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Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Royal Mile

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Relax in the spacious seating area with a sofa and leather couch, surrounded by a glass table and chairs.
Relax in a stylish lounge area with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a cozy coffee table.
Work and play come together in this office space with a ping pong table and bulletin board.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with a sofa and table, or work at the reception desk.
Enjoy a city view from the large windows in this stylish room featuring a single bed, green armchair, and desk.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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5 bedrooms, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harp & Castle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tepuy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation provides an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A billiards/pool table, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • A lift, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
Room features
All 238 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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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)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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.

Property is 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

Is Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

As of 22 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation on 31 July 2025 start from AU$232.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation located?

Located in Leith, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 304 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great student accommodation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did the job. Edinburgh is ridiculously expensive in summer so it's great to have this option. Clean, simple, comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed it’s smaller for two people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheng Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find, good availability, easy and quick check in and check out (24-hour reception), very friendly staff, great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service considering it is cheap and cheerful. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like to stay in Leith and at Destiny's because I feel safe and free to go everywhere in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sirpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good locations!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located student accomodation.

Good: Location, cost compared to other Edinburgh hotels, studio had everything needed. Bad: Nothing really at the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri, Yee Teng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night in Edinburgh

Spent a night there. Overall, small room with average clean condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation basic but have paid much more for much less in Edinburgh and good natured helpful staff. Have already recommended to friends
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful

Cheap and cheerful. Easy access to everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The receptionist are friendly. It was not easy to find a flat and my room. There are a few supermarkets near the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JORGE EDUARDO ROSALES

Disliked: Amenities
It is not a Hotel, it is a Student Accomodation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dorota

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Staff & service
Very good location. Easy to reach all major sights on foot from here. Staff helpful and very friendly. Room is hot but fan helped a lot. Good option for budget travellers who need place to stay without any services but don’t wanna stay in traditional hostels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023