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Waverley Station

Covering a huge area of more than 25 acres, Waverley stands as the second largest railway station in Britain, and is the main travel hub in Edinburgh. The Station is located in the valley that lies between the Old Town and the New Town, which used to be the Nor Loch, or City reservoir providing a water supply to the City.Train tickets are available from the ticket office in the station, from automated machines by the platforms, and in advance online from a variety of websites. Some great deals are available from www.megatrain.com , www.virgintrains.com, www.nationalrail.co.uk, www.thetrainline.com.

St Christophers Inn

(Dexplore Discount available - please ask for details at or before checkin.)

Seconds from Waverley stations, and only minutes away from the Bus Station in St. Andrew Square, St. Christopher’s Inn is ideally located for visitors, and ready to make your Edinburgh experience truly memorable. You are close to the sights, shopping, nightclubs and culture; and fully equipped with friendly, knowledgeable staff who are eager to make your Edinburgh adventure your best ever.

  • FREE Continental Breakfast included in the room price / FREE Hot showers / FREE linen (You will need to bring or buy a towel) / FREE Luggage storage
  • Padlocks and Phone cards available at reception
  • Electronic swipe card Entry Security system to Hostel and individual rooms * No Curfew
  • CCTV Security cameras through out the hostel
  • Live music from our resident bands and open mic nights, karaoke every Thursday * Live sports, including all your favourite North American sports with NASN
  • Great food cooked for you by our kitchen + great music, great bar, great prices!
  • 10% DISCOUNT on Food and Drink for residents
  • Tours and travel products
  • Large Screen and Flat screen TVs
  • Rooms cleaned daily
  • Chill out Lounge with: Internet Access, Satellite TV and Video's, Information Point, Large comfortable Couches
  • Friendly and Informative Staff
  • Choice of single room up to 12-bed dormitory
  • Standard and En-suite rooms available
  • Closest hostel to airport bus link, bus terminal and main train station
  • WIFI In your room