Old Town Edinburgh stay.At this Old Town Edinburgh hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh, both within a 5-minute walk. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Bannerman's Bar - 3 min walk
The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk
The Piper's Rest - 2 min walk
Whistle Binkies - 2 min walk
About this property
Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation
Hostel near University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh
Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation also features laundry facilities and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.
64 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Elevator
No smoking on site
Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation offers 64 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
More
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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.
Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
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
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.
This property serves as accommodation for students during designated school terms.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
If you're here for the Fringe this location is perfect. If you're looking for just a basic, no frills amenities this is the place to be. Seeing as you'll be out at shows, there's no need for anything more. The bedding is notttt going to be a high thread count for their sheets and pillows...but you're not here for that.
The kitchen and common space that you only share with a few other rooms, is perfect and was kept clean.
However, if you are here for the Fringe....bring a white noise machine to help reduce the street noise...it will not stop until 4 am. Which isn't something you can hold against this place, the location is great and the noise is a compromise you make.
The staff here, tried to accommodate my request to move, but ultimately didn't work out. They are the best, and I saw them be so patient with other guests where there was a language barrier.
Very central in Old Town and surprisingly quiet. Apartment spacious and kitted out reasonably well. Could have been cleaner - little things like washing up racks etc and missing sink plugs. There was a smell of mould. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
I have been reading of the Fringe for 30 years, this year I joined a' Rock Choir' and performed there,it was amazing, everything I imagined, I was so pleased with the central position for the accommodation, it was so easy to access all of the entertainment. All of the staff at reception were happy and helpful, I would recommend it to anyone, and I hope to be with you next year.
We booked for a trip to the fringe but sadly this place was disappointing, even for a student flat. Positives were the location and proximity to city events as well as the helpfulness of staff however several things in the studio flat we booked were broken, there was nothing more than warm water for the duration of our stay and the bed was terribly uncomfortable. Having not long graduated, I wasn’t expecting the Ritz but it didn’t feel like great value for money when being let out to the public and think I might pay that bit extra next time
Good value accommodation right in the heart of the Fringe. My room had a private kitchen, ideal for breakfast and snacks. On the downside, the floor was not too clean, and the pillows were very thin, but overall l was pleased with my choice, and despite warnings to the contrary, it was not noisy at all!