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Destiny Student - Cowgate

Ziggurat, Wellgate House, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 344 4897

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Overall guest ratings

7.7/10 Good
based on 574 reviews

Review highlights

  • 10.0
  • 9.3
  • 8.6
  • 5.0

Good to know

  • Good kitchenette
  • Great reception

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    About

    Located in Old Town, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Tron Kirk, St. Giles' Cathedral, and Festival Theatre. Greyfriars Kirk and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes.

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    Amenities

    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Internet
    • Concierge service
    • No smoking
    • Express check out
    • 24 Hour Front Desk
    • Laundry facilities
    • Pets not allowed
    • Storage available
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    Overall rating

    7.5 Good
    based on 573 reviews
    • 10.0 "Incredible bar."
    • 9.3 "Terrific location."
      10.0 "City centre within easy reach, said 100%."
      10.0 "100% liked the proximity to sightseeing."
      10.0 "100% thought it was easy to get to the train station."
      10.0 "100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby."
      10.0 "Near to public transport, according to 100%."
    • 8.6 "Great service."
      9.5 "95% found the staff to be very friendly."
      7.9 "79% said the reception staff was great."
      7.5 "75% thought the service was very professional."
    • 6.0 "Internet is average."
      5.6 "56% thought the wifi quality was ok."
    • 5.9 "Average cleanliness."
      6.1 "Only 61% said rooms were clean enough."
      5.7 "Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 57%."
    • 5.0 "Breakfast is mediocre."
    • 4.0 "Rooms are not good."
      2.2 "78% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      3.1 "69% said rooms were small."
      3.7 "63% complained about the bathroom."
      1.4 "86% thought they were poorly maintained."
      2.1 "79% thought the tv was sub-standard."
      2.7 "73% had problems with the shower."
      1.2 "88% found problems with the furniture."
      3.8 "Air conditioning was criticized by 62%."
      3.3 "67% criticized the small bathroom."
    • 3.0 "Quite uncomfortable."
      2.2 "78% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      3.1 "69% said rooms were small."
      2.4 "76% thought it was too noisy."
      3.8 "Air conditioning was criticized by 62%."
      3.3 "67% criticized the small bathroom."
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    Overall rating

    7.5 Good
    based on 389 reviews
    • 9.3 "Terrific location."
      10.0 "City centre within easy reach, said 100%."
      10.0 "100% liked the proximity to sightseeing."
    • 8.5 "Great service."
      9.6 "96% found the staff to be very friendly."
      7.8 "78% said the reception staff was great."
      7.1 "71% thought the service was very professional."
    • 6.0 "Internet is average."
      5.7 "57% thought the wifi quality was ok."
    • 5.8 "Average cleanliness."
      6.1 "Only 61% said rooms were clean enough."
    • 3.7 "Rooms are not good."
      2.1 "79% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      2.6 "74% said rooms were small."
      3.5 "65% complained about the bathroom."
      1.4 "86% thought they were poorly maintained."
      2.5 "75% thought the tv was sub-standard."
      2.5 "75% had problems with the shower."
      3.6 "Air conditioning was criticized by 64%."
      1.1 "89% found problems with the furniture."
    • 2.7 "Quite uncomfortable."
      2.6 "74% said rooms were small."
      2.1 "79% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      2.4 "76% thought it was too noisy."
      3.6 "Air conditioning was criticized by 64%."

    Overall rating

    7.3 Good
    based on 63 reviews
    • 9.3 "Terrific location."
    • 8.6 "Great service."
      9.3 "93% found the staff to be very friendly."
    • 6.0 "Internet is average."
    • 5.9 "Average cleanliness."
      6.1 "Only 61% said rooms were clean enough."
    • 3.9 "Rooms are not good."
      2.8 "72% said rooms were small."
      2.1 "79% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      3.9 "61% complained about the bathroom."
    • 2.7 "Quite uncomfortable."
      2.8 "72% said rooms were small."
      2.1 "79% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

    Overall rating

    7.4 Good
    based on 120 reviews
    • 9.3 "Terrific location."
    • 8.6 "Great service."
      9.5 "95% found the staff to be very friendly."
      8.0 "80% said the reception staff was great."
    • 6.2 "Internet is average."
      5.7 "57% thought the wifi quality was ok."
    • 5.9 "Average cleanliness."
      6.1 "Only 61% said rooms were clean enough."
    • 4.3 "Rooms are not good."
      3.8 "62% complained about the bathroom."
      2.7 "73% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      1.3 "87% thought they were poorly maintained."
      3.7 "63% said rooms were small."
    • 3.4 "Not very comfortable."
      2.7 "73% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."
      2.4 "76% thought it was too noisy."
      3.7 "63% said rooms were small."
    Hotel type
    Friends Hotel
    Guests recommend this for traveling with friends.
    Good to know
    "Good kitchenette"
    "Great reception"
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