Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only, Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW

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8.7

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4.9

“The hostel's location is unbeatable, with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle right from the window!”view full review

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only, rated 8.8/10 on Booking.com, offers affordable accommodation in a historic building decorated with medieval themes. Guests can enjoy a communal kitchen, multiple lounges, and a variety of events designed to foster a social backpacker vibe.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Castle Rock Hostel feature clean linen and personal lockers, with configurations ranging from dormitories with 6 to 16 beds to private double rooms. Each bed is named after a character from a popular movie, and shared bathrooms are equipped with powerful showers.

Dining & Nearby Options

The hostel provides a continental breakfast at a reasonable cost, with a self-catering kitchen available for meal preparation. Guests can find dining options nearby, such as Amber Restaurant at the Scotch Whisky Experience and Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, all within 0.5 km.

Leisure & Entertainment

Castle Rock Hostel hosts various social events each week, including pub crawls, ceilidh dancing, and game tournaments, encouraging guest interaction. Shared spaces include a cinema room, groove lounge with musical instruments, and multiple lounges to relax.

Location & Transportation

The hostel is within walking distance of landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish National Gallery. Public transportation options include the Hub and Grassmarket bus stops, both within a few minutes' walk, providing access to more distant attractions like Arthur's Seat.

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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Bed 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

1 person

130 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Triple Room

3 persons

55 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 person

420 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Bed 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 person

250 sq. feet

1 Bunk bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Common Rooms

“The common areas were beautifully decorated and had ample space to relax or socialize, making it an ideal place to unwind after a day of exploring.” view full review

Spacious Showers

“The bathrooms were well-designed with spacious showers that offered privacy, which made refreshing after a long day feel even better.” view full review

Super Comfortable Beds

“The mattresses in my room were incredibly comfortable; I slept like a baby every night, ensuring I woke up well-rested and ready for the day.” view full review

Well-Equipped Kitchen

“I loved the self-catering kitchen! It was well-equipped and even had shared spices available, making it easy to prepare my meals.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Location

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW

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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW

City landmarks

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

2700 ft

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.3 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.0 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

4200 ft

Monument

Scott Monument

2600 ft

Landmark

Nelson Monument

4600 ft

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2400 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

3200 ft

Museum

John Knox House

2600 ft

Landmark

Princes Street

2300 ft

Museum

Dynamic Earth

5200 ft

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

3200 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.4 mi

Gallery

City Art Centre

2100 ft

Nearby

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

800 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1200 ft

Royal Mile

600 ft

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

1500 ft

Park

Princes Street Gardens

700 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

300 ft

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1900 ft

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1900 ft

Museum

The Writers' Museum

900 ft

Museum

Gladstone's Land

800 ft

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

1100 ft

354 Castlehill

The Scotch Whisky Experience

300 ft

Square

Grassmarket

1100 ft

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

1800 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

1700 ft

Restaurants

Mary's Milk Bar

800 ft

19 Grassmarket

El Toro Loco

600 ft

60 Grassmarket

Deacon's House Cafe

800 ft

304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close

Zaza's Coffee House

800 ft

21 Grassmarket

The Bow Bar

900 ft

80 West Bow

Bains Retro Sweets

700 ft

37 Grassmarket

Pirlous

900 ft

67 Grassmarket

Over Langshaw Farmhouse

900 ft

The Grassmarket Old Town

The Little Inn

400 ft

1 Johnston Terrace

Let Me Eat Too

1000 ft

7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket

Getting around

City Centre

Edinburgh8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI)21 min · 8.3 mi

Dundee Airport (DND)145 min · 59.9 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station9 min · 2300 ft

Bus

Bus stop4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Afrikaans

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Former name

castle rock backpackers (adults only)

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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only, Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Leisure & Entertainment

Location & Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Room decor

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Location

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