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Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Princes Street

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Private kitchen
Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide) | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide) | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Private kitchen

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Standard Studio, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide) | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

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
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchen

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

Highlights

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

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Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
31 Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8EH

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 18 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 21 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hoppy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gautam’s - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

When you stay at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 411 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • 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 will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 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

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Destiny Student Holyrood - 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 Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation like?
Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation is in Abbeyhill, a short 16-minute walk from Royal Mile and 12 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travelers say this hostel is in a good location.

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We stayed for one night and it was good value for money, but I wouldn’t spend more than 2 nights there
Margaux, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Were a couple in our 50's that stayed as we booked late for Fringe & couldnt find any other affordable accommodation. It was the same as our daughters uni flat - which amused us!! The 3/4 size bed was "cosy" but comfortable. En suite was spotless with a better shower than our daughter's got! Used the kitchen fotmr hot drinks only. Walkable into town. We weren't sure what we'd make of it, but turned out to be great & would book again.
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Left after 1 night
It was clean and basic as I'd expected it would be. Kitchen was well equipped and the ensuite was fine. The mattress was the big problem with springs sticking in our backs all night. That coupled with the flatmates who came back at 3am and insisted on slamming doors for 2 hours meant we found somewhere else to stay for our second night. Would not go back.
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to the city but not the best option
Reception is available 24/7 and they are very kind and friendly. Unfortunately our room didn’t have working lights, we reported the issue since the very first night but it never got fixed. As reference we were there three nights. Also, they didn’t clean our room during our stay. Important the place is called Breau House not Holyrood.
Carolina, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

William, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Iain, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The UK can be expensive, and Edinburgh especially.. so this student accommodation alternative is a welcome option! It was neat, clean, and offered just the right amount of space.
Nicole, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Solid no frills affordable option during Fringe
Basically a college dorm room. Simple, clean with en-suite. 5 minute walk to Holyrood palace and 20 minutes uphill to the castle. Despite having one window that opened slightly, the room was airless, warm and uncomfortable and I could not have stayed there without having rented a fan from the front desk. No housecleaning and one towel during a four day stay. That said, it was an affordable option.
Kenneth, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

In the land of the Fringe, where the bagpipes do play, There’s a place called Holyrood where students do stay. It’s called Destiny Student, a name bold and bright, But oh, let me tell you of my curious night. The room was quite cozy, the bed firm and neat, But there was a stain, right there on the seat! It was dodgy, suspicious, a mystery spot, And I couldn’t help wonder just what it was not. Was it ketchup from chips? Or perhaps something worse? A spill from a drink? Or a magical curse? I pondered and wondered, but couldn’t quite tell, So I left it alone, said, “Oh well” The shower was splendid, the water ran hot, But that stain on the seat—I simply could not! Forget it, ignore it, or wipe it away, So it sat there and haunted my Fringe-filled day. The festival’s fun, with laughter and cheer, But the stain on the seat, it lingered so near. The shows were fantastic, the acts were a blast, But back in my room, the stain held fast. So here’s my review, with a wink and a rhyme, Destiny Student’s a place for a good time. But beware of the seat with a stain that won’t fade, For in the heart of the Fringe, strange memories are made!
Hans, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really happy for the price. Doors were quite noisy so could hear people coming and going in other flats but didn’t bother us
Rebecca, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It was clean and the bed was adequate. The en-suite bathroom fan ran for hours . The fire doors to the main corridors and to each room slammed shut which was disturbing at night and early morning. The kitchen had a strange smell. The lighting in the room was stark with just one ceiling light but it was an easy walk into Edinburgh centre from here and we didn’t use the accommodation for much other than sleeping as it was very basic and the community area was uninviting. The check in was ok and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Jane, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

In the land of the Fringe, where the bagpipes do play, There’s a place called Holyrood where students do stay. It’s called Destiny Student, a name bold and bright, But oh, let me tell you of my curious night. The room was quite cozy, the bed firm and neat, But there was a stain, right there on the seat! It was dodgy, suspicious, a mystery spot, And I couldn’t help wonder just what it was not. Was it ketchup from chips? Or perhaps something worse? A spill from a drink? Or a magical curse? I pondered and wondered, but couldn’t quite tell, So I left it alone, said, “Oh well, what the hell.” The shower was splendid, the water ran hot, But that stain on the seat—I simply could not! Forget it, ignore it, or wipe it away, So it sat there and haunted my Fringe-filled day. The festival’s fun, with laughter and cheer, But the stain on the seat, it lingered so near. The shows were fantastic, the acts were a blast, But back in my room, the stain held fast. So here’s my review, with a wink and a rhyme, Destiny Student’s a place for a good time. But beware of the seat with a stain that won’t fade, For in the heart of the Fringe, strange memories are made!
Hans, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nicola, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money accommodation.
Excellent value for money during expensive festival time in Edinburgh. The location was a 15/20 minutes walk to the Royal Mile and access to lots of venues. The no frills accomodation had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Nice to have access to a well equipped kitchen.
Eva, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

This was afforable (for edinburgh in august) and ths staff were nice and very helpful when needed. The miniscule window didnt air out the room at all so even overnight it was humid and too hot. Also the bathroom light and fan were automatic so if you needed to use the bathroom in the night you were stuck with bright light under the door and loud whirring for about 10 minutes afterwards. I dont reccomend twin rooms with a bunk. The main lower bed was large and comfortable but the bunk bed placed over that was shaky, small, uncomfortable, didnt leave enough headspace, and the ladder to climb up needed shoes it was so sharp and hard on the last two steps. I wouldnt stay here again for those reasons but if you are looking for a room alone or not during the hotter parts of summer I imagine this would be much more comfortable to stay in.
Asher, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything we hoped it would be! Safe affordable, convenient with facilities to cook our own dinner and do laundry!
Emma, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Royal Mile and Hollyrood.
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location! good deal for the price Bed was uncomfortable, all of the other destiny student accommodations I've stayed at were nicer
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was cheap, it was accessible, it was safe. It could be a bit loud from the sound in the halls, and I’ll forever hear the screeching birds in my dreams but it worked. We had a bathroom, our door locked and it served us for the 1 night we were there.
Grace, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location of the hotel was good and staffs’ approach to the guests were very friendly. However, cleanliness of the room was poor. There was spider webs on the walls, the shower wall and floor was dirty. Also, the mattress was uncomfortable.
4-night family trip
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