Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only | Hostel in Edinburgh

8.8 (2474 Reviews) |   33 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  16 Guests
Old Town Hostel | Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

33 Bedroom Hostel in Old Town, Edinburgh

In Edinburgh’s Old Town, Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only 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 unfortunately not available at the moment, but we have a large self catering kitchen for guest use. 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. Continental breakfast is available each morning from 7:30 until 10:30 for £4. At check in, we will require a refundable key deposit of either £10 cash or a form a government ID.

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is located in Edinburgh.

This 33 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, TV, and several others. This is a 2 star rated property and has over 2474 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Edinburgh and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 33 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Edinburgh. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only in Edinburgh is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Pool table
  • Stand-up comedy
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Adults only
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests must be over the age of 18 years. guests aged 17 or younger will not be granted entry to the property. children are not permitted, 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.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.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.07
Location:
9.76
Staff:
9.34
Facilities:
8.61
Comfort:
8.42
Cleanliness:
8.48
Kh Bayazid
Jun 11, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
Bangladesh
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 5 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 5 m2
2 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 39 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet

General

Heating, Reading light, Safe, Carpeted, Lockers, Trash cans

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Old Town hostel pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Old Town hostel?

Check-in time for Old Town hostel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Old Town hostel have a swimming pool?

No, this Old Town hostel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Old Town hostel?

Best-rates for the Old Town hostel starts from $27 per night with includes Laundry, Designated Smoking Area, TV, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, Sports/Activities, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Kitchen with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Old Town hostel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Old Town hostel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Old Town hostel has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Old Town hostel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Old Town hostel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Old Town hostel?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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