensured privacy. We had a nice view to Scott’s monument.

The chill out room could have been a bit bigger and a proper kitchen would’ve been nice, but it’s alright.

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Stevekd

8.2

March 2024

I find St Christopher's anywhere are clean, comfortable and friendly staff.

I arrived on a late flight and specifically requested a bottom bunk. When I went up to my room, there was someone occupying my bed.. I proceeded back down to reception and told this to the girl working about this. Now, she was very nice, I really have no complaints about her. She did, however, tell me just to take any bed in the room. What should have happened is I should have been offered another room that had a bottom bunk available. There are reasons I needed a bottom bunk and why I always request. It is always comfortable and pleasant. But requests should be honored if agreed to.

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Dawuda

8.2

July 2023

Clean bathroom

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Harriet

8.2

September 2023

Location is excellent, pretty much straight opposite the Market St entrance to the station so very convenient for travel. Also very close to Prince's St and the Royal Mile for shops, restaurants etc. Bathroom and toilet in room were very clean, bed was comfy enough, bedding was clean, good storage cage under bed, two plug sockets per bed (very handy) and a good little shelf above your bed for smaller items (somewhere to put my earrings, headphones etc at the end of the day). Free earplugs too! Really good value for money.

Communal toilets on first floor weren't the cleanest but appreciate that people are constantly in and out of them. A little cramped between beds, but this can easily be worked around.

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Catherine

9.1

September 2023

This was my first experience of staying in a hostel and I definitely picked the right one. I was nervous as a more mature person but everything was up to a high standard. The staff, the facilities, the location and even the middle bunk bed, I stayed in a 6 person female dorm. I had an issue with the locker in the dorm and it was dealt with straight away with no fuss, I cannot remember the name of the staff member that helped me, sorry, but he was so helpfully in trying to resolve the problem.

The heat in the room, the window was left open the whole time I was there as the temperature outside was high.

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Rarrocks

8.2

December 2022

The location is perfect. We liked the double room with private bathroom. It was clean and the shower worked well. Beds were comfy and I was really surprised when I saw that we had two pillows each. That was a great surprise because usually you have to ask for another pillow if you like two. The weather was cold and it was nice that the place was kept warm. The staff were nice and helpful. I will definitely look into staying in another chain in a different city if there is a chain there.

The only thing we didn't like was that there was a lot of slamming doors in the hallway during the night.

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Maşuk

9.1

May 2023

i discovered chiling room on my last night , you can have free coffee/tea and with little kitchen. it’s next to train station and 500 meters from bus station, plus next to royal mile. has a bar and cafe . my room of 18 people had seperate showers/rest rooms. beds were best on my all UK travel. has elevator. staff were so nice.

room was little dirty, i cleaned it every morning, wonder that left broken half luggage still in room 25. left bottles, wapes, dust, books, tripods… i put them on garbage. they should let chiling room for use of ones who will do early check in

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Christiana

9.1

May 2023

Genuinely surprised by how nice the rooms were. Appreciated that each bathroom had their bathroom. The rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Also a really great location right near Edinburgh Palace

The washing machines has a card terminal for payment and malfunctioned with an error code. Further and despite having read the instructions, it charged my card several times without completing the card verification / booking confirmation on screen, which was frustrating. Fortunately staff were helpful in providing a solution however would recommend taking washing elsewhere otherwise it may cost more than your night’s stay. Make sure to take exact coins for the lockers as it old tech with no option to cancel.

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Claire

9.1

September 2023

Great location to explore central Edinburgh directly opposite Waverley train station just about. Breakfast offered at restaurant/bar over the road and discount on food and drinks also. Traveled solo for a gig and stayed in a mixed dorm bed. Bunks are a little snug but comfortable and clean. Take a padlock (or you can purchase at reception) for your locker ( you get a small sized one in the dorm).

Due to it being triple bunks you could end up quite high up. Not much head room once in your bunk.

Points of Interest Around St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

Attractions

Scottish National Gallery

0.2mi

The Canongate

0.3mi

Royal Scottish Academy

0.3mi

Royal Observatory

1.9mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2.2mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.7mi

Aberdour Castle

8.3mi

Forth Bridge

8.8mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

13.4mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

20.9mi

Falkland Palace and Garden

21mi

Melrose Abbey

30.5mi

Swilcan Bridge (Swilken Bridge)

30.9mi

St. Andrews Golf Course

31mi

St. Andrews Cathedral

31mi

Restaurants

Belushi's

Cuisines

  • American
  • British

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - St Christopher's Edinburgh Original

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property