Castle Rock Hostel

Name: Castle Rock Hostel
Address: 15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.1

15 Johnston TerraceEH1 2PWEdinburghUnited Kingdom

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About Castle Rock Hostel

Castle Rock Backpackers lies in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, right in the heart of the city's beautiful Old Town area. Large dormitories, vibrant communal areas and glorious views complement this grand, Victorian property's outstanding location.

All of the spacious, colourful dormitories feature bunk-beds with bedside lockers and free Wi-Fi access. Guests are required to make use of shared bathroom facilities.

There is a large, split-level lounge area where guests can chat, read, watch movies, listen to the jukebox, play pool and cosy up next a roaring fire. There is also an Internet lounge, a spacious self-catering kitchen and a large patio area. Laundry and luggage storage services are available from the 24-hour reception.

A modest breakfast is made available for a fee. There are innumerable eateries and watering holes within easy staggering distance.

The Royal Mile and Grassmarket are both five-minutes' walk from Castle Rock Backpackers.

Contact

15 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44(131)2259666 | Official Homepage

Top amenities

Free WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi in rooms
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym

All amenities

Hotel facilities

24-hour reception
Free WiFi in lobby
Hotel safe
Laundry service
Non-smoking rooms
Organised activities
PC with internet
Terrace
Washing machine
WiFi in lobby

Room facilities

Bathroom with shower
Desk
Free WiFi in rooms
Hairdryer
Internet
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Microwave
Room safe
Telephone
Television
WiFi in rooms

Arrival / Departure

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:30

Positive Reviews

Amazing Location

How often do you get to sleep within spitting distance of a legendary castle's ramparts? What's more, staying here means you get to look out of the window and see Edinburgh Castle in all its glory every single day; a view which any chain hotel would charge a small fortune for Outstanding.

Wonderful communal areas

The main guest lounge area, with its piano, real fire place, pool table and myriad books, games and instruments scattered everywhere, has a really friendly, inclusive vibe about it For reasons that aren't fully understood, this affable vibe extends out to the communal kitchen and patio area as well If you like meeting people in laid-back environs then you'll be in your element here.

Some nice complementary extras thrown in

The hostel proffers free tea and coffee all throughout the day in the lounge and provides free hairdryers in the shared bathrooms Nice touches.

Negative Reviews

Beds are a little small

While some of the dorm rooms are pretty spacious, the same sadly cannot be said of the beds If you're six-feet tall or more then be warned: these beds haven't been built with your comfort in mind!

Walls are a bit thin

And yes, you guessed it, that means you can often hear people in various states of inebriation returning from their capital nights out during the we early hours of the morning Bring some ear plugs.

In-room Wi-Fi signal isn't so strong

While some rooms receive an okay signal, others aren't so lucky, forcing you to go out in the hallway to get reception In contrast, the Wi-Fi signal in the downstairs communal areas is tip-top.