Castle Rock Hostel- Adult Only
15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2PW, United Kingdom
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Safety Deposit Box
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Billiards
  • Heating
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Adult only
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pub crawls
  • Movie nights
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
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Castle Rock Hostel- Adult Only
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 6.82 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 31.94 mi
  • Perth - 34.59 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 35.45 mi

Museums

  • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 231 f
  • National War Museum of Scotland - 613 f
  • Writers Museum - 730 f
  • Royal Scottish Academy - 762 f
  • Portfolio Gallery - 940 f
  • National Gallery of Scotland - 992 f
  • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.21 mi
  • DOM - 0.24 mi
  • Royal Museum - 0.24 mi
  • Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • Stills Gallery - 0.28 mi
  • Collective Gallery - 0.28 mi
  • Police Information Centre - 0.28 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland - 0.29 mi
  • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.29 mi
  • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.35 mi
  • City Art Centre - 0.36 mi
  • Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.36 mi
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stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Love the ancient feel of the place as always. No guys strumming sad songs on guitars in the stairwell corridor like a couple of years ago (thank god). View is great. Dorm window was easy to open and close. Pool table is ace. Hostel is close to nice restaurants and pubs. Nice kebab shop on Cockburn street 5 mins from railway station.
70?% of the guests in the commons room were zombified on their smartphone rather than getting to know each other. Never will like that. I was brought up in the 80's and 90's and there was none of that boring nonsense, more fun back then.The shower was extremely difficult to turn off, plumber/AI robot needs to sort it out. No indication which is hot and cold tap in shower. Unfortunately we had to put up with a REALLY loud snorer in the dorm. Bed names are more pathetic than funny in the Latin room. Receptionist guy didn't seem to get humour very well...... oops
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great location. Beds were so comfortable. Perfect laundry service was a bonus and great value breakfast.
Nothing
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Common room facilities. Luggage storage. Building.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Excellent location
The window on my side was in bad condition and I was very cold, as it was very windy at night.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This was the absolute best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Awesome value for money, awesome people, awesome location, awesome staff the list goes on. I had so much fun here and felt so safe and welcomed. Being able to come back after a long day on my checkout day and still being able to shower was so great.
Nothing.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful old building. Great lounge areas and kitchen. Hot chocolate there is amazing. Close to the royal mile and the castle. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great hostel!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful old building. Great lounge areas and kitchen. Hot chocolate there is amazing. Close to the royal mile and the castle. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great hostel!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Easy access, friendly staff and good ambience
Nothing much
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I really loved how friendly and helpful the staff were, and the location was perfect. The decoration of the hostel made it feel like a little palace! I also enjoyed the daily events, everyone seemed to have such a great time there.
The beds were a bit hard, and the sheets felt like they had been used for quite some time. A small update in bedding would make the stay even better.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 6.82 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.94 mi
    • Perth - 34.59 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.45 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 231 f
      • National War Museum of Scotland - 613 f
      • Writers Museum - 730 f
      • Royal Scottish Academy - 762 f
      • Portfolio Gallery - 940 f
      • National Gallery of Scotland - 992 f
      • Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.21 mi
      • DOM - 0.24 mi
      • Royal Museum - 0.24 mi
      • Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • Stills Gallery - 0.28 mi
      • Collective Gallery - 0.28 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.28 mi
      • National Museum of Scotland - 0.29 mi
      • National Museums Of Scotland - 0.29 mi
      • Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.35 mi
      • City Art Centre - 0.36 mi
      • Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.36 mi

    Other attractions

      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Castlehill Golf - 181 f
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Parliament House - 246 f
      • Lady Stairs House - 764 f
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.23 mi
      • St Cuthberts Church - 0.34 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Armstrong's - 388 f
      • Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.27 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 904 f
      • George IV Bridge - 1,045 f
      • Scott Monument - 0.29 mi
      • Edinburgh Castle - 0.30 mi
      • Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 0.30 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.33 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.36 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Greyfriars Kirk - 0.22 mi
      Shopping Center Show all on map »
      • Princes Mall - 0.26 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.27 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh College of Art - 0.28 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.32 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 231 f
      • Royal Mile - 611 f
      • Magdalen Chapel - 714 f
      • Gladstone's Land - 764 f
      • Canongate Ballet - 998 f
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.23 mi
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.24 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.29 mi
      • Edinburgh Farmers Market - 0.30 mi
      • Dance Base - 0.34 mi
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.34 mi
      • Mercat Tours - 0.35 mi

Castle Rock Hostel- Adult Only

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2PW, United Kingdom