Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Royal Mile - 3 min drive - 1.6 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
Eleanore - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
About this property
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
Hostel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
As a guest of Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll find an arcade/game 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 a 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 is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Game room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Television in lobby
Elevator
No smoking on site
Refrigerator in a common area
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers 238 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
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.
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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.
No frills roof over your head. Room was clean enough. Laundry broke halfway through so had to air-dry clothing in the room, a few items were ruined. No AC in August but we were provided a fan.
Annelise
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Michelle
Travelled with group
Aug 16, 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!
Michelle
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Crispen
Travelled with partner
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a handy location, with bus and tram options to move about easily.
Crispen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Inaki
Aug 9, 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.
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.
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.
Gráinne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Chloe
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Chloe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly
Aug 29, 2024
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.
Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
Aug 21, 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
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.
Good: Location, cost compared to other Edinburgh hotels, studio had everything needed.
Bad: Nothing really at the price.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Alexandra
Travelled with group
Aug 5, 2024
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.