Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW

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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The hotel 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
12 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Triple Room
3 persons
5 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 person
39 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
Bed 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 person
23 m² 
1 Bunk bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Edinburgh600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.4 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station700 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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Location

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW
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15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12PW
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
240 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
360 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
170 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
430 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
200 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
70 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
550 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
560 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
260 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
230 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
330 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
90 m
Square
Grassmarket
310 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
540 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
500 m
Restaurants
Mary's Milk Bar
230 m
19 Grassmarket
El Toro Loco
160 m
60 Grassmarket
Graze On Grassmarket
300 m
67 Grassmarket
Zaza's Coffee House
220 m
21 Grassmarket
The Bow Bar
250 m
80 West Bow
Bains Retro Sweets
190 m
37 Grassmarket
Pirlous
270 m
67 Grassmarket
Over Langshaw Farmhouse
260 m
The Grassmarket Old Town
The Little Inn
120 m
1 Johnston Terrace
Cafe Jacques
200 m
10 Grassmarket
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