In the heart of Edinburgh, Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation offers a lively base with an arcade/game room and billiards/pool table. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy concierge services. Guests have praised the multilingual staff.
Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities
Main amenities (10)
24-hour front desk
Arcade/games room
Fridge in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area
Reception hall
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Laundry facilities
Lift
Bath or shower
Limited housekeeping
Arcade/games room
Room options
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Studio, Kitchenette (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Apartment, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
Highlights
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
90 sq m
Sleeps 10
5 Double Beds
View all photos for Double Room (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
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 a short five-minute drive from Princes Street and Royal Mile. Also, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared fridge
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/games room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 109
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath 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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing 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 16 minutes' walk from Princes Street.
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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
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2024
Great find, good availability, easy and quick check in and check out (24-hour reception), very friendly staff, great value for money.
Zheng Hong
Zheng Hong, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2024
Great location near a stop on the Tram.
Pierre
Pierre, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 July 2024
Excellent service considering it is cheap and cheerful. Great location!
Hardeep
Hardeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2024
I like to stay in Leith and at Destiny's because I feel safe and free to go everywhere in Edinburgh
Sara Alessandra
Sara Alessandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 July 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.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
19 August 2024
1 night in Edinburgh
Spent a night there.
Overall, small room with average clean condition.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Well located student accomodation.
Good: Location, cost compared to other Edinburgh hotels, studio had everything needed.
Bad: Nothing really at the price.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 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
8/10 Very good
29 August 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
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
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...
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
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
carrie
carrie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
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.
Teri, Yee Teng
Teri, Yee Teng, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 July 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
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2024
Cheap and cheerful
Cheap and cheerful. Easy access to everywhere.
Colleen
Colleen, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 August 2024
The receptionist are friendly. It was not easy to find a flat and my room.
There are a few supermarkets near the accommodation.
Noriko
Noriko, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 June 2023
Good locations!!
Sirpa
Sirpa, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
20 August 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 trip
8/10 Very good
1 September 2022
Decent location, friendly staff, everything you’d expect from student accommodation.
John
John, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
5 August 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
8/10 Very good
14 July 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 trip
8/10 Very good
9 July 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
6/10 Good
16 June 2024
Acceptable place at affordable price. The bed is uncomfortable. The room as well as the bathroom is clean but some facilities are broken.
Kaung Myat Wai
Kaung Myat Wai, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 September 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
6/10 Good
19 June 2024
Easy student accommodation perfect for a cheap and convenient stay. Front desk was very helpful and welcoming at all hours of the day. The rooms themselves were fine, communal kitchen should have provided cleaning materials. For a nonsmoking building everything reeked of cigarette smoke - I believe our shared neighbours were smoking out their window.