St Christophers Edinburgh

This Edinburgh youth hostel is any backpackers dream and conveniently located right in the heart of the Old Town. You'll have tons of space to stretch out and meet your new roommates amid bright and airy rooms. The 24-hour reception and no curfew enables you to decide what schedule you live by, safe in the knowledge that you'll never be locked out.

The built in bar and restaurant on site means that schedule could extend into the wee hours of the morning, without the hassle of having to stagger home. After waking the next day, it's only a flight of stairs you'll have to tackle to find food, as a complimentary breakfast is served in the restaurant.

Relax in the chill out room with friends, get heaps of advice from the friendly staff on local sights and attractions, keep up date with mates on the net or have a BBQ, weather permitting of course.