Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Royal Mile
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Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation

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Deluxe Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
Exterior detail
Desk, bed sheets
Deluxe Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)
Desk, bed sheets

Overview of Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation

Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Ziggurat, Wellgate House, 200 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NQ
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh4 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle10 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)27 min drive
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Room options

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (3/4 Double Bed - 120cm wide)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 5 min walk
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Bannerman's Bar - 3 min walk
  • The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk
  • The Piper's Rest - 2 min walk
  • Whistle Binkies - 2 min walk

About this property

Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation

Hostel near Royal Mile
A short walk from University of Edinburgh and Princes Street, Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation provides laundry facilities and more.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, limited housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
  • 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
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 Cowgate Hostel Edinburgh
Destiny Student Cowgate Hostel
Destiny Student Cowgate Edinburgh
Destiny Student Cowgate Campus Accommodation
Destiny Student - Cowgate Edinburgh Scotland
Destiny Student Cowgate (Campus Accommodation)
Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation?

Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Vaults, Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 5 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 6 minutes.

Destiny Student Cowgate - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent value. Bedsheet smelt of vomit unfortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're here for the Fringe this location is perfect. If you're looking for just a basic, no frills amenities this is the place to be. Seeing as you'll be out at shows, there's no need for anything more. The bedding is notttt going to be a high thread count for their sheets and pillows...but you're not here for that. The kitchen and common space that you only share with a few other rooms, is perfect and was kept clean. However, if you are here for the Fringe....bring a white noise machine to help reduce the street noise...it will not stop until 4 am. Which isn't something you can hold against this place, the location is great and the noise is a compromise you make. The staff here, tried to accommodate my request to move, but ultimately didn't work out. They are the best, and I saw them be so patient with other guests where there was a language barrier.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central in Old Town and surprisingly quiet. Apartment spacious and kitted out reasonably well. Could have been cleaner - little things like washing up racks etc and missing sink plugs. There was a smell of mould. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream's come true.
I have been reading of the Fringe for 30 years, this year I joined a' Rock Choir' and performed there,it was amazing, everything I imagined, I was so pleased with the central position for the accommodation, it was so easy to access all of the entertainment. All of the staff at reception were happy and helpful, I would recommend it to anyone, and I hope to be with you next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
We booked for a trip to the fringe but sadly this place was disappointing, even for a student flat. Positives were the location and proximity to city events as well as the helpfulness of staff however several things in the studio flat we booked were broken, there was nothing more than warm water for the duration of our stay and the bed was terribly uncomfortable. Having not long graduated, I wasn’t expecting the Ritz but it didn’t feel like great value for money when being let out to the public and think I might pay that bit extra next time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019