Name: Destiny Student - Holyrood
Address: Abbeyhill, 31, Edinburgh, EH8 8EL, GB

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

angela

A clean basic room, the bed was small but very comfortable. There was a separate kitchen/dining area with all you needed if you wanted to cook. This room also had sofas and a TV it. Complimentary toiletries and tea and coffee were available at reception. Great location for the city centre.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Tracy

Check in was swift with the friendly staff, they also took our bag around 11:30 before our check ib at 3 to allow us to travel light on our first day around the city. Room was very clean, had a fan already in the room which helped during the heatwave. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed for prepare the odd evening meal, breakfast or packed lunch for the day. Labels were provided for the fridge and our things were secure during our stay. The common room is off limits to guests, which was a conflict of the photos of things available prior to booking, so my daughter couldn’t play pool as she’d hoped, but no biggie. Soft drinks I. The vending machine were £2.50 each, so we opted to by out when we could. Wasn’t aware no eating or drinking was allowed in the rooms, so we had to get dressed out of our PJ’s before having a cuppa in the kitchen area while still half asleep. All in all we were very happy with our stay, the bed was advertised small, but me and my teenage daughter slept in it fine for our four nights. Make sure you use your fob to lock your door on leaving the room as it doesn’t automatically lock. Shower was ample pressure, and plenty toiletries, tea, coffee and sugar was always available at the front desk. Ear plugs are also available at the desk if you find the loudness of the doors closing in the building an issue, but it was fine really. The location was brill, close to the palace and royal mile and close by bus stops to the shore and royal mile.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Margaret

Didn't require parking

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Pavel

The stuff was very friendly and helpful

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Margaret

Excellent location. Great price for a city hotel

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Amy

Great room + great staff

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Pavel

Budget friendly accommodation close to the city centre

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Daniel

Would recommend. Clean and decently sized rooms all with private bathrooms, something you are unlikely to find else where for this price. Great for exploring the city or in our case just visiting for a concert.

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Claire

Prior to checkin kept sending links to checkin which did not work, said they would assist on arrival, morning of checkin received messages to say had not checked in night before, was i attending for rest of stay, and unable tp take payment from a card, that was not mine, msged again, to see if we had a room, told sorry their error!⁰ when we arrived girl on desk just laughed and said, dont know what we did there!! Asked me to scan qr code then had to stand away from desk as other people waiting, eventually completed form.....but have to say process was dreadful as was service, also reception dirty, lots of litter.... room functional as expected, but floor not clean. Location for where we needed to be excellent. But overall would not stay again

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Laura

Great location, walking distance to Royal mile. Basic accomodation and ammenities.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Maria Cecilia

It is budget friendly for backpackers and solo travellers. My only problem was the shower not draining well. They also give free coffee and shampoo & body wash, which is nice.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Francine

Love it!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Meghan

I wasn't expecting much from this place. It was just a place to sleep on our last night before we flew out the next morning. The location is very inaccessible, a far walk from anything you'll need and want to do. The area seemed sketchy and unsafe. The room was clean and we had a fan. However the bunk bed was so rickety, I couldn't even safely make it on top. There were missing bolts and Shaked like a leaf. The lower mattress was so worn out. You could see the divot in it. The springs basically bruised your body. We had to take the small mattress from the top bunk and put it on the lower to both squeeze onto it. I slept half on the mattress, half on the comforter. The only reason this is worth any stars is because it's better than sleeping on the street.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Eva

Rented a room with a bunk bed. Upon arrival, the sheets were dirty and half ripped off their mattress. There were also hairs in the shower. The beds were not sturdy at all, only a little turn and the whole structure shook. The air circulation was non existent, our towels (one per person might I add), stayed damp all 4 days. We tried to rent a hairdryer to help with the towels, but they were all out the first two days (only 20 available for the whole building). Even though the price is cheaper, I would not recommend.

Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Samuel

No air cond window opened 2 inches only
81 outside 100 in room so hot couldn’t sleep

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Sam

Shared kitchen was not very clean, room was very hot

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Sumera

For the cost it was fine. Just a bit hot

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

Charles

Fringe hotel

Good place to stay for the fringe

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Janet

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Louise

Cheap and easy to get to

The room wasn’t very clean. Stains on drawers and dust round arms of chair and smudge marks in bathroom. We got a good price though so didn’t wish to complain. Didn’t realise we had a room in a flat. I must have miss read how it worked. Interesting set up.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 Aug 2025

Zachary

The rooms are unbearably hot, even when the outside temperature is cool. they have fans at the front desk but availability is limited and even with them it is horribly uncomfortable to sleep.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

shashi

The reception staff is really nice and helpful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Richard

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Mark

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Hayley

Good location

Good location, was a 20 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat hike and Princes Street. The private bathroom was good and the staff were nice as well. The only thing of note was that the bed was quite uncomfortable, so just something to keep in mind if you’re a bad sleeper.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

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Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Aug 2025

Samuel

no air sicuolstion room like an oven
could sleep so hot

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Eamonn

Dishonest and disgusting customer service.

The accommodation was ok but the service via Hotel.Com was disgusting and frankly detracted from the whole Edinburgh and York trip

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Phillip

Property was fine as a place to rest your head. Room was clean when I arrived and staff made sure we were comfortable with towels, toiletries etc. It was only a short walk to the old town which was very convenient as were there during Fringe and for Oasis.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

stephen

It's student

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Fit for purpose

Pleasant, welcoming and fit for purpose. Condition of communal area tatty and bathroom could be cleaner. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location and great to have Sainsburys and bus stop near by. Superb for park and Arthur's seat, access to Royal Mile and train station. All in all - I would stay again. Price reflects accomodation and clearly states it is not a hotel. I enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Elaine

Edinburgh Festival

Good wifi, good location within Edinburgh

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Roman

Nice and easy location just off holyrood and an easy walk into the main centre

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

Ng Man

its good in general but if there are more dining places in the surrounding it will be much better.

btw, the room is too hot so it will be good if a fan could be provided.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Overpriced but convenient for Fringe

An okay stay for a couple of nights but if you

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2025

Daniel

Our stay was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and all necessities were provided. The area is great. Super walkable and easy access to public transport. One complaint was that it was quite hot in our room. However the front desk did what they could, providing us with a fan.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Bernadette

Close to Arthur’s Seat and Royal Mile!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Miranda

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Susan

Wonderful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Maria Montserrat

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

MR Alastair

Most excellent more like a decent hotel than the student Accommodation I remember from 30 odd year's ago.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Kacy

Even with the lower temperatures in the city, the room was so warm. We slept with the window open but it barely offered relief. There were signs up that they had fans, but when we asked they said they were all misplaced. It was quite uncomfortable to be in the room. Additionally, the shower and the sink drains were quite blocked and didn’t drain well. The location was good, and it didn’t take too long to walk to Waverly train station.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Kiran

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Kyle

Great Place for the Price!

What you

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2025

Cristina

Absolutely Horrible, The Worst Hotel Experience We’ve Ever Had

We travel often and typically stay in budget hotels to save money, so our expectations are always realistic. That said, The College Hotel was by far the worst place we’ve ever stayed. The entire property was filthy and run down from the moment we stepped in. It reeked of something awful in the hallways, and the layout was a complete maze just to find your room.

When we finally made it, we were greeted with a room that felt like it hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. The floors were dirty, surfaces dusty, and the bathroom had that lingering musty smell like it had never dried properly. To make things worse, there was no air conditioning. The room was sweltering hot, even late at night, making it nearly impossible to sleep. We ended up leaving the door cracked at times just to try to cool it off slightly, which didn’t help much, since the halls were full of loud teenagers running around at all hours.

The hotel seemed more like a rundown hostel than an actual hotel. It’s honestly shocking they’re allowed to advertise and operate as one. If switching to another hotel hadn’t cost us another $1,000, we would’ve left immediately.

Save yourself the frustration and discomfort,no matter what your budget is, this place is not worth it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Jared

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!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

Bence

Rooms were very hot. Very difficult to stay/sleep in them. 0 aircon

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Too expensive for what it is.

Very basic - not even soap provided. No air con. But there was a roof and a bed - but this is way too expensive considering that’s all it is, especially as the bed element had a very thin mattress. Noisy with student tourist groups too, thin walls and echoey corridors.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

Mazin

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Megan

Exactly as advertised

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Philip

Good

Unconventional location for a holiday as techically as its not a hotel but out of season uni dormitory rooms, good value for your money considering the London style prices of Edinburgh today, and with buses nearby going into Edinburgh within 10 or 15 minutes in a great location

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2025

Gillian

Convenient location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Roxanne

Very friendly staff, easy check in and just what we needed for a good nights rest before exploring Edinburgh

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Emori

Basic, clean, good

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2025

Jill

A few students at the desk were so polite and awesome and a few were absolutely rude. They need to tell you about the kitchenette and such when you check in. The washers and dryers were disgusting and never cleaned. But the worst were the seagulls that live on top of the building and cry, literally cry, all night. There is an awesome Kurdish Kebab place about 4 min walk, and other great places on that strip as well.
The towel rule is lame and one of the girls at the front would not give me a plastic bag for my little trash can; she actually told me to go buy one at Sainsbury's. Ridiculous. They should work a bit more cleaning the floors/carpet, etc, instead of sitting at the desk all day.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

William

The staff were very nice and friendly and the room was clean. We had a great view from our room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Patricia

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Mamboh

\"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

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Tahiia

Great bang for your buck. Was clean, quiet, convenient. What more can you ask for?! Reception staff were super friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Chye Khim

Ensuite bathroom. Common kitchen for cooking👍. Overall clean

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2025

Rebecca

It does the job. The bed was fine, and the shower was good. Cleanliness and facilities could be better - I don't have high standards for student accommodation but, for example, the fridge and kitchen area smelled odd. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. If you just need a bed and a shower, and are not looking anything else from your accommodation, this will do the job.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Everett

We liked the value and the location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2025

Veronika

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Alan

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

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Arlene

Was cheap and cheerful. Small bed but was fine for a night. Reception had free earplugs etc and lovely
Staff. Would stay again

Only bad part was the closest parking we could get was a 10
Min walk

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2024

Andrea

Mixed feelings about this place. Let me start with the staff being GREAT! Besides that: It’s NOT a hotel, which I understood before staying here. However, you are paying hotel prices and would expect a decent bed and a certain level of cleanliness.
Bed was terribly uncomfortable, and our bathroom had a strong stench of pee from day one. I asked reception to get it cleaned throughout the day and they didn’t do it, when I returned at night someone came right away and cleaned it. It smelled clean for one hour but once the chemical smell went away it was back. It smelled like a public bathroom. Shower had a whole wall of tiles with mold. On top of that, the bathroom light has a sensor and takes quite a few minutes to turn off. Not sure if I would stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2024

Antonio

The room was very clean.as was the shower room.
Ideal for the few days we were there.staff were welcoming and helpful.would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Andrea

I think it worth the price , I’d stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Margaux

We stayed for one night and it was good value for money, but I wouldn’t spend more than 2 nights there

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Ian

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Jennifer

Perfect spot in a central location. Very clean and modern!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

Candy

Really great affordable option to stay in the city. Room was clean, quiet, and the staff were great. Didn't really know what to expect for what I paid but was pleasantly surprised at how easy and basically good it was.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

Mustafa

İlk olaraq bura otel deyil ona görə də gözləntini aşağı tutmaq lazımdı. Otelin girişindən şampun və duş geli götürmək olur amma otaqda sabun yoxdu. Matras çox narahat idi və bir də dəmir yolunun tam yanında olduğu üçün hər 15-20 dəqiqədən bir keçən qatar səsi bəzən bezdirir adamı.
Buna baxmayaraq şəhərin mərkəzinə yaxın olmasına və qiymətinə görə qalmaq olar.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2024

Teri

They charge enough and give you zero amenities. Not even toilet paper! The hallway carpets are disgustingly filthy. Looks like there is blood on the carpets

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2024

Jim

Corridors had not been hoovered for a while, otherwise all good.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2024

Luis

The rooms are perfect for budget travelers. The property was well kept. Every 5 rooms had access to a full kitchen. The place is very clean and quiet and the rooms had private clean bathrooms with shower and a desk plus ample storage for clothing.. it is walkable to a number of bus stops and in a relatively quiet area. The only issue o has is that the mattress was completely worn down, only about 3 inches thick and you could feel every single spring popping through.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2024

Carolina

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Jennifer

Clean and comfortable rooms in a great neighborhood!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2024

Kristjana

Very little amenities in the room. Need to ask for soap and toilet paper.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

William Craig

Close to everything in Edinburgh! Easy to navigate to and from. Price cant be beat for what you get.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Hope

Bed was comfy

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Gulsher

It was a nice and decent place to stay. At the time we went (late August) it was the most affordable place to stay in the city. We got two rooms with double beds and they were even able to get us rooms in the same section. Overall it actually exceeded what we were expecting so kudos to them.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2024

Vernon Bruce

Tiny rooms, uncomfortable beds, bathroom floor needs a mop. Overpriced fo what you get. One positive is a relatively good location.

4/10

Poor

25 Aug 2024

Ivan

The bed is horrible

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Aysel

Thanks everthing . İt is good transportaion. İt is a centre city.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2024

Linda

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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Debbie

Great budget option to use as a base for exploring Edinburgh. Accommodation was spotless and modern. About 15 mins to the castle but there's a bus stop 4 minutes away. 20 mins walk from the nearest tram stop from the airport. Free hairdryer, towels, tea, coffee and toiletries. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2024

Nicole

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Kenneth

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.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Aug 2024

Hans

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Rebecca

Really happy for the price. Doors were quite noisy so could hear people coming and going in other flats but didn’t bother us

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Jane

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2024

Hans

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Eva

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2024

Asher

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Emma

Everything we hoped it would be! Safe affordable, convenient with facilities to cook our own dinner and do laundry!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Daniel

Close to Royal Mile and Hollyrood.