Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only
Location: 15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, gb
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Central Location and Unique Setting
Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only is ideally situated in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just a short walk from major attractions like Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Housed in a charming 19th-century building adorned with art, the property offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
Comfortable Dormitories and Social Spaces
The hostel provides vibrant dormitories with bunk beds and lockers, along with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can unwind in the cosy lounge with a piano, enjoy movie nights in the dedicated room, or stay connected in the internet lounge.
Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Although breakfast is not currently served, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen is available. Additionally, laundry and luggage storage services are provided. With proximity to Princes Street Gardens and various museums, the hostel is a perfect base for exploring Edinburgh.
Ready to experience the charm of Castle Rock Hostel? Book your stay now!
Important Information
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.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
- Adult only
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Pub crawls
- Stand-up comedy
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Billiards or pool table
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Rooms Available
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Shared Dormitory, Women Only (12 Bed)
6 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed)
8 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Practical - Safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, towels not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
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Quadruple Room
This is a private room with 2 sets of bunk beds (4 single beds).
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This dormitory has bunk beds and lockers.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This dormitory has bunk beds and lockers.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This dormitory has bunk beds and lockers.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Basic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
The double room provides a safe deposit box and a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Rooms are 12 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Rooms are 23 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
-
Triple Room
This is a private room with a bunk bed and single bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet
- Heating
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Reading light
Guest Reviews
- azu (10/5): Hostal.super limpio y cuidado - La ubicación, a los pies del Castillo de Edimburgo. Muy limpio, y reconfortante, un ambiente muy sano.
- Bhatt (9/5): -
- Onyedika (8/5): -
- Ruslan (10/5): Best hostel in Scotland - Very welcoming staff and sheets were laid. Excellent location and sightseeings close. No objections
- Facundo (9/5): - Excelente ubicación y tiene la vibra real de un hostel
- Mazzo (7/5): - The hostel itself is great, with amazing facilities, activities and location. Staff was lovely and the bathrooms were always very clean. We stayed in the private room for a couple and the mattress was awful! Really really old, and very deformed, so that was a bit underwhelming. I understand it is a hostel and thus I wasn't expecting anything fancy, but I really think the mattress should be replaced.
- Tanya (10/5): -
- Maria (10/5): Perfect location by Edinburgh Castle, a happy and sociable respite from London in an areas steeped in history. - Extremely friendly and sociable. Decor has a Scots theme and also there is a choice or lounges from opulent to dining comfort. Beds fairly narrow but fine.
- Jannatul Mahenoor (8/5): -
- fernando (8/5): - La posizione La camera era fredda ed il termosifone freddo
- Ewelina (9/5): - Outstanding location for this price, easygoing vibes, quirky interiors, clear distinction between loud/moderate/quiet zones, big kitchen Pillows could be more comfortable, but at this point I was just really trying to be picky
- vanesa (10/5): -
- Williams (10/5): Si voy mil veces a Edimburgo mil veces me quedo allí - Si Nada
- Rochelle (8/5): -
- Tam (7/5): -
- Elody (10/5): Vie de château à petit prix - Nous avons été très agréablement surprises par l'accueil super chaleureux et sympathique. Tout est fait pour qu'on s'intègre facilement. La chambre double était proche des sanitaires, dans un coin plus calme que les dortoirs, et plus grande que ce à quoi nous nous attendions. Bien sûr, il ne faut pas s'attendre à une immense chambre d'hôtel (ce n'est pas un hôtel !) mais pour une auberge de jeunesse, c'est réellement un luxe. Et le lit était super confortable !
En plus, le cadre est vraiment chouette, tant à l'intérieur (quels jolis aménagements) que les environs : on est à littéralement deux minutes à pied de la Royal Mile, et moins de 10 minutes à pied du Château d'Edimbourg.
Bonus : la possibilité de laisser nos bagages à la bagagerie même après avoir fait le check-out. C'était hyper pratique !
Vraiment, merci à tout le personnel pour leur disponibilité et leur sympathie. Cela n'a pas nui au séjour, mais il faut garder en tête que le bâtiment est historique : tout en escalier, et pas d'ascenseur !
- Dat Nigga (1/5): -
- ruban (9/5): -
- Miriam (10/5): Como en casa - Muy bonito y acogedor
- regine (10/5): Ein toller Ort, gemütlich und viele kurzweilige Angebote, z. B. das Kinoi - die tollen Räume, viel Platz, nettes Personal, alles sehr unkompliziert -
- Nastassja (10/5): -
- Martha Cecilia (10/5): Very friendly atmosphere - I loved the location and the excellent view of the castle, and I loved the friendly service from the staff. I liked everything, but if I had to say something, it would perhaps be that there are only two showers and one bathroom for the floor we were on.
- Hamza (10/5): - Amazing! Clean!! Super comfy!!! Very very very very very highly recommended place
- Usukhbayar (9/5): -
- Rodrigo (10/5): -
- Martinus (10/5): Helemaal top - De ontspannen sfeer
En het ontmoeten van mensen uit vele landen Niets
- Lee (10/5): 숙소 때문에 또 가고 싶다 에든버러! - 공간도 위치도 직원분들도 너무 좋았습니다. 침대 커튼막이 생기면 좋읕 것 같습니다. 문 앞에서 자는 분들께 화장실 갈 때 죄송했습니다.
- Sri Harei (10/5): - Perfect place
- Nasar Ullah (1/5): -
- Anne Marie (10/5): Five Stars - The location is amazing, at the heart of everything, and must have one of the best views of the castle in Edinburgh.
The staff were lovely, and there was no issue with me leaving my bag in their luggage room after I checked out.
- Mario (10/5): - Ubicación, ambiente, sala de juegos y relajamiento al mismo tiempo, sirve para plan fiestas y relax al mismo tiempo No hay tazas de baño en primer nivel
- Estefani (9/5): Recomendado - Ubicación
- Nuria (10/5): - El hostal está en una ubicación increíble, cuenta con espacios comunes, ya que las habitaciones son compartidas. Todo está limpio, bien organizado y hay muy buen ambiente
- Diana Daniela (10/5): -
- Jean (10/5): Volveré pronto - El lugar es increíble! Una mansión antigua con todas las comodidades Nada
- Pravin (7/5): -
- Claudia (10/5): - Gooood Nothing
- Brandon (9/5): Incredible place. - De locatie en personeel waren echt top. De themakamers waren ook erg leuk. Shared bathroom was kinda meh.
- Marco (10/5): -
- Alvaro (9/5): - Great price and location. Ideal for a couple of nights in the city. Quick and efficient check in. Very friendly staff Everything was great.
- Mili (8/5): -
- Zuzanna (10/5): Great place to stay in Edinburgh - Great location, very well organized place and friendly staff Showers/changing rooms are located in a corridor, strange but maybe it was not possible to arrange it differently
- Muhammadali (8/5): -
- Dilinožravec (9/5): -
- Veronika (10/5): Úžasný pobyt v hosteli - Veľmi milý a ústretový personál, všetko nám do podrobna vysvetlili a so všetkým pomohli. Vybavenie kuchynky bolo super, našli sme tam všetko čo sme potrebovali. Všade bolo čisto, nebol hluk, na izbe s nami bývali ohľaduplní ľudia. Spoločenské miestnosti boli skvelé, premietali večer filmy, možnosť spraviť si horúcu čokoládu alebo čaj. Nemáme nič, čo by sa nám nepáčilo. Hostel prevýšil všetky naše očakávania
- Amiran (7/5): -
- Elena (10/5): -
- Natalie (7/5): -
- Helena (10/5): - Great location, comfortable and friendly
- Agnieszka (10/5): - Wszystko, lokalizacja jest poprostu rewelacyjna, obsługa bardzo miła, wszystko było doskonałe, nie ma ani jednej rzeczy do których można byłoby się przyczepić, jesteśmy bardzo zadowoleni że udało nam zarezerwować nocleg w tak wspaniałym miejscu. Lokal jest bardzo klimatyczny. Dziękujemy wszystkim którzy tam pracują bo przede wszystkim oni tworzą tak wspaniały klimat temu miejscu
- GJ (10/5): -
- Tereza (7/5): -
- Franka (7/5): Love the colours and how the rooms are decorated. Great location! - Great place!
- Tom (9/5): Unique and homey hostel - One of the coolest, most unique, and homiest hostels I've stayed at. Used to be the servant quarters for the castle. Great location, with multiple common spaces. Has pianos! Volunteers could be overzealous in kitchen cleaning duties. A few times I had items go missing because they "weren't properly labelled," even though they were literally surrounded by other labelled items and it was clear they belonged to me. Appreciate folks doing their jobs but please be thoughtful.
And the axolotl in the tank is a bit depressing. These creatures should be in their native habitats, not in aquariums thousands of miles away.
Otherwise, best hostel I've stayed at.
- Aaron (9/5): -
- James (7/5): - staff lovely and really liked the energy of the place. great location and value perfect for young travellers looking to meet new people there was quite a lot of hairs on my pillows that weren’t mine which is probably just an oversight but still not the best.
- Noel (10/5): -
- Lisa (10/5): Amazing stay in Edinburgh - The staff are really friendly and the location is absolutely amazing. Everything we wanted was within walking distance and walking out and seeing the castle was amazing every morning . We booked the separate double room and it was clean and the bed was really comfortable. Definitely will be back ! Nothing.
- Rohat Serhat (10/5): -
- sara (10/5): -
- Jeffrey (8/5): Nice - The areas and the beds -
- Donati (8/5): - The location and the cleanliness was great, plus the staff was very welcoming.
- NALLELY (7/5): - Excelente ubicación y excelente trato. La habitación privada es pequeñisíma, además muchas escaleras. Pero todo ok
- Miguel Angel (9/5): -
- Allison (9/5): - The staff was super friendly throughout my stay and happy to help with some unexpected changes in my travel plans. The vibe of the hostel was friendly and easy to socialize with people from all different backgrounds. Loved all the different common areas - especially the Posh Lounge that was generally quiet and had a luxurious feel - great spot to read! Like any hostel, the comings and goings of other guests can't be helped and both nights there were loud footsteps on the stairs - maybe a note encouraging people to walk softly after hours would help? Overall, for the price it's still a total deal given cleanliness, staff, comfort and location.
- Maria (9/5): -
- Henry (8/5): -
- faisal (10/5): -
- Léa (8/5): - C'est la troisième fois que je viens à Édimbourg, et la troisième fois que je viens au Castle Rock Hostel ! Super auberge de jeunesse, avec de bons dortoirs, des sanitaires et douches bien tenus, des espaces collectifs très sympas où passer de bons moments. L'emplacement est idéal pour découvrir la ville. Rien ! C'est la meilleure auberge de jeunesse que j'ai pu tester
- Maryn (10/5): Super auberge ! Emplacement, animations, confort de literie -
- Monika Anna (10/5): - Great location, good price, free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Long distance from the room to the bathroom.
- phung (10/5): -
- Kardelen (9/5): Fun, great location and cozy place - Cool place, really central and amazing volunteers with great every night activities
- Tristan (7/5): -
- Raymond (10/5): Great stay - Price was really good, very clean and. And can book in any time. Staff were very professional Nothing
- Florent (8/5): Il faut avoir envie de sociabiliser mais c’est très bien pour une auberge de jeunesse. - Emplacement vraiment cool et espaces communs très sympas : cinéma, cuisine, jeux, salle de repos… Thématique château fort rigolote. Le confort des chambres et la propreté des sanitaires.
- Bulat (10/5): -
- Fernanda (10/5): -
- 宇容 (8/5): - 廚房、交誼廳設施齊全,房間主題有特色 洗澡水溫度低
- Craig (10/5): -
- Marco (8/5): -
- Marie Jakobine (7/5): - Location and breakfast The rooms and the building felt rather worn inside
- Izzy (6/5): - Good location Staff weird unclean
- David (8/5): good value - vg all good
- Amy (8/5): -
- Corina (9/5): -
- Rafaella (8/5): -
- kate (7/5): - the hostel was located incredibly well, with monuments and things to see within walking distance
- Melanie (8/5): A cute and wonderful experience. It feels the establishment wants you to have a good time and cares - How efficient, polite and friendly staff were. The place feels relaxed but disciplined at the same time. The mattress was a bit flat and it would be nice to have a curtain around the bunks especially for solo travellers.
- Jakub (7/5): -
- Iveta (10/5): -
- Laura (10/5): -
- Varvara (10/5): -
- Eva (7/5): -
- Kelly (9/5): -
- Bridget (9/5): We had a fun time and very much enjoyed the hostel activities and themed rooms! - This hostel is wonderful! The location is great and it is the ideal place for young people looking for planned activities, socialization, and deals at local restaurants and pubs! We very much enjoyed our stay. Everything was really great!
- eftychia (10/5): -
- Foran (10/5): Excellent stay at The Rock!! - Fantastic staff that really connects with their guests. Beds were solid and comfortable. No squeaking and mattress' and pillows were soft. Bathrooms were clean and all social areas were tidy and welcoming. The breakfasts were a little lacking but for 4 pounds I really can't complain
- Diana P. (10/5): - I liked everything about Castle Rock hostel, the place is very big, with gianormous rooms and high ceilings. I especially enjoyed the salons and lounging areas, so cosy! Friendly staff, clean sheets and absolutely amazing location, right next to the Castle.
- Tydings (10/5): Great experience! - The location was great, in walking distance to many place in Edinburgh, along with in walking distance to bus stops. Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and the hostel offered several discounts to different places in the city and suggestions of where to go. We didn't spend much time in the hostel, but the lounges were nice and comfortable when we did!
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