Market Street Hostel, Breakfast

St Christopher's Edinburgh - Old Town

8.1/10 from 971 reviews

Hostel in Old Town

from £15.43 per night, dorm bed

Opens live rates and availability for your dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation on selected rates.

Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Hostel
Area: Old Town
Walk to Waverley: about 2 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Breakfast: Not included

Hostel at 32 Market Street in Edinburgh's Old Town, with dorm beds from £15.43 a night.

Overview

St Christopher's Edinburgh, Old Town location, sits at 32 Market Street, across the road from Waverley Station in the Old Town. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are a short walk away, and the property's own description says guests can walk pretty much everywhere from this spot. The building once housed a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo office, including what the description calls a top secret area.

The hostel offers a mix of dorm rooms and private rooms, with linen included in every reservation. Each bed comes fitted with USB ports, plug sockets and storage lockers. On site there is a Belushi's Bar, a restaurant, a common room, laundry facilities and a tours and travel desk, plus hostel events such as bar crawls and free walking tours. Reception runs around the clock, WiFi is free, and luggage storage is available. Breakfast is not included in the bed rate.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Hostel
Area	Old Town
Address	32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Price	from £15.43 per night, dorm bed
Guest Rating	8.1/10 from 971 reviews
Check-In	15:00 to 05:00
Check-Out	until 11:00
Walk To Waverley Station	about 2 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Breakfast	Not included
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
Luggage Storage	Yes
24-Hour Reception	Yes
Cancellation	Free cancellation on selected rates

Facilities

Free city maps
Free WiFi
Free internet access
Free luggage storage
Adaptors
Luggage storage
24 hour reception
Tours and travel desk
Housekeeping
Internet access
WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Vendingmachines
Tea and coffee making facilities
Laundryfacilities
Dryer
Ironironingboard
Washingmachine
Freeironironingboard
Recyclingbins
Hotshowers
Lockers
Keycardaccess
24Hoursecurity
Smokealarms
Commonroom
Linenincluded
Airconditioning
Readinglight
Hairdryers
Chargingplugs
Towelsforhire
Breakfastnotincluded
Hairdryersforhire
Latecheckout
Paidluggagestorage
Paidsecuritylockers

Who It Suits

It also works for anyone arriving late or leaving early, thanks to the 24 hour reception and luggage storage. Groups such as stag or hen parties can book entire rooms, which the rules require them to do. It may not suit travellers wanting a calm, traditional hotel stay: the hostel has a bar on site, alcohol is not allowed in rooms, and the party-oriented events mean it is built around a social atmosphere rather than a quiet one.

House Rules

St Christophers is happy to welcome anyone over the age of 18.
Check-in: from 15:00. Check-out: 11:00, unless by prior arrangement with management. Late check-out can be arranged at reception for an additional fee.
Guests are required to show a physical, valid passport or UK driver's licence at check-in.
Linen and cleaning are included in every reservation. Any additional cleaning of rooms, corridors and shared facilities resulting from disorderly conduct will be charged accordingly.
The property is 100% non-smoking. Violation of this policy will result in a fine. No alcohol is to be consumed in the hostel rooms.
Tampering with fire alarms, fire extinguishers and other damage to the property will result in a fine and termination of reservation.
All Stag/Hen parties must take entire rooms, they cannot share with other guests.
All St Christopher's properties currently have a maximum stay policy of 7 days. Please get in touch with your hostel for more information.

Location

32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 2 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

Located in the beautiful Edinburgh Old Town, the new St Christopher's Inns lies just across the road from Waverley Station and a short walk away from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
You can walk pretty much everywhere from here so it's the perfect central location for backpackers.

What To Know Before Booking

Breakfast. Breakfast is not included with the bed or room rate. Tea and coffee making facilities are listed among the facilities.
Cancellation. Free cancellation applies only to selected rates. Check the rate terms on the booking page before paying.
Age Limit. Only guests over the age of 18 can stay, so families with children should look elsewhere.
ID At Check-In. A physical, valid passport or UK driver's licence is required at check-in. Digital copies are not mentioned as accepted.
Length Of Stay. There is a maximum stay policy of 7 days across St Christopher's properties. Contact the hostel for details.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the bed or room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026.

About This Edinburgh Stay

How far is the Old Town St Christopher's hostel from Waverley Station?

The property lies across the road from Waverley Station, roughly a 2 minute walk. Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are a short walk away. The description says guests can walk pretty much everywhere from this location.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 15:00, and the listed check-in window extends to 05:00. Check-out is at 11:00 unless arranged otherwise with management. Late check-out can be arranged at reception for an additional fee.

Is breakfast included at this hostel?

No, breakfast is not included in reservations. There is a restaurant and bar on site, along with vending machines and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests wanting breakfast should budget for it separately.

What facilities does the hostel have?

Facilities include free WiFi, free city maps, free luggage storage, laundry facilities, a restaurant, a bar, a common room, lockers, keycard access, air conditioning, hairdryers for hire, and a tours and travel desk. Linen is included and hot showers are listed. Reception and security operate 24 hours.

Is the hostel suitable for solo travellers on a budget?

Yes, dorm beds are available with linen included, and each bed has USB ports, plug sockets and a storage locker. The 24 hour reception and free luggage storage help with early or late travel. Note that only guests over 18 can stay.

Can I cancel my booking for free?

Free cancellation is available on selected rates only, so the terms depend on which rate you book. Check the rate details on the booking page before confirming. Where a rate is non-refundable, the listing does not state any exception.