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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Abby
    Canada Canada
    The location was amazing!! Views from the windows were are also great! Staff was so nice. Check in was convenient, and LOVED the decor and that they made it holiday themed
  • Ashley
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and absolutely lovely staff. Loved that there was so much lounge space and I was able to work pretty easily with solid WiFi
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Simple check-in process. Room comfortable enough, 4 bunks. Clean linen. LOCKERS were especially useful. Showers / bath were clean.. Several large rooms to relax, Breakfast area large and well managed. Incredible location! below Edinburgh...
  • Beverly
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, sink in the private room, clean bed.
  • Audra
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff and location! Rooms are not crammed full of beds and you dont feel chlosterphobic. The activities room is also a fun gathering place.
  • Andreea-anamaria
    Romania Romania
    O had a very pleasant stay for a night and even if it was my first staying in a hostel and it was a mixed dormitory, I felt very safe and slept comfortable. Couldn't fit my carry-on luggage in the deposit but it was fine i had a lock
  • Raymond
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The hostel is easy to find. Accomodates many rooms and halls, with a lot of common space.
  • Erin
    Canada Canada
    Great location, super friendly staff, lots of different spaces where you can hangout.
  • I
    Ida
    China China
    Perfect location, available to any attractions in the city.
  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    The atmosphere was fantastic, with a friendly and welcoming vibe from everyone. The kitchen and common areas were well-equipped, making it easy to cook meals and socialize with other guests. There were daily activities proposed. The entire hostel...

Property questions and answers
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  • How far are you from the Bus Stop (Direct Special Bus, not local bus) to the airport? I need to take the bus at 4am in the morning, and I don't want ..

    Hi, It is about a 10min walk to the Airlink 100 bus stop from our Hostel. The bus leaves every 10min 24hrs a day. If you have any further questions,..
    Answered on 9 December 2019
  • I will be traveling with e other people. coming from airport would taxi or bus be easier?

    We normally recommend the bus (Airlink 100) as it is inexpensive, quick and easy.
    Answered on 12 July 2022
  • How much do you charge for towels, travel adapters, etc? do you also charge for hair dryer?

    Howdy Towels = £2 Travel adaptors = £5 Hairdryers = FREE
    Answered on 25 September 2022
  • Can I check in to your hostel after midnight?

    Hello! Yes of course! Our reception team is on the front desk 24hrs a day so there will always be someone here to check you in or help you with inqui..
    Answered on 14 July 2022
  • Are the lockers large enough to hold a carry on bag? Are linens and towels provided? Can my traveling companion and I be assured that we will share ..

    The lockers are school sized, so the carry on bag may fit, but they are not huge. We provide linen, and towels can be rented for £2 each. We always ..
    Answered on 25 June 2022
  • I'm arriving late at night, is it safe to walk from the bus stop to the hostel?? thank youu

    Hi, yes it is !
    Answered on 18 December 2021
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Area info

Amenities of Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Pool table
Internet
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
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front 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
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only

  • Check-in at Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Walking tours
  • Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is 650 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.