Edinburgh - Castle Rock Hostel
About the place
Hostel
Castle Rock Hostel is in an ideal location just beside Edinburgh Castle, up the hill from Grassmarket. This carefully-decorated hostel has clean, spacious, themed rooms that our guests have described as 'lovely and warm', as well as a large kitchen and multiple lounges, so there's plenty of space to meet others or find a quiet corner. Travellers have said 'the staff are wonderful and great at giving advice about what to see and do (and not) in the city.
We are an 18+ hostel.
7 night max stay.
Social and fun
We have a vibrant atmosphere and a common area for everyone whether you want to meet fellow travelers or find some quiet time! We also have a large self-catering kitchen, an internet room and a cinema room with Scottish and mainstream movies! We also host nightly events so you'll never be left bored!
We host nightly events from Pub Crawls, to Scottish dancing, to our in house beer pong tournament!
Breakfast is on offer for only £1.50
Patio Area with BBQ
Info & Price
Surroundings
Enjoy being in Edinburgh's best location & being at the very heart of the city. We are a stroll from the bus, train and the airport bus and a 1 minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, 1 minute from the Royal Mile & 1 minute from the Grassmarket. We are in a relatively quiet street but the city's wonderful late night-life is also just around the corner - ideal!
Edinburgh Airport is 10.5 km away.
Supermarket,market, cafes, bars & restaurants all nearby.
The Scotch Whisky Experience around the corner.
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Good to know
Built in 1846 and turned into a backpackers hostel in 1997, we have packed this grand old building full of art, character and antiquity. Some people say it is more an art gallery or museum than a hostel. We think you will love it with our bright, sunny and spacious rooms and great facilities like FREE Wi-Fi, a movie room, a delightful patio and a fire place for those cold winter nights as well as plenty of room to kick back and relax or join in the fun with other travelers.
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In times of uncertainty and your peace of mind, we recommend you select a flexible rate with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can always cancel free of charge until the cancellation expires.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Latest reviews
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I spent a top week in the hostel which is friendly and very well placed. The lounges are pleasant, the bedrooms are very good and you can work there for the hostel 14 hours a week if you stay there for a minimum of one month. This allows you to pay for the nights each time. The hostel also organizes daily activities, parties, beer pong, pub crawl, cinema...
I stayed here for one night, it was perfect. The place is very pleasant, large kitchen, living rooms. The location is just perfect.
I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. The location is perfect, the staff is welcoming and attentive. The evenings offered allow you to meet travellers. The rooms are clean and spacious. Lockers allow you to store your belongings and the bedding is comfortable.
Great ! We had a lovely time ! Staff was caring and really nice.
Well-equipped hostel (sockets at each bed, lockers that can be locked, comfortable beds), well located (view of the castle), responsive staff, the common rooms are clean and well appointed. Breakfast is cheap (£2.50) and good. Could be improved with an addition of curtains at bed level for more private space and privacy. I highly recommend this hostel.