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Hotel · ★★ · Destiny Student
# Destiny Student - Holyrood

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4 ·  Good 371 reviews ·  #208 #208 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  3.3/5 on Google, 478 reviews ·  8.1 Location score
## About Destiny Student - Holyrood

Destiny Student - Holyrood is a hotel in Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 371 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 411

- **Chain:** Destiny Student

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 14

Abbeyhill [destinystudent.com](https://destinystudent.com/accommodation/edinburgh/holyrood/)

## How Destiny Student - Holyrood scores

Better rated than 3% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Beach access **1.4**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

478 Google reviews

-   5★32%
-   4★29%
-   3★10%
-   2★16%
-   1★12%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **74**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **36**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **17**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Abbeyhill railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Royal Museum of Scotland180 m
-   Holyrood Castle300 m
-   Palace of Holyroodhouse340 m
-   The Queen's Gallery390 m
-   Burns Monument530 m
-   Panmure House Youth Strategy Centre610 m

## Destiny Student - Holyrood: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Destiny Student - Holyrood. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Destiny Student - Holyrood, as the hotel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Destiny Student - Holyrood is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers toiletries within certain chosen rooms. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please.

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## Questions about Destiny Student - Holyrood

### How do guests rate Destiny Student - Holyrood?

Destiny Student - Holyrood has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 371 reviews, which is better than 3% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Destiny Student - Holyrood?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Destiny Student - Holyrood from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### Is Destiny Student - Holyrood close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Destiny Student - Holyrood have?

Destiny Student - Holyrood has 411 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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