Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

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

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Dates

October 2025

30

November 2025

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

Destiny Student Shrubhill stands in Edinburgh's center, offering a sociable atmosphere with its arcade/game room and billiards table. Guests appreciate the helpful multilingual staff, convenient luggage storage, and concierge services that make navigating the city easier.

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Kitchen
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Tomorrow

Oct 31 - Nov 1

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

5 bedrooms, individually furnished, free WiFi

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

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

5 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

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

About the area

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

‪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 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:

Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
A reception hall, multilingual staff and a billiards/pool table

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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk

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 at the property

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

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.

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 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

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Crispen

14 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Such a handy location, with bus and tram options to move about easily.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

19 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great student accommodation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

3 Jul 2025

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

Nice, clean and well situated

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Wenjing

25 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

13 Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Inaki

9 Aug 2025

Disliked: Amenities

This is a student housing building open to the public for limited times in the year. It is not a hotel and although it provides a lot of space and privacy for the price (~£100) a night the amenities are bare minimum, cleanliness could be a lot better. Overall it ok if you are not fuzzy about staying in a from but pricey.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fernanda

11 Jun 2025

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

23 Jun 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Michelle

16 Aug 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

The room wasn’t cleaned very well and you can hear everyone around you. The walls are paper thin, but luckily other visitors were as mindful as they could be. Some staff are a little rude. Beds are very firm, but I prefer firm beds so it worked for me. Apart from that, it’s in an amazing area. The location by far is the best part of this place. Really close to the tram and there are a ton of cafes and pubs nearby!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

28 Jun 2025

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

The bed it’s smaller for two people

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levent

13 Jun 2025

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

Ensuite was spotless. Everything else matched descriptions. Lovely people at reception. Good for short trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

21 Jun 2025

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

9 Jun 2024

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

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent service considering it is cheap and cheerful. Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sirpa

15 Jun 2023

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

Good locations!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara Alessandra

12 Aug 2024

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

Lorraine

8 Jul 2024

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

16 Jun 2024

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

11 Jun 2024

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

Teri, Yee Teng

23 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Aug 2024

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

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2024

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

21 Aug 2024

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

Helen

27 Jul 2024

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