This smoke-free hostel features a refrigerator in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited housekeeping is available.
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers 238 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
During your stay at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll be within walking distance of Princes Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and laundry facilities.
Free WiFi
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and a 3-minute drive from Princes Street
As a guest of Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll find an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.
This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
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5 floors
Built in 2015
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Heating
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property serves as accommodation for students during designated school terms.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 328 reviews
10 - Excellent
66
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 328 reviews
8 - Good
133
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 328 reviews
6 - Okay
80
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 328 reviews
4 - Poor
36
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 328 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Crispen
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a handy location, with bus and tram options to move about easily.
Good modern, and clean, accommodation very walkable from Edinburgh Waverley station. As student accommodation it does not have same luxuries as a hotel; however the place more than met my needs and I would definitely stay here again.
The hotel is near everything you need: market, restaurant, tram station, pubs… although the bed is so small and they don’t keep your luggage overnight, what it was a problem to us.
People are so friendly and they helped us all the time.
g had an excellent stay at Destiny Student lovely 33room with a view and room very clean, bedding excellent and staff verey helpful and frendly. Everything we wanted. would stay there again.
Conveniently located & easy to get too from airport. Lots of cafes nearby.
Need to remember its NOT a hotel (student accommodation).... which was more than adequate...
Rooms are nice and clean. Kitchen are supplied with kitchen tools and supplies to cook up a meal. A great alternative to a hotel and a 30 minute walk to the city center.
Teri, Yee Teng
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Inaki
9 Aug 2025
Disliked: Amenities
This is a student housing building open to the public for limited times in the year. It is not a hotel and although it provides a lot of space and privacy for the price (~£100) a night the amenities are bare minimum, cleanliness could be a lot better. Overall it ok if you are not fuzzy about staying in a from but pricey.
Inaki
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Connie
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were nice but the carpet in the room was very dirty and you could feel the springs in the mattress.