Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
Close to Royal Mile, Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through a large window.

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a blue chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Kitchen (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a blue chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

  • 77 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a blue chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Bunk Room Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden door, a white wall, and a blue headboard.

Twin Bunk Room Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a desk and chair, a wooden door, and a blue wall.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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31 Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8EH

What's nearby

  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    15 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cafe at the Palace
    6 min walk
  • The Safari Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Marriott Executive Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Regent Bar
    3 min walk
  • Oink
    7 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

  • Hostel near Royal Mile
  • Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, concierge services and a lift
    • A TV in reception, multilingual staff and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 411 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Heating and limited housekeeping

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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

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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 will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation located?

Located in Abbeyhill, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park and Royal Mile. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 810 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic but good location and decent for the price considering other hotel prices in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room + great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent location. Great price for a city hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The stuff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

It was ok but too expensive considering you are staying in a dorm. One of the rooms had a bad odor. Decent location though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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A clean basic room, the bed was small but very comfortable. There was a separate kitchen/dining area with all you needed if you wanted to cook. This room also had sofas and a TV it. Complimentary toiletries and tea and coffee were available at reception. Great location for the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic but it’s student rooms. Clean and functional with desk for work. Great base for going into town. 15 minute walk to Royal Mile. Fans provided. Staff friendly. Don’t know about parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff, easy check in and just what we needed for a good nights rest before exploring Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff is really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Good accommodation helpful and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable rooms in a great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great place with great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very nice and friendly and the room was clean. We had a great view from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
For helping me be able to save money I had what I needed, & the place did seem very clean &I was happy to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good value for money for Edinburgh during the festival. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was quiet and the shower good. The location, close to Holyrood Palace is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Good value, clean with helpful staff good position within the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. Helpful friendly staff. Great kitchen and lounge facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean.as was the shower room. Ideal for the few days we were there.staff were welcoming and helpful.would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for your buck. Was clean, quiet, convenient. What more can you ask for?! Reception staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to everywhere we wanted to go in Edinburgh. Can’t beat the price. It was student dorm accommodations, so keep that in mind but it was just fine for a couple nights of sleep and the student staff were kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic value for money! Safe, clean and convenient. Short walks to all the important places. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable and I appreciated USB plugs in the headboard (the only place over 7 stays where I saw them). It was very clean and I appreciated the self catering kitchen with stove, oven, fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best accommodation we’ve stayed in for a long time. So comfortable, clean and handy with the kitchenette area. Staff were so lovely. Very central and within walking distance of so many places in the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024