6.9

513 reviews

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel

6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 3DA, United Kingdom

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Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Bar

Garden

Bidet

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, sits at 6-8 Douglas Gardens, about 0.9mi from the city center.

The property has 513 reviews.

Featured amenities include Adults only, Wifi (free), Streaming service (like Netflix), Bar, Garden, and Bidet.

Room options at Belford Hostel span a spectrum from dormitories to private doubles, all kept non-smoking. The Dormitory, 8 Bed covers 215 square feet and features a single bunk bed. The Dormitory, 10 Bed expands to 377 square feet with a single bunk bed. For private accommodations, the Double Room, Shared Bathroom offers 161 square feet and sleeps 4 adults and 3 children with a double bed. The Double Room is also listed, though its bed configuration isn’t specified. Basic, Twin provides a twin bed and can sleep 4 adults and 3 children, while the Dormitory, 6 Bed includes 161 square feet and a single bunk bed for 1 adult. The Room - 2 Twin measures 129 square feet and includes two twin beds, accommodating 10 adults and 6 children.

With this mix of dormitories and private rooms, travelers can choose budget-friendly shared spaces or more private options to suit groups or families. The dormitories come in different bed-count configurations, all non-smoking, while private doubles offer a separate sleeping space for small groups.

Payment is cashless; cash is not accepted. Accepted payment methods include JCB, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Bankcard. The property has 513 reviews and offers amenities such as free Wifi, streaming service (like Netflix), Bar, Garden, and Bidet, with an Adults only amenity noted.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

5.9mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35.5mi

Glasgow Airport

47.3mi

Prestwick Airport

61.3mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Bar

Garden

Bidet

Rooms

Double Room with Shared Bathroom in Belford Hostel

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Shower

Bidet

x4

+

x3

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Belford Hostel

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

160 sqft

Shower

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Standard Twin Room in Belford Hostel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Shower

Bidet

x10

+

x6

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Belford Hostel

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

215 sqft

Shower

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Belford Hostel

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Dormitory, 10 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

375 sqft

Shower

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Basic, Twin

1 Twin Bed

x4

+

x3

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Double Room

x4

+

x3

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Guest reviews

6.9

513 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Billy

8.2

August 2025

During the festival, the price seemed reasonable. The communal showers and toilet areas were very clean. There was a big kitchen to make meals if you were on a budget.

The corridors/communal areas were messy, old and dated. The bedroom needed a make over to make it feel lighter and more modern. There were people playing table tennis till about 4 in the morning and it could be heard from our room. But I suppose it's a hostel so this is to be expected!

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Natalie

8.2

February 2025

Very clean and nice. Bathrooms are newly updated and kept super clean. Staff was super accommodating. Building is old but charming and clean.

The location is a bit far from the city and where everything is at, but take a bus and it's not bad, for the price it was worth it. Noise traveled, which didn't bug me, but if that matters to you that's something to keep in mind.

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Sara

9.1

August 2025

This hostel is unique, common areas are exceptionally big, as are bathrooms. I've really appreciated the cleanliness of the toilets and bathrooms! Beds are comfortable and clean with electric sockets close. The manager is very helpful. The hostel works really well!

Bunk beds are a bit vintage, so the lower bunk does not have enough space to sit completely, I banged my head a couple of times 😂

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Richard

8.2

February 2025

Quiet, clean hostel with very good kitchen facilities (even though I didn't use them); the twin room we stayed in was very warm and comfortable. Point added for tea making facilities in the bedroom. Nice spacious bathroom.

The shower was hot but the flow wasn't very good. Also the rest of the hostel outside our room was very cold but that's kind of understandable given it's a huge old converted church.

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Lauren

9.1

January 2024

The location was good, a small walk from everywhere. The facilities were nice and always clean and the staff was nice. It was cold outside of the room (in bathrooms, and common area downstairs) and then very hot inside the room. Good sized lockers but need a big lock to fit in them.

I didn't like one of other guests in the room waking everyone up at 3:30 - 4 AM because he lost his key, was super drunk, and couldn't find his friend. Guess that's what you get when you stay in a hostel.

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Rawlings

10

August 2025

I liked the cooperative feel of the hostel. Walking into the kitchen there was a pleasant hum of activity. This sort of place is good for people that buy in, and don't expect everything to be like a hotel. Some problema come and go and met with a positive approach.

Nothing comes to mind, and few hiccups but no dramas.

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Simon

8.2

November 2023

Great, quirky establishment in a grade 1 listed gothic building, rooms functional and themed by an artist. Staff helpful & friendly, value for money with a location close to centre. Manager managed to sort i.d. issue, other staff really helpful to extending stay. Really impressed.

Booking.com does not make explicit requirements for photo ID prior to booking. Toilet has an air vent jammed open (bracing early mornings!!!)

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Zuzana

9.1

November 2024

Unique atmosphere and design. Free and friendly situation, seen also among other inhabitants (care for public space and overall sweetness). Free foods in the kitchen. Equipmemt of the kitchen and common room.

Wet towels on the bathroom/restroom floors, inability to open the ceiling window to air the bedroom.

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Samantha

10

September 2023

A wonderfully quirky and stunning building. Perfect for a long weekend stay. Staff were very friendly and super helpful during our stay. Amazing and spacious communal area and kitchen. It was very quiet at night too so we could sleep very well.

The bar in the communal area wasn't open at any point during our stay, not sure what the hours should be though.

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Jessica

8.2

August 2023

Wall art, separate bathrooms for female and male, lots of space in the shower rooms to put your things, good neighborhood, next to a lovely forested walkway by the river, walkable distance to tram and buses, great kitchen area

Thin walls + sound carries easily inside, hot and stuffy when rooms are fully booked, bed/pillow were really uncomfortable for me, tight showers

Points of Interest Around Belford Hostel

Attractions

Royal Scottish Academy

0.9mi

Scottish National Gallery

1mi

Greyfriars Kirk

1.1mi

The Canongate

1.5mi

Royal Observatory

2.3mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2.9mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.9mi

Forth Bridge

7.7mi

Aberdour Castle

7.8mi

Blackness Castle

12.1mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

12.5mi

Falkland

21mi

Falkland Palace and Garden

21mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

22mi

National Wallace Monument

30.1mi

Amenities of Belford Hostel

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Bar

Garden

Bidet

Stay rules - Belford Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property