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Belford Hostel

Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.7 km to Princes Street Gardens and 3.8 km to The Meadows

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 4 km to Omni Centre Edinburgh and 4.9 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 2.8 km to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers and 3.2 km to Princes Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.1 km to Edinburgh Haymarket Station and 3.6 km to Edinburgh Waverley Station

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 2.9 km to Western General

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 88 reviews

5.0/58 Jan 2026

Hou Hin

The room is clean and quiet, needs about 15min walk to city center

5.0/56 Dec 2025

Joshua • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/523 Sep 2024

Kathrine • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/519 Jul 2024

Ophélie • Couple Trip

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!!!

5.0/524 Jun 2024

Stefanie

Zu empfehlen 👍

5.0/510 Feb 2024

Overall, i highly recommend this hostel! A truly cool hostel inside a church! We booked a tworoom dorm, which was great for the price, there were many bathrooms available, so we rarely had to wait. Clean bathrooms, friendly service almost 24 hours a day, a large kitchen with lots of appliances if you want to cook something. The walls in the dorm are thin, so if you are here over the holidays, you should definitely grab earplugs at the desk, but you dont need them once the busy days are over and most people have left. Some of these other reviews mentioned the bright lights at night, we slept with them for 2 nights before realizing there is a light switch you can use to turn off the lights, and then it is completely dark enough to sleep. The location is a bit out of town, it takes about 10 minutes to get there and back from the main bus stop.

5.0/55 Jan 2023

The location is good, close to a few bus stops. Its a 10 minute walk to haymarket. The common room is great with a spacious and clean kitchen. Also, there is a pool table tennis table, plenty of seating, and a board game room. The floor is cold and sometimes wet because the sinks are small. Bathrooms are cleaned frequently. Shared showers are good.

4.8/524 Oct 2024

The bunkers were not the best structurally because i was on the top bunk and every time i climbed up or down the ladder the entire bed shifted and pulled away from the wall. The location was great, the people at the desk were polite and helpful and the beds were surprisingly decent. Great little place to lay your head. Its a hostel so you get what you pay for.

4.8/519 Sep 2024

Lokasinya di luar pusat kota Edinburgh, sekitar setengah jam berjalan kaki, di sebelah desa Dean. Saya sangat bersemangat tentang ide untuk tinggal di gereja. Ruangan di dalam gereja terlihat seperti bangunan kayu terpisah. Kamar-kamarnya memiliki tempat tidur nyaman yang nyaman dengan bantal ganda dan selimut yang bagus, tetapi di luar kamar di koridor dan toilet sangat dingin karena tidak menghangatkan seluruh gereja. Dapurnya bagus dan bersih. Resepsi tidak setiap hari 24 jam!

4.8/519 May 2024

Asrama yang keren di gereja, staf yang ramah di resepsi hanya makan ketika saya melihatnya dan dapur lengkap dan ruang tunggu besar dan semuanya selalu dibersihkan dengan indah. Tempat tidur sedikit berderit tanpa penyumbat telinga. Tidak ada teman sekamar yang komunikatif.

4.8/58 May 2024

I loved that it was in the old church. It was a great building. It was a bit of a walk from the hustle and bustle (15/20 minutes to old town) but in the nicer district, close to Dean village very pretty. The rooms were fine and clean. The only problem we found was that the skylight in the room let in a lot of light as the main lights were still on all night so bring earplugs and an eye mask. And take your own towel for a shower. There werent many female toilets so had to wait in the morning at peak time but there were lots of showers and no queue.

4.8/527 Apr 2024

I had an incredible experience at the hostel belford backpacker! The staff was extremely kind, checked us in early, and provided us with fantastic recommendations for exploring the area. The conversion from an old church was extremely cool and creative, with stunning artwork and a relaxing chilling room. The artwork throughout the hostel was simply amazing. Living inside a beautifully transformed church was mind blowing! I absolutely loved it!.

4.8/55 Feb 2024

We arrived very late, around 3 am, and received instructions on selfchecking in, which were very straightforward. The rooms were fine, as was the kitchen. The building itself is very unique and interesting, walking through the corridors feels like you are in a fever dream. Breakfast was quite expensive and not really worth it.

4.8/530 Jan 2024

It was a nice experience to stay in a church. The common room has plenty of activities and a communal kitchen with cutlery, plates, etc. The staff were friendly, but when checking out they said we lost a key even though we only had one key. Kind of annoying almost being blamed because they are disorganized.

4.8/529 Dec 2023

I got one of the fourperson bunk rooms for a small group of friends. Really enjoyed my stay! Its definitely a hostel, so dont expect a hotellike experience, but it was nice and quite clean and the staff and other guests seemed respectful and friendly. Old town is a bit of a walk away, but its still manageable. It can also get a bit noisy on weekends with other guests coming and going all night, but it didnt make my stay any less enjoyable.

4.8/522 Dec 2023

A unique hostel located in a quieter area just outside the city center. The price is very reasonable. You will never forget sleeping in a former church with amazing artwork! The rooms are small but adequate for a night. A big plus is the reception staff is very friendly and free earplugs! Cheers!.

4.6/522 Nov 2024

4.6/520 Nov 2024

Mereka mengubah gereja menjadi asrama, ide yang menarik tetapi banyak masalah. Baunya tidak sedap, bau apek, dan udara lembab di kamar. Jauh dari pusat kota, sekitar 2 km dari Kota Lama, 25- 30 menit perjalanan, lalu sulit untuk kembali ke hotel. Mereka membangun ruangan dengan sekat kayu di tengah gereja, tidak ada sekat sama sekali. Setiap suara terdengar, baik dari kamar sebelah maupun dari kamar sebelah, bahkan musik di area umum di lantai bawah dan dapur terdengar. Orang-orang berjalan di koridor, pintu dibuka dan ditutup, tempat tidurnya adalah tempat tidur susun kayu dan berisik, Anda harus berbaring diam, singkatnya sangat bising, tidak nyaman dan lembab. Gerejanya dingin, toiletnya jelek dan kurang dibersihkan, air di kamar mandi pasti kurang panas, saya harus mandi dengan air dingin. Saya pikir tempat ini paling mahal 10 euro. Kalau harganya seperti ini, menurut saya oke, murah dan kondisinya seperti ini, tapi ada hostel yang jauh lebih baik seharga 30 euro. Saya datang ke sini karena saya tidak dapat menemukan hostel lain di tengah. Singkatnya, jika Anda belum berusia 18- 19 tahun, jika Anda mencari kenyamanan dan yang terpenting, jika Anda ingin tinggal di hostel standar yang lebih baik di tengah kota dengan harga yang sama, jangan menginap di sini. Atau pemilik bisnis harus meninjau kebijakan harga.

4.6/519 Oct 2024

My boyfriend and i had a great time at the hostel belford. The place had a very distinctive and homely feel to it, the staff was very nice, everything was kept to a very high standard, and the beds were very comfortable! The location was also convenient for various parks, dean village, and cute cafes, and the city center is also a short walk or bus ride away. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!.

4.6/54 Oct 2024

I want to share my wonderful stay at this hostel. Its a cozy hostel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. Its close to the city center, and the best part is that breakfast is always free.

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6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-8:00 AM

Check-out10:00

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk is open during the following times:

Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

About Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel Location
With a stay at Belford Hostel in Edinburgh (West End), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Dean Village and 11 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hostel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Royal Mile and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

Belford Hostel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

Belford Hostel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms.

Restaurant and Cafe
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - Mon, 24 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children