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Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Everything was perfect but the girl at reception wasn't very friendly at all.

Overall
4
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
3
Service
3

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About Castle Rock Hostel

Internet Access 24 hour reception

**If you are booking for more then 6 people you need to contact us directly before making the booking.**

A big thank you to our guests for recognising us as the number 1 Hostel in Scotland 2008.

Step outside our front door and the world famous EDINBURGH CASTLE looms above!!! - stay with us in our palatial hostel for a true Edinburgh experience. Inside, our hostel offers tremendous views over the city from our bright, sunny, rooms. We also offer the best facilities, everything from WI-FI internet to a movie room! A delightful garden-patio to a traditional coal fire for those winter nights! And plenty plenty more. …. being at the very heart of the city we are just a stroll from the bus, train and airport bus and though we are in a relatively quiet street (so you can get a good night's sleep), the city's wonderful late late night-life is just around the corner –ideal!

Built in 1846 and turned into a backpackers in 1997, rather than going the way of some of being a modern sterile hostile, we have packed this grand old edifice full of art, character and antiquity. We think you will love it. Some people say it is more an art gallery or museum than a hostel, but it's fundamentally a place to put your feet up and relax in comfort, or join in the fun with fellow travellers.

Our receptionists will always give you a friendly welcome and can help with any questions about what to see in Edinburgh or about travel around Scotland. We aim to look after you totally so you can have the best holiday possible. Here's a list of more that we offer…..

Truly superb location under the castle ramparts and a great view of Hogwarts school from the common room.

Fabulous bright VIEWS over the city

Vibrant atmosphere with a choice of lounges - Big lounge with Juke box, pool table, piano, - Posh lounge with piano and REAL FIRE

Internet lounge with FREE WI-FI

Free walking tour leaving every day from the hostel

ART everywhere

Sun PATIO, BBQ area

FREE tea and coffee

Bed-side lockers with your own genuine bedside safe! in most rooms or access to reception's 24 hour Safe for total security.

Large self-catering kitchen

Big screen MOVIE LOUNGE with nightly Scottish and mainstream movies

Free historic walking tour Every Day at 10:30am

MacBackpackers TOURS pick-up and sales point

No hidden charges

Minutes from the bus and train

Open 24 hours every day of the year

Check-in 2pm

Hot and strong showers

Breakfast £2

Laundry service £2.50

Clean bed linen (with properly fitted sheets)

Scottish owned - backpacker run

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Sorry but …

No Stag/Bucks or hen parties

If you are booking more then 6 people you need to contact us directly before to make the booking.

Minimum age to stay in this hostel is 18.

Mixed Bathrooms

All guests must provide some form of Identification either Passport, Drivers Licence on Student ID number.

Facilities

  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 hour reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Guest Kitchen
  • BBQ Area
  • Breakfast Not Included
  • Children Not Allowed
  • Breakfast

Guest Reviews

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This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Everything was perfect but the girl at reception wasn't very friendly at all.

Overall
4
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
3
Service
3

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Very nice hostel!!
Location is especially good.

Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
5
Service
5

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 91% for this property is based on ratings provided by 690 guests.

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Conditions

Any groups of more than 6 people need to be approved by Castle Rock's Manager.
Minimum age to stay in this hostel is 18 years old.
All guests must provide some form of Identification either Passport, Drivers Licence on Student ID number.

Location

Address
15 Johnston Terrrace
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Directions

From Waverley Street Bridge (with Princes Street behind you), walk up Cockburn St to the Royal Mile. Once you reach the Royal Mile turn right and walk up this street. Keep going until you reach a roundabout just before a church with yellow signs outside. At this roundabout take a left down Johnston Terrace. We are down here on the left.

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