Castle Rock Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Grassmarket

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Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, towels
Castle Rock Hostel, steps from Edinburgh Castle, offers WiFi in rooms and an outdoor terrace. Enjoy the billiards table after sightseeing. Practical luggage storage and tour assistance are available, with staff earning positive reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 bed )

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2PW

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

About this property

Castle Rock Hostel

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle
A short walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile, Castle Rock Hostel provides a terrace, a fireplace in reception and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Castle Rock Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is 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

Is Castle Rock Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Rock Hostel?

Castle Rock Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Castle Rock Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Castle Rock Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Castle Rock Hostel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from Castlehill and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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