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Belford Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Princes Street

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Near Edinburgh Castle, Belford Hostel is a haven with lush gardens and laundry facilities. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy the billiards/pool table or get assistance with tour/ticket planning. With luggage storage available and continental breakfast options nearby George Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Locker space

Room options

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Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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  • Free WiFi
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The price is 1.315.518 ₫
1.578.622 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
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About the area

Map
6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DA

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 27 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 10 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Teuchters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Plaza Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Pal - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Also, Murrayfield Stadium and Grassmarket are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Haymarket Tram Station is only 10 minutes on foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 1:00 AM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 7:30 AM)
    • Guests will receive lockbox information
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 4.50 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Belford Hostel Edinburgh
Belford Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Belford Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Belford Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Belford Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Belford Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Belford Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Belford Hostel and nearby?

Belford Hostel has a garden.

What's the area around Belford Hostel like?

Belford Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Princes Street and 13 minutes' walk from George Street.

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Belford Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tiny room which was what we wanted! We were there to sleep and only to sleep ultimately. Basic twin room but had a TV which was nice!
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didn’t spend too much time at the hostel. We needed a place to stay as our flight had been cancelled, it was a lovely experience and would more then likely stay there in the future.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice neighbourhood, lovely people

Belford was my first night in Edinburgh and it was super chill. An easy walk from Haymarket station, the 24/7 check-in was really nice. I had a lovely private room (only 4 of those, so book early!) and the staff were super friendly and kind. It was a chill, well-stocked place right besides Dean Village and not far from West End and their nice bars and cafes.
Kathrine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great historical property which is not too far from the main roads. A converted church, so voices tend to carry. Great for solo travellers because you can get a room for one person. Bathrooms have all amenities, but could use a larger floor mat outside of shower, floors were a little slippery. Inside main quarters, beautiful stained glass and ceiling features. Front desk was very helpful.
Charlene, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful, avoid!!!!!

Damp, smelly, flea bitten stay- wouldn’t send my dog there!!!!
Tania, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff was unprofessional and some where rude. The place was dirty and smelled. They charged for breakfast which consisted of cereal and toast
Teresa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok…ish. I had to climb on bed and onto window sill to reach to close wide open window, and curtains hard to open and close, didn’t see a hairdryer but fortunately only 1 night stay. Bathroom quite alright, large, good, easy, shower, and near to our room. Very noisy, youngsters singing late evening. Reasonable for what it was, but might not go again!
Leonard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vi havde et private room, det var rent og fint. Vi er positivt overrasket over denne perle ☺️ I centrum af Edinburgh var der ikke langt til noget som helst, dejligt sted.
Heidi, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cooles Erlebnis in einer Kirche zu übernachten.
Sonja, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bien

Bon hostel dans un cadre atypique et relativement bien situé.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unsere erste Übernachtung in einem Hostel. Mein Mann und ich sind Ende 50 und hatten ein Doppelzimmer für uns alleine. Bad und WC teilten wir mit anderen Gästen. Es war alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Die gemeinsame Küche mit vielen Sitzgelegenheiten super ausgestattet und jeder der jungen Gäste nett und bedacht, alles aufgeräumt zurück zu lassen. Überall wuselten Hostel-Angestellte und sorgten ihrerseits für Sauberkeit. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können Belford-Hostel empfehlen.
Birgit, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Si no puedes gastar mucho este es un buen hospedaje! Los empleados son amables! Recomendable para personas sin mucho equipaje puesto que hay que subir y bajar escaleras .
Mariela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très sympa! Foncez…

Super auberge de jeunesse! Personnel sympa et serviable! Lieu très atypique on dort dans une église c’est très sympa. C’est vrai que ça sent un peu « comme chez mamie » mais rien à voir avec les commentaires affreux d’odeur de moisissures!!!
Ophélie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zu empfehlen 👍
Stefanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

CASI perfecto

Todo casi perfecto. A excepción de la persona que nos atendió el domingo, ya que este chico fue muy antipático con nosotros, no hacía por entendernos y además nos hizo esperar en dos ocasiones, mientras estaba haciendo una videollamada (no estaba ocupado haciendo cosas del hostel). Por lo demás, por ubicación precio y calidad es prácticamente perfecto! Aunque nos quedará el mal sabor de boca por la actitud del chico del domingo, nos vamos muy contentos por nuestra elección
Ivan, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

hébergement fonctionnel

lit à ressort déformé. Pas d'ascenseur, valises lourdes à porter dans les escaliers. Garde des bagages payante.
Isabelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Das Hostel liegt bei Dean Village. Man ist relativ schnell am Castle zu Fuß. Es ist ein cooles Gebäude, das Personal ist nett, die Private Rooms sind sauber. Es ist natürlich ein klassisches Hostel. Die Zimmer sind klein, das Bad bei den Private Rooms ist für 6 Zimmer gedacht. Auch da, alles sauber. Man muss wissen was man sucht und was man eben bucht. Das Bett ist leider eine mittlere Katastrophe. Ansonsten ist es für ein Hostel mitten in Edinburgh völlig ok.
Kirsten, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marija, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tonny, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

alessia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

joakim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Maryline, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sander, 4-night trip