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Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
City centre hostel within easy reach of Royal Mile

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers a lively base with an arcade/game room and billiards/pool table. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy concierge services. Guests have praised the multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (10)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/games room
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
The current price is £71
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

Room options

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Individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, Kitchenette (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide) | Individually furnished, free WiFi

Studio, Kitchenette (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi

Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

  • 90 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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About the area

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8 Middlefield, Shrubhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4QW

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Port - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 19 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

When you stay at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Also, Princes Street and George Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 238 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2015
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 109

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

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 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Destiny Student Shrubhill Hostel Edinburgh

Destiny Student Shrubhill Hostel

Destiny Student Shrubhill Edinburgh

Destiny Student Shrubhill

Destiny Student - Shrubhill Edinburgh Scotland

Destiny Student Shrubhill Campus Accommodation Hostel Edinburgh

Destiny Student Shrubhill Campus Accommodation Hostel

Destiny Student Shrubhill Campus Accommodation Edinburgh

Destiny Student Shrubhill Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Shrubhill (Campus Accommodation)

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation and nearby?

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation has an arcade.

What's the area around Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation like?

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation is in Leith, a short 4-minute walk from Balfour Street Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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Reviews

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean and well situated
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great find, good availability, easy and quick check in and check out (24-hour reception), very friendly staff, great value for money.
Zheng Hong, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near a stop on the Tram.
Pierre, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service considering it is cheap and cheerful. Great location!
Hardeep, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Fernanda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Did the job. Edinburgh is ridiculously expensive in summer so it's great to have this option. Clean, simple, comfortable.
Josh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Lorraine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ensuite was spotless. Everything else matched descriptions. Lovely people at reception. Good for short trips.
Levent, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I like to stay in Leith and at Destiny's because I feel safe and free to go everywhere in Edinburgh
Sara Alessandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location & helpful receprion staff

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...
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance into city with also the option of taking the tram or bus outside the door of the property, supermarkets close by, staff friendly
carrie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good Location, basic but good value.

Really nice location, very basic but comfortable. Between two Tram stops and a sainsburys and starbucks in the immediate vacinity. Very lovely staff especially Aimee who was friendly on check in and Josh, who was very helpful on checkout. Keep up the good work!!
Helen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were great. The place was a very close walk to the tram , which was amazing for getting around the city. The place was clean and the building felt secure. As a student dorm , it was as expected, nothing flashy but that’s all that was needed to enjoy the city. There is a grocery store and a Starbucks very close which was also very convenient.
Kelly, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The receptionist are friendly. It was not easy to find a flat and my room. There are a few supermarkets near the accommodation.
Noriko, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great except the room looked much bigger in the photo. But Edinburgh hotels are so out of reach, we were very glad of the student accommodation so we could attend our daughter's graduation. Thank you.
Claire, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great location, friendly personnel, but the communal areas were very dirty, looks like it have never been cleaned. Rooms very basic, but you get what you pay for, cant expect 4 star hotel amenities for this price. If you are on the low budget and do not care where you sleep, this is the option for you.
Dorota, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Basic but functional

Our expectations weren't set high, knowing this was Student accommodation, so pleasantly surprised by the free toiletries and tea/coffee. Small room and access only from one side of the bed but fit our purpose. Couldn't fault the service and nice cafes available nearby. Great use of otherwise empty rooms in a busy city.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very easy walk to the station and city centre with lots of trams and buses. On a main road so very noisy but you can get free ear plugs from reception. The mattress was quite uncomfortable and would have benefited from a topper.
Alexandra, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Grim cell, no bedside lights, immovable ‘ double’ bed too small for two, shelves with sharp edges that stuck out into the mattress space and caught you when you moved in your sleep, desk overlapping the mattress…. Awful, if clean. Overpriced. One night was the maximum anyone could stick this.
Gráinne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

If you are on a budget, Destiny Shrubhill is a very good option. The staff are great and the rooms bright and airy. The internet/wifi is excellent. You can catch a tram every six minutes from St Andrews Square (near the northern exit from Waverley station) to the MacDonald Road stop, a journey of about five or eight minutes, and then walk downhill for about three minutes. There are some small issues. To use the washing machine, you first need to spend half an hour downloading an app in a room with no mobile reception. It would be better to make prepaid washing cards available. Also, the chair supplied did not fit under the desk, which makes working a bit difficult. And it would have been good to have a top sheet as well as the duvet. But these are minor suggestions for improvement, and this is a great place to stay.
Nicholas, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Such a handy location, with bus and tram options to move about easily.
Crispen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great student accommodation!
Hayden, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Richard, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not a very comfortable facility for a travelling family. That said, we appreciate the staff’s kindness to help us during the stay.
Wenjing, 2-night trip