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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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Billiards
Living room
Lobby sitting area
Studio, Kitchenette (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
Reception hall

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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8 Middlefield, Shrubhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4QW
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

5 bedrooms, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Stovetop
  • 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
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Leith hostel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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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

  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tepuy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eleanore - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Royal Mile
As a guest of Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll find an arcade/games 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 common area.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 238 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers 238 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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

  • No pets 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

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

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
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

The closest beach to Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation is Portobello Beach (4.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

No, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?

No, pets are not allowed.

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 324 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Travelled with group
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

Toby

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean and well situated
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

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Connie

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Carter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gráinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 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

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

6/10 Okay

Dorota

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lorna

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

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Yu May

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business 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

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with group
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

Raphael

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024