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About the Hotel

15 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12PW

Great

8.8

8.7

/10

4.8

4.7

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

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only boasts an 8.7/10 Booking.com rating and offers a vibrant social atmosphere with multiple lounges, a self-catering kitchen, and a cinema room. This adult-only hostel features a unique décor inspired by medieval themes, situated in the bustling Old Town, beneath Edinburgh Castle.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only feature comfortable bunk beds with personal lockers and USB charging points. Dormitories accommodate between 6 to 16 beds, and private rooms are also available, providing varied options for guests.

Dining & Kitchen Facilities

Dining options include a basic continental breakfast available for £1.50 and all-day free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in the vast dining area. Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen to prepare their meals.

Leisure & Activities

Castle Rock Hostel features multiple lounges including a Groove Lounge for music enthusiasts and a cinema room for nightly screenings. Weekly events are organized, such as pub crawls and ceilidhs, encouraging guests to engage with each other.

Transportation & Local Attractions

The hostel is conveniently located within walking distance of Edinburgh's St Andrews Square Bus Station and Waverley Train Station. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle at 0.5 km, the Royal Mile at 0.5 km, and Calton Hill at 1 km.

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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
Heating
Shower
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Bed 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
1 person
250 sq. feet
1 Bunk bed
Heating
Shower
room details
Triple Room
3 persons
55 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Heating
Shower
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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.” read 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.” read 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.” read 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.” read full review

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
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

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, EH12PW

Map view

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
Edinburgh 8 min · 2000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 19 min · 7.8 mi
Glasgow (GLA) 132 min · 54.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop 4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 4.0 per person.

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

Number of rooms:

Former name

castle rock backpackers (adults only)

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only from previous guests about their experience.

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Comfort

8.6/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.6/10

Location

9.7/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

9.1/10

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Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only, Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Kitchen Facilities

Leisure & Activities

Transportation & Local Attractions

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Room decor

Castle Rock Hostel - Adults Only Location

Reviews and Ratings

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