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Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

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Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation provides an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a radiator.

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

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(27 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a wardrobe, and a door.

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

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact hotel room with a single bed measuring 190 cm / 6 feet in length and 120 cm / 4 feet in width.

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

  • 90 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Leith, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation is in a shopping district and near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. 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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8 Middlefield, Shrubhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4QW

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Not Just Coffee
    3 min walk
  • The Joker & the Thief
    4 min walk
  • The Walnut
    3 min walk
  • Otherworld Bar & Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Brunswick Book Club
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

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 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
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Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation located?

Located in Leith, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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 Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 361 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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We stayed here for a concert, was ideal, shared kitchen but I didn’t use it, you have your own room & shower I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The suite was spacious. Staff VERY helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Destiny accommodation while I was performing at the Edinburgh fringe festival. It was conveniently located within a 17 minute walk from the city centre and there was trams and buses very close by despite buying on a main road. It was quite quiet in the evening. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the place was spotlessly clean and for a fringe venue in August pretty reasonably priced compared to other very extortionate Hotel rates will definitely go back again if I perform at the fringe again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room can be flooded with water if we use it for a shower. The double bed is slightly small in size. Yet, the location is good, the staff is nice and the price is far below average. It’s suitable for students and low-budget travellers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean and well situated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location near a stop on the Tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service considering it is cheap and cheerful. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Ensuite was spotless. Everything else matched descriptions. Lovely people at reception. Good for short trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

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The receptionist are friendly. It was not easy to find a flat and my room. There are a few supermarkets near the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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Everything was great except the room looked much bigger in the photo. But Edinburgh hotels are so out of reach, we were very glad of the student accommodation so we could attend our daughter's graduation. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Basic but functional

Our expectations weren't set high, knowing this was Student accommodation, so pleasantly surprised by the free toiletries and tea/coffee. Small room and access only from one side of the bed but fit our purpose. Couldn't fault the service and nice cafes available nearby. Great use of otherwise empty rooms in a busy city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are on a budget, Destiny Shrubhill is a very good option. The staff are great and the rooms bright and airy. The internet/wifi is excellent. You can catch a tram every six minutes from St Andrews Square (near the northern exit from Waverley station) to the MacDonald Road stop, a journey of about five or eight minutes, and then walk downhill for about three minutes. There are some small issues. To use the washing machine, you first need to spend half an hour downloading an app in a room with no mobile reception. It would be better to make prepaid washing cards available. Also, the chair supplied did not fit under the desk, which makes working a bit difficult. And it would have been good to have a top sheet as well as the duvet. But these are minor suggestions for improvement, and this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024