Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

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

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Private kitchen
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Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide) | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Destiny Student Holyrood is near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral. The campus accommodation offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Staff arrange local tours, and the lobby TV provides a spot to unwind after exploring the city.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 969 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 829 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
6 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 969 sq ft
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Double Beds

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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31 Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8EH

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clarinda's Tea Room - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

Hostel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • A vending machine, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 411 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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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

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Destiny Student Holyrood Brae House Hostel Edinburgh
Destiny Student Holyrood Brae House Hostel
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Destiny Student Holyrood Brae House
Destiny Student - Holyrood (Brae House) Edinburgh
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Destiny Student Holyrood (Campus Accommodation)
Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation located?

Located in Abbeyhill, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Holyrood Park, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Royal Mile and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 761 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Arthur’s Seat and Royal Mile!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the value and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and friendly and the room was clean. We had a great view from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Great Place for the Price!

What you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Montserrat

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

Increíble staff

The room was very clean and thought it was next to the kitchen and it was very noisy we liked it. However, the best was the fantastic, friendly and amazing staff.always there was someone at the reception willing to assist and be useful. Incredible people,congratulations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location close to city center. Nice surroundings. Compact rooms with all you need. You get a
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronika

Liked: Staff & service
Basic facilities, fairly clean, staff were very friendly and helpful. The doors are quite noisy if you let them slam shut (which is easy to do). The location is quite convenient and fairly close to the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mazin

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

Hi

Good for people who aren't fussy. It's a bed to sleep in and the room was clean. My only complaint was how warm the room was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karthik

It was ok and price was too high for 2star accommodation. Better that bunk beds around the city, price to high, was priced to 75 GBP per night for hostel accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff on reception were great. Location was good. Shower was a bit dirty as was the kitchen in places but overall ok for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly, the Hostel itself was what you expect, could have been a little cleaner
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaux

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night and it was good value for money, but I wouldn’t spend more than 2 nights there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda

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

Affordable, comfortable for 1, great location

Be aware of what you are booking: these are student residences and designed for single occupancy. You get adequate space, with a window, and there are hotels in Edinburgh which will charge noticeably less for rooms with neither of those. You also get use of a shared kitchen and seating area. You don't get a TV in your room, nor a kettle; also no clothes hangers and no aircon. The bedlinen and towels were pristine, the surfaces and bathroom facilities were properly clean, but the floor could have stood 5 minutes' more cleaning. If dust and a stray hair bother you, maybe pay double and go for a hotel. Location is perfect for city visitors, especially for the Old Town: 5 minutes' walk to Holyrood Palace, 5 more to the foot of Arthur's Seat. The interior soundproofing seemed OK (or all my neighbours were mice) but there is traffic noise from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
v helpful staff & no limit on tea & milk & soap etc
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was as advertised. It's called the 'student' and feels very much like a dorm room. Private bathrooms and clean facilities with a helpful and friendly 24hr front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Amenities
Close to bus routes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

steffen

Liked: Cleanliness
Relatively cheap accommodation in Edinburgh that is easy to reach. All in all, good value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value basic accommodation.

Good value (for Edinburgh) stay in student accommodation near to the centre of the city. Basic but clean, no luxuries but you can ask for tea/coffee. shower gel etc at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mikko

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Two night visit in Edinburgh

Affordable and good accommodation with excellent location. Room was somewat hot but managed to borrow a fan from reception. Nothing to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay was fine, polite girl on check in, and facilities all good. Only downside was the floor in the room was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was good. Great location! Ammentities were advertised, but not working, which caused members of our party to spend unexpectedly for more clothes.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023