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Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Royal Mile hostel places travelers centrally in Edinburgh, with in-room WiFi and top sights within walking distance.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Private kitchen

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 fridge/freezer
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 90 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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

Private kitchen

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 77 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Private kitchen

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 12

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

  • Sleeps 10

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

  • Sleeps 8

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

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Apartment, 6 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 12

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

  • Sleeps 2

Six Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 12

Four Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

Five Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 10

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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31 Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8EH

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calton Hill - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • ‪Clarinda's Tea Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬6 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 such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a billiards/pool table and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 411 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness 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 transport

  • No on-site 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

  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

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

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?

Checkout 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 mile (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

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 762 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

shashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff is really nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities
For helping me be able to save money I had what I needed, & the place did seem very clean &I was happy to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, easy check in and just what we needed for a good nights rest before exploring Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good value for money for Edinburgh during the festival. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was quiet and the shower good. The location, close to Holyrood Palace is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 4 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

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to everywhere we wanted to go in Edinburgh. Can’t beat the price. It was student dorm accommodations, so keep that in mind but it was just fine for a couple nights of sleep and the student staff were kind and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahiia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for your buck. Was clean, quiet, convenient. What more can you ask for?! Reception staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness

affordable but sparse room for the fringe festival

This was what we were expecting, sparse but affordable accommodations during the fringe festival. It was a 20-25 minute walk to festival venues (or a 10 minute bus ride). Tight for two people, but was clean and staff were friendly. There's a friendly pub (The Regent) a few minutes away, that we used for common space as the rooms are so small. We had a lovely view of Arthur's Seat.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable and I appreciated USB plugs in the headboard (the only place over 7 stays where I saw them). It was very clean and I appreciated the self catering kitchen with stove, oven, fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shared kitchen was not very clean, room was very hot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

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

Handy location

Conveniently located for the City Centre. Good value for Edinburgh. Note: The 2-bed rooms have bunk beds. You will need to bring id evidence of the person who made the booking.
Stayed 2 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

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

Mamboh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"I stayed at this hostel for three weeks during my placement. The rooms were clean, staff friendly, and the location was perfect—close to transport and eateries. Wi-Fi was reliable, and the atmosphere felt safe and welcoming. Great value for money. I’d definitely recommend it for short or long stays
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Exactly as advertised

The room was small but looked exactly like the picture in the ad. The staff was very helpful! 5/5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marivic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation helpful and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable rooms in a great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chye Khim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ensuite bathroom. Common kitchen for cooking👍. Overall clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good stay at the Destiny Student accomodation. Check in was easy, most of it done before arrival. Room was nice, clean, basic but good. Only 15 minutes walk from train station, a few minutes from Hollyrood and the Scottish parliament builds. Would use this again, different from a 5 star hotel but gives you more money to spend on activities
Stayed 2 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

8/10 Good

Ève

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

10/10 Excellent

Ting Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was huge, though no air conditioner in the room , it’s still cozy with fan and window-opened, pretty nice! Staff at counter were passionate and really helped a lot. A little something has to be mentioned probably will Be that toilet seat was actually not match the toilet, just a little bit uncomfortable but not being a problem! Anyway, still a total 5 stars .
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025