# Castle Rock Hostel

Hostel en Edinburgh · Edinburgh

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/scotland/edinburgh/where-to-stay/castle-rock-hostel · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Qué tiene: Below the castle · over-18s only · shared kitchen · 24 h reception

Over-18s hostel on Johnston Terrace, below the castle rock, with dorms and private rooms, a large kitchen and 24-hour reception.

Sleeping at the foot of the rock
Castle Rock is on Johnston Terrace, the street that wraps round the south side of the castle rock, between the esplanade and the Grassmarket. Step out of the door and in five minutes you're on the Royal Mile, on Victoria Street or in the Grassmarket square with its pubs. It's a large, lively hostel in an old high-ceilinged building, aimed at people travelling solo, as a couple or with friends who want to spend little on a bed so they can spend on everything else.
Dorms, private rooms and rooms to spend the evening in
There are shared dorms of various sizes, women-only dorms and private rooms for anyone who wants their own door. Beds come made up and each guest has a locker with a key in the room; towels are for hire. Downstairs there are several lounges: a large common room for socialising, a music room with guitars and a piano, a quiet room for reading or working, games and film nights. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped, with fridges and freezers, and in the mornings they serve a simple continental breakfast.
What you need to know
It's an over-18s only hostel: it doesn't work for families with children. Reception is open 24 hours, there's a laundry and luggage storage, and on bookings of three nights or more an automatic discount applies. They organise activities daily and have a courtyard for some fresh air. There's no parking: arrive by train at Waverley or on the airport tram to Princes Street and walk up.

## Practical details

- Address: 15 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW Edimburgo
- Phone: +44 131 225 9666
- Facilities: Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Breakfast, Laundry, Luggage storage, 24-hour reception
- Details checked on 13 November 2026.

## Policies

- Children: Over-18s only

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Web: https://www.castlerockedinburgh.com/
- Coordenadas: 55.9483, -3.196

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## Consejos

### Ask for a private room if you're a couple
You keep the hostel atmosphere and sleep without roommates.

### Cook one night yourself
With the kitchen and the Grassmarket next door, eating cheaply in Edinburgh is easy.

### Book three nights
The discount only applies once you go beyond two.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Where is Castle Rock Hostel?
At 15 Johnston Terrace, below the south face of the castle, between the esplanade and the Grassmarket.

### Can under-18s stay?
No. All guests must be 18 or over.

### Are there private rooms?
Yes, as well as shared dorms and women-only dorms.

### Does it have a kitchen?
Yes, a fully equipped shared kitchen, and continental breakfast in the mornings.

Destino: [Edinburgh](https://www.geocalia.com/en/scotland/edinburgh.md)