See all properties
Save

Belford Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle

Photo gallery for Belford Hostel

Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. The area features a comfortable seating space, a computer, telephone, and display.
Located at 6-8 Douglas Gardens, the Belford Hostel is situated near a historic building with a prominent tower.
Explore a unique space with an arched doorway and communal seating area.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed and bedside lamp.
Compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, microwave, and refrigerator, featuring white cabinets and a tiled floor.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DA
  • Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

West End
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,003 reviews
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

About the area

Edinburgh

At Belford Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and locker space. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this West End hostel include Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.
View more Hostels in EdinburghOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 10 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Belford Hostel

Hostel in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Belford Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Edinburgh hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Belford Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Similar properties

Enjoy a city view from the large bed, positioned against a wall with multiple windows overlooking a prominent church spire.

easyHotel Edinburgh

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
3.4 out of 5, 935 reviews
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
easyHotel Edinburgh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 4.50 per person

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached shared bathroom

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 1:00 AM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 7:30 AM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.50 per person
  • Towels fee: GBP 1 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Belford Hostel Edinburgh
Belford Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Belford Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Belford Hostel?

The closest beach to Belford Hostel is Portobello Beach (6.9 km).

Does Belford Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Belford Hostel?

No, Belford Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Belford Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Belford Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Belford Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mariela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Si no puedes gastar mucho este es un buen hospedaje! Los empleados son amables! Recomendable para personas sin mucho equipaje puesto que hay que subir y bajar escaleras .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Travelled with partner
Ok…ish. I had to climb on bed and onto window sill to reach to close wide open window, and curtains hard to open and close, didn’t see a hairdryer but fortunately only 1 night stay. Bathroom quite alright, large, good, easy, shower, and near to our room. Very noisy, youngsters singing late evening. Reasonable for what it was, but might not go again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ffion

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

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great historical property which is not too far from the main roads. A converted church, so voices tend to carry. Great for solo travellers because you can get a room for one person. Bathrooms have all amenities, but could use a larger floor mat outside of shower, floors were a little slippery. Inside main quarters, beautiful stained glass and ceiling features. Front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was unprofessional and some where rude. The place was dirty and smelled. They charged for breakfast which consisted of cereal and toast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tania

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful, avoid!!!!!

Damp, smelly, flea bitten stay- wouldn’t send my dog there!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Euan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t spend too much time at the hostel. We needed a place to stay as our flight had been cancelled, it was a lovely experience and would more then likely stay there in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maryline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice neighbourhood, lovely people

Belford was my first night in Edinburgh and it was super chill. An easy walk from Haymarket station, the 24/7 check-in was really nice. I had a lovely private room (only 4 of those, so book early!) and the staff were super friendly and kind. It was a chill, well-stocked place right besides Dean Village and not far from West End and their nice bars and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Amenities
Unsere erste Übernachtung in einem Hostel. Mein Mann und ich sind Ende 50 und hatten ein Doppelzimmer für uns alleine. Bad und WC teilten wir mit anderen Gästen. Es war alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Die gemeinsame Küche mit vielen Sitzgelegenheiten super ausgestattet und jeder der jungen Gäste nett und bedacht, alles aufgeräumt zurück zu lassen. Überall wuselten Hostel-Angestellte und sorgten ihrerseits für Sauberkeit. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können Belford-Hostel empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ophélie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Très sympa! Foncez…

Super auberge de jeunesse! Personnel sympa et serviable! Lieu très atypique on dort dans une église c’est très sympa. C’est vrai que ça sent un peu « comme chez mamie » mais rien à voir avec les commentaires affreux d’odeur de moisissures!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John Anders

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

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

8/10 Good

Terhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

CASI perfecto

Todo casi perfecto. A excepción de la persona que nos atendió el domingo, ya que este chico fue muy antipático con nosotros, no hacía por entendernos y además nos hizo esperar en dos ocasiones, mientras estaba haciendo una videollamada (no estaba ocupado haciendo cosas del hostel). Por lo demás, por ubicación precio y calidad es prácticamente perfecto! Aunque nos quedará el mal sabor de boca por la actitud del chico del domingo, nos vamos muy contentos por nuestra elección
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness

hébergement fonctionnel

lit à ressort déformé. Pas d'ascenseur, valises lourdes à porter dans les escaliers. Garde des bagages payante.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Hostel liegt bei Dean Village. Man ist relativ schnell am Castle zu Fuß. Es ist ein cooles Gebäude, das Personal ist nett, die Private Rooms sind sauber. Es ist natürlich ein klassisches Hostel. Die Zimmer sind klein, das Bad bei den Private Rooms ist für 6 Zimmer gedacht. Auch da, alles sauber. Man muss wissen was man sucht und was man eben bucht. Das Bett ist leider eine mittlere Katastrophe. Ansonsten ist es für ein Hostel mitten in Edinburgh völlig ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023