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Quadruple Room
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (12 bed)
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 bed)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 bed)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 bed)
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (14 bed)
7 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Basic Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 bed)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 bed)
5 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Women only (12 bed)
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 bed )
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Edinburgh Castle

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Castle Rock Hostel in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Grassmarket and 3 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Afrikaans
  • Greek
  • Hungarian

Room Amenities

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.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 8

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 1:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh
  • Castle Rock Hostel
  • Castle Rock Hotel Edinburgh
  • Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Castle Rock Hostel Edinburgh
  • Castle Rock Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Castle Rock Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

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

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