Castle Rock Hostel

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Brand: MacBackpackers

Location Excellent location — 88 attractions within walking distance

About

Castle Rock Hostel is a hostel to stay in Edinburgh. Facilities include a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and breakfast. It sits close to The Scotch Whisky Experience and Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, about 0.5 km from Edinburgh Waverley. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Amenities

Free Wi-FiSwimming pool Breakfast Family friendlyAdults onlyLaundryKitchen / kitchenette

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · pool on site · kitchen or kitchenette

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

The Scotch Whisky Experience0.1 km
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions0.1 km
West Bow Well0.1 km
The Cadies and Witchery Tours0.1 km
Gatehouse0.2 km
Half-Moon Battery0.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 567 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 14 pharmacies & clinics🚌 8 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 10.2 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station: Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Wardie Bay Beach — 3.8 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Castle Rock Hostel?

From Castle Rock Hostel, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 0.5 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 10.2 km away (straight-line distances).