Hostel Castle Rock Hostel
15 Johnston Terrace, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH12PW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 862 reviews)
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Very friendly staff , great location right under Edinburgh castle ,clean rooms shower toilet etc ,very funny doorbell
United KingdomThe staff, the clean environment. The free pool table, cooking facilities. And for sure the fantastic location and city views.
United KingdomLocation is great, the set up with the current covid situation is spot on. I was in an 8 bed dorm on my own, each room has own shower and toilet allocated.
United KingdomStaff is friendly, excellent location, good atmosphere. Due to the pandemic, they cancelled breakfast minimize the risks and staff was disinfecting common areas quite often. I recommend this place.
MaltaThe bed frame is very firm, and the bed is very comfortable, compared to other hostels I stayed with before.
CanadaVeryy lovely hostel. I felt like my house. If i were live in Edinburg absolutely i can live there 😊😊
IrelandOur room (10-person mixed) was huge. Plenty of space to spare. Fun how the rooms are themed (ours was Scottish Castles) and your bed is an example of that theme (mine was "Stalker") hehe. Very cheap breakfast was fine. At night, lots of activities going on. Also, the hostel is a pick-up point for an excellent free walking tour (in reality, it's more of a "pay what you want through tips" tour).
United States of AmericaThe Hostel activities (pub crawl, Christmas tree decoration, etc) was very engaging. The breakfast and lounge area was perfect for hangout and meet new people. Staff was very friendly, room and bathroom were always clean.
United States of AmericaI only stopped for a night, but it seemed like a fun hostel with a friendly and relaxed vibe and a good activity programme. A decent breakfast, clean and spacious rooms, and they kindly let me leave my bag in storage after checkout time. Amazing location.
United KingdomThe staff that assist you in doing what all in Edinburgh. Their amazing lobby which ensures people connect with each other. The infrastructure and rooms which justifies your stay in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!!!!
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel is conveniently located 11 minutes’ walk from Waverley Train Station, and 3 minutes from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. In a 19th-century building decorated with art, this adult-only property has colorful dormitories and free WiFi access.
The hostel offers accommodations exclusively for guests aged 18 years and older. Dormitories feature bunk beds with bedside lockers and have use of shared bathroom facilities with showers. There is a cozy lounge with a piano and large sofas by the fireplace, a movie room with big screen and an internet lounge with WiFi.
Breakfast is available at Castle Rock Hostel for a small charge, and there is a kitchen for self-catering and a large patio. Laundry and luggage storage services are also offered.
This hostel is around 5 minutes’ walk from Princes Street Gardens, The Scottish National Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland. It is also a pick-up point for free walking tours around the city.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!
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See what guests loved the most:
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Maria
United Kingdom“Very friendly staff , great location right under Edinburgh castle ,clean rooms shower toilet etc ,very funny doorbell ”
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Richard
United Kingdom
“The staff, the clean environment. The free pool table, cooking facilities. And for sure the fantastic location and city views. ”
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Daniel
United Kingdom
“Location is great, the set up with the current covid situation is spot on. I was in an 8 bed dorm on my own, each room has own shower and toilet allocated.”
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Nora
Malta“Staff is friendly, excellent location, good atmosphere. Due to the pandemic, they cancelled breakfast minimize the risks and staff was disinfecting common areas quite often. I recommend this place.”
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Joey
Canada“The bed frame is very firm, and the bed is very comfortable, compared to other hostels I stayed with before.”
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Fatih
Ireland“Veryy lovely hostel. I felt like my house. If i were live in Edinburg absolutely i can live there 😊😊”
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Abigail
United States of America“Our room (10-person mixed) was huge. Plenty of space to spare. Fun how the rooms are themed (ours was Scottish Castles) and your bed is an example of that theme (mine was "Stalker") hehe. Very cheap breakfast was fine. At night, lots of activities going on. Also, the hostel is a pick-up point for an excellent free walking tour (in reality, it's more of a "pay what you want through tips" tour).” Read more
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Chaitanya13
United States of America
“The Hostel activities (pub crawl, Christmas tree decoration, etc) was very engaging. The breakfast and lounge area was perfect for hangout and meet new people. Staff was very friendly, room and bathroom were always clean.”
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Sophie
United Kingdom
“I only stopped for a night, but it seemed like a fun hostel with a friendly and relaxed vibe and a good activity programme. A decent breakfast, clean and spacious rooms, and they kindly let me leave my bag in storage after checkout time. Amazing location.” Read more
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Prathmesh
India“The staff that assist you in doing what all in Edinburgh. Their amazing lobby which ensures people connect with each other. The infrastructure and rooms which justifies your stay in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!!!! ”
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About Castle Rock Hostel
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The Scotch Whisky Experience0 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0 miles
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Grassmarket0.1 miles
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Armstrong's Vintage0.1 miles
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Royal Mile0.1 miles
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Gladstones Land0.1 miles
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Princes Street Gardens0.1 miles
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Central Library0.1 miles
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National Library of Scotland0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.3 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.7 miles
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Arthur's Seat1.3 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.7 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.4 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.9 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.5 miles
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Forth Bridge8.8 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.5 miles
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Dundee Airport35.5 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.2 miles
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Amenities of Castle Rock Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Pool table
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hungarian
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Castle Rock Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
All bookings will have exclusive occupancy of the room due to COVID-19. Please book the correct amount of beds for people in your group.
When booking for 5 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. A collection of individual bookings of friends/family is still classed as a group. Please contact the property directly for full terms.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Castle Rock Hostel
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Check-in at Castle Rock Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Castle Rock Hostel (subject to availability):
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The prices at Castle Rock Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Castle Rock Hostel by:
- Tram 40min
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Castle Rock Hostel is 650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Castle Rock Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Pool table
