Castle Rock Hostel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

Free WiFi

Explore the area

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2PW

Princes Street Gardens
2 min walk
Scotch Whisky Experience
2 min walk
Grassmarket
2 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
25 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)

Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)

Sleeps 1
8 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 bed )

Sleeps 1
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)

Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)

Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)

Sleeps 1
7 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)

Sleeps 1
6 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Bar

Laundry

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

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

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hostel has tour/ticket assistance and a lobby fireplace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.

Castle Rock Hostel offers 43 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Castle Rock Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Castle. Free WiFi in public areas is available.

Free WiFi
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
Steps from Grassmarket and 3 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle

Castle Rock Hostel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Things to do

Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Shower
Towels

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets 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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at Castle Rock Hostel.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Castle Rock Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Nimisha

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luna

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super friendly, 👌 Clean. All good 👍 Will come back.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing location, amazing staff, super affordable.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cool aesthetic, friendly staff and great location

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Noemi

Travelled with group

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

I loved the ambiance of this place. It was in a convenient spot as it was only 5 min walk from many of our tour meeting spots and sights we wanted to see. Check-in was a breeze, staff was friendly and let us store our luggage. Only negative was the size of our private 4 bed room. It was the smallest hostel room I had ever stayed in. Very little space to open our suitcases

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne, Nr Morpeth

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was delighted to find a cheap bed for the night in an excellent location and a well organised set up. At 63 I was afraid I might be a bit old for a dormitory bed in a hostel but there was a good cross section of people and everyone I met was friendly and considerate. I’d definitely recommend and would return in the future.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

12 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Decor very 'quirky'

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

The location was perfect! Will admit that the walk up the hill was difficult for my older relatives. We were on the top floor too so that was a bit rough. Would encourage to get a cab if you're older and not used to walking up hill.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller

24 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second but not last stay!

My second stay here - first was just travelling but this time I stayed for an event. I would recommend the rooms with less people because the bigger ones I found not as comfortable but they’re not bad! Free tea/coffee/hot chocolate was lovely as always, oat milk seemed to be frozen though 😅 all of the team are friendly and helpful! Because no mirror in the room it was a bit harder to get ready for me on this stay but not the worst, extra space in the bathrooms for sorting yourself out. Usual hostel standard and you can do laundry for a charge too if you need to! Events they do nightly are fun and good to socialise!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

17 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great wee Hostel near the Castle!

Super friendly staff, big common room if you’re more social but little ones if you want peace too! Free tea/coffee/hot choc - though milk did seem to be lacking especially if you don’t drink cow milk. No lifts etc so poss a struggle for some - not an issue for me but worth noting I thought. They have activities and a cheap breakfast, it’s limited but what do you expect for £2.50. Location is good for old town, easy to walk round the city and beds were comfy enough! I will definitely stay here again when I’m visiting Edinburgh.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay Away - Stinks!

Awful. Sheets were itchy, urine smell throughout, no way to plug up hairdryer in bathroom, people were rude and I did not appreciate the smugness of the attendant at check out. Low water pressure, place was freezing, hardly any heat in the rooms and washrooms. They left the windows open to mask the urine smell!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

2 Feb 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tsui Hung

30 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good location 👍

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

NATALY

Travelled with group

15 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hostel is pretty comfortable , clean and well-located. A great option to choose

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Julie

22 Aug 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori Kathleen

Travelled with group

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Must Stay

An amazing place with amazing view, and an amazing staff who were so very friendly and accomodating.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rosa María Vargas

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I noticed the staff was awesome but also they look a bit tired. They have large work journeys doing all kinds of work (cleaning, check-in, etc.). Toilets and showers need deep cleaning. The smell in dorts is not nice, maybe changing the carpet is strongly necessary.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Dana

18 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Review

Positives: One min walk from the castle, clean room. Negatives: No toiletries, £2 charge for a towel, expensive on street parking, tiny room, dated furnishings, tacky decorating.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022