Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
Slateford Station - 12 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 18 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 20 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 13 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 18 min walk
Restaurants
The Joker & the Thief - 4 min walk
Not Just Coffee - 3 min walk
The Brass Monkey Leith - 2 min walk
The Harp & Castle - 4 min walk
Coffee Tepuy - 1 min walk
About this property
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
At Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Also, Princes Street and George Street are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Balfour Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 13 minutes.
Languages
English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
238 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2015
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 43
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Policies
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.
Does Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation and nearby?
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation has an arcade.
What's the area around Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation like?
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation is in Leith, a short 4-minute walk from Balfour Street Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Sep 6, 2024
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
Gráinne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2024
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
Kelly, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Accommodation basic but have paid much more for much less in Edinburgh and good natured helpful staff. Have already recommended to friends
David
David, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
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.
Dorota
Dorota, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2024
Lorna
Lorna, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 15, 2024
Rajesh
Rajesh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Chih-Yu May
Chih-Yu May, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Well located student accomodation.
Good: Location, cost compared to other Edinburgh hotels, studio had everything needed.
Bad: Nothing really at the price.
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
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.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 2, 2024
Raphael
Raphael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 1, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 28, 2024
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.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 27, 2024
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!!
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 25, 2024
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2024
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
PETER
PETER, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2024
Callum
Callum, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 14, 2024
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.
Claire
Claire, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 14, 2024
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Chuanzi
Chuanzi, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 9, 2024
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 8, 2024
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.