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Belford Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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A corridor with a vintage train-themed wall, a glass display case with plants, and a wooden bench.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A wooden pergola structure with tables and benches, a grill, and a covered area with a metal roof.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, a window with stained glass, and a red wall.
A building with a sign reading "MUSIC STORE" above a door labeled "13".

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DA
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a bed, two framed architectural drawings on the wall, a fireplace, and a patterned wall.

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, a desk, and a chair.

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a wall with a checkered pattern.

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

West End stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hostel, you'll find Dean Village and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • George Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 10 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nømad - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Haymarket Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Belford Hostel

Hostel near Royal Mile in Edinburgh
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
  • Lockers available
Belford Hostel offers 23 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: approximately GBP 4.50 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

How close is Belford Hostel to the airport?

Belford Hostel is 7.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Belford Hostel?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Belford Hostel on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Belford Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Belford Hostel.

How close is Belford Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.1 mi (19-min drive) from Cramond Beach and 4.4 mi (28-min drive) from Portobello Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Belford Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Belford Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 4.50 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Belford Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Belford Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Belford Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Belford Hostel have a pool?

Belford Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Belford Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Belford Hostel to downtown Edinburgh?

Belford Hostel is 1.3 mi away from Edinburgh.

Belford Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid, budget friendly place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people, easy going with rooms! Stayed for only one night, accessible to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, spacious private room; shared bathroom was clean; easy access to buses; bring your own travel towel, as theirs are quite small; friendly staff; large kitchen and common room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location to walk from. On street parking was a bit of a challenge. Hostel property was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and fresh, renovated bathrooms. I had a private room, but had to share the bathroom with several others which was unexpected. A decent walk to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a youth hostel in every sense of the word. We aren’t sure why, but something was being drilled through at 11 pm, and the music is always on if you have the private room close to the common area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely two nights here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and quiet, needs about 15min walk to city center
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best placement! Not too close to the old town to be noisy but everything is reachable by foot from there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great for the night, we got the private room, but no private bathrooms available. The private rooms do get there own toilets and showers separately from the dorm rooms. There was an odd smell near the one male showers but we just avoided that area entirely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny room which was what we wanted! We were there to sleep and only to sleep ultimately. Basic twin room but had a TV which was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We had missed the small print, in one of the emails that is seemingly in the terms and conditions. Passport ID required! We had travelled 120 miles from home, and this requirement never entered our mind. We accepted that this may be the establishment “policy”, but the manager’s arrogance and intransigent attitude, to seniors at 11pm at night was completely unnecessary & unacceptable .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Isolation phonique médiocre. Salle partagée correcte. Emplacement sympa proche de Dean Village. Literie très moyenne.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Je recommande cette auberge de jeunesse avec plaisir. J’y ai passé un agréable séjour avec mon fils dans une chambre pour deux. La chambre était spacieuse avec des rangements et la literie très confortable. Les pièces communes sont très bien équipées propres et bien organisé. Une belle expérience pour moi avec mon fils de 16 ans!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons pris une chambre avec un grand lit dans ce lieu original Et nous avons très bien dormi La literie est très confortable Le personnel est très aimable Le prix est très raisonnable étant donné que nous sommes à Édimbourg Nous sommes à moins de 10 minutes à pied des lignes de bus (centre d Édimbourg, aéroport) du tramway et aussi des pubs, et des restaurants On peut aussi aller à pied à Grassmarket (environ 20 minutes en baladant) J y retournerai sans hésiter !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vi havde et private room, det var rent og fint. Vi er positivt overrasket over denne perle ☺️ I centrum af Edinburgh var der ikke langt til noget som helst, dejligt sted.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cooles Erlebnis in einer Kirche zu übernachten.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bien

Bon hostel dans un cadre atypique et relativement bien situé.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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