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St Christopher's Edinburgh Reviews

Above Belushis Bar, 9-13 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland

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81%Overall Rating

From 166 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 81%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 81%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 73%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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57%

good location and everthings are worth fir such low price. however, i made another booking and cancelled long time ago before but they still made transaction on my credit card for the no show pentalty. and i email them for 2 days but no one reply yet. it made me very disappointed and felt very not security about this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


20%

the hostel's alarm keeps on ringing all night, disturbing sleep... the heaters in the room are not working, letting guests freeze to death at night........... please don't book this hostel if you are afraid of cold

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (15 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We're very sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay with us but feel that we need to respond to your review as you at no point mention everything the staff did try and make the best out of a situation which was beyond our control. Our staff offered to move guests into alternative rooms that still had heating, placed portable heating in the effected rooms and gave extra duvets and covers to those who chose to stay in the rooms effected. Having our heating breakdown during one of the coldest periods of the year is never ideal but we believe our staff did everything they could to make guests stays as comfortable as possible. Please don't let this situation deter you from staying with St Christophers in the future and hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

77%

Everything meets my expectations.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


77%

Not a bad stay, especially considering the location is right next to the train station. The rooms were clean and there is a free breakfast in the morning.

  • Globetrotter
  • 11 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (24 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. We are glad you found your stay enjoyable and was impressed with your overall experience. Happy Travels :)

93%

Good service - impressed with the help given to book tours and when I ran into medical trouble. One of the cleaners (Minnie?) organised for my room to be upgraded!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. We are glad you found our staff friendly and helpful! And are too happy to help our fellow travellers with small gestures that can help make their stay more enjoyable. Happy Travels :)

97%

Nice hostel, good location, friendly staff and etc;) only one thing I dont like - shower, because sometimes its too hot, sometimes too cold

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. We are glad you enjoyed your overall stay. We are aware of the problem with the shower in this room and it has since been fixed. I apologise for that inconvenience. Happy Travels :)

87%

honestly, i am truly amazed at the value for money!! two people in a twin room, centre of Edinburgh, at new year, for £45 each a night... bargain!! considering coming back next year! staff were awesome, so down to earth and friendly... willing to spend time chatting with you. hostel close to everything in the centre! had stayed there before, three years ago but its improved so much (wasn't even bad before!) and my travel buddy and I are definitely coming back! five stars! *****

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time review! We are VERY happy you loved our hostel and the staff here so much!!! Looking forward to your next stay! Happy Travels :)

93%

The front desk check-in is at the bar, I don't know if it can get much better than that.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We think it's pretty awesome too! We are a party hostel, so of course with a reception at the bar its only natural that we give guests awesome bar specials too £1.50 Fosters or £1.75 vodka mixers don't get much better than that! Happy Travels

73%

Not having power points in the rooms or in the bathrooms is very inconvenient. Also shower facilities could be improved as there was nowhere dry to get changed. Food was very good and staff were friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. Unfortunately in the UK it is against regulations to have power-points in bathrooms we apologise for this inconvenience. We will definitely take on board your comments about the shower and will assess how to improve these facilities. Very happy to hear that you found the staff friendly and found the food good I'm sure it tastes even better with 25% off! Happy Travels :)

97%

We were there over Christmas and the staff were amazing - we were very well looked after! They put together a Christmas lunch, invited all the guests to join their little family for drinks, gave great information and advice on what to do and see in Edinburgh, showed us a bit of the great nightlife and kept everyone entertained all through the Christmas period. It was absolutely fantastic, especially for us away from family. Special mention to the amazing barman Dan for looking after us so well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking time to review! We are glad you enjoyed spending your Christmas with us! We were happy to have a few more adopted family members to our Christmas! The more the merrier! The message will be passed along the Dan, he will be happy to hear his efforts were appreciated! Enjoy the rest of your travels! :)

70%

Dusty room

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time review. We are sorry you found the room to be dusty, had you come down our cleaners would have been happy to re-clean your room. I hope this does not deter you from future visits. Happy Travels

97%

The only thing I would add is the elevator broke just before we had to carry the bags down from the 3rd floor.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Unfortunately our lift needed some TLC, but it is now back in working order lugging all the heavy bags and tired travellers up to their rooms. Happy Travels

83%

Overall, the hostel was nice, but the room needed to be properly cleaned. But otherwise, the hostel was right by the train station and the attached bar was great. The Wi-Fi worked well in the bar, but not in our room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. I apologise the rooms was not up to your standard, had you come down, our cleaners would have happily re-cleaned your room. I hope this does not deter you from future visits to St Christopher's Inn. We love our location too 5 minutes from all tourist attraction and less than 5 mins from the train station and airport bus stop. Happy Travels

80%

After staying the two night I had booked a loving it so much I ended up staying an extra 3! The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the place was very clean, and I have to make a special mention about a cleaner named Millie, whom was so friendly and considerate towards me. I enjoyed my stay :).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time to review. We are very glad you loved our hostel and the city so much you extended. We will pass the compliments onto Millie who will be very happy to hear this. Enjoy the rest of your travels!

90%

Wasn't aware of a lift until the last night and was staying on the second to top floor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for taking the time review. We apologise that you were not made aware of our lift but are happy you enjoyed your stay. Safe Travels

100%

One of the most good hostels I stayed. The staff is really cool and the hostel is near all good things in Edinburgh. Also, they have one bar in the downstairs opened until 2:00am.


100%

Exelent location, very clean,

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your time at St Christopher's! Happy Travels :-)

80%

Nice and clean hostel. Breakfast included until 10 am. No kitchen, but the bar has reasonable prices (drinks&food).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-you for your review. Very glad you enjoyed your stay at St Christopher's Inn! We do not provide a kitchen, as we like our guests to enjoy their time in Edinburgh and not spend all their time cooking. So instead we offer 25% off our very affordable and delicious menu! However for those who would like to heat up foods we do provide a microwave. Happy Travels :-)

87%

You really couldn't pick a better location in Edinburgh! It literally takes seconds to walk to Waverley train station, minutes to shopping, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle etc. The hostel is great, staff are helpful and nice enough, and the bar and restaurant are good. Only negatives I have are: rooms are a little bit cold at night I was glad I had a sleeping bag, no wifi in rooms, and it would be great if they put a mirror in the dorm (not just bathroom). I would definitely stay here again!


87%

Staff very friendly and great location (next to train station and near the royal mile). The bar downstairs was also very good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank-your very much for review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Happy Travels :-)

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