Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh

Castle Rock Hostel is fabulously located right beside Edinburgh Castle! Our palatial hostel offers wonderful character, with a mix of grandeur and a backpacker vibe! Enjoy being in Edinburgh's best location & being at the very heart of the city. We are just a stroll from the bus, train and the airport bus and a 1 minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, 1 minute from the Royal Mile & 1 minute from the Grassmarket. We are in a relatively quiet street but the city's wonderful, late night-life is also just around the corner � ideal!Built in 1846 and turned into a backpackers hostel in 1997, we have packed this grand old building full of art, character and antiquity. Some people say it is more an art gallery or museum than a hostel. We think you will love it with our bright, sunny and spacious rooms and great facilities like FREE Wi-Fi, a movie room, a delightful patio and a fire place for those cold winter nights as well as plenty of room to kick back and relax or join in the fun with other travellers.Our receptionists will always give you a friendly welcome and can help with any questions about what to see in Edinburgh or about travel around Scotland. We aim to look after you totally so you can have the best holiday possible. Here's a list of more that we offer�Truly superb location under the castle rampartsOpen 24 hours every day of the yearBed-side lockers in all rooms24 hour Safe for total security.Vibrant atmosphere with a choice of loungesPick up point for a Free city walking tourBig lounge with Jukebox, pool table, piano, free tea & coffeeLuggage storageFree hair dryersART everywhere!Big screen movie lounge with both Scottish and mainstream moviesInternet lounge with Wi-FiPosh lounge with piano and fire placeHot and powerful showersLarge self-catering kitchenBreakfast for only £1.80Laundry service £3.50Clean bed linen (with properly fitted sheets)MacBackpackers tours pick-up pointSunny and cheery patioNo hidden chargesNo Stag or hen partiesMinutes from the bus and trainFabulous views over the cityScottish owned - backpacker runWe also have two other hostels in the Old Town of Edinburgh; the small & vibrant Royal Mile Backpackers and the historic High Street Hostel, Edinburgh�s original independent hostel!Go green and carbon neutral; Fifteen years ago we bought a 75+ hectare woodland that absorbs more than the total CO2 emissions from fuel used in our hostel and also the other properties in our small MacBackpackers hostel and bus company chain. We also try our best to re-cycle everything (with your help) and our electricity is all sourced from renewable, non-nuclear supplies. Stay with us for a great holiday and minimal environmental impact!Just a few reminders;Please note if you are booking for more than 5 people you need to contact us directly before making the bookingBe aware that if you book for a group your reservation will be cancelled and you will lose the 10% deposit.If guests are under the age of 18 you must contact the hostel first for the manager�s approval.