Belford Hostel, Edinburgh Hotels

Name: Belford Hostel
Address: 6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3DA, United Kingdom

HK$732

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Fast facts

Check in from	14:00
Check out by	10:00
Breakfast	Breakfast available.
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Children	Children are not allowed at this hotel.

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Non-smoking

Bar

Lounge

Garden

Smoking areas

More about Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Belford Hostel is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 1 km from EICC. The property is around 2 km from Murrayfield Stadium, 2.3 km from Royal Mile and 2 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

Ratings and reviews

Cleanliness3.0

Location3.0

Service3.0

Rooms2.5

Value3.0

Sleep quality3.0

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Solo traveller

Comment: 5 Oct 2024

Stayed in: Aug 2024

Lovely hostel

I have to say do ignore the neggy reviews. I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel and all the staff are super friendly. Please be kind and respectful to this lot - they’re such good bunch! And the hostel has a really nice chilled atmosphere, best hostel stay I’ve had so far and I’ve stayed in at least four in Edinburgh alone just sayin’.
~ Rose

Business traveller

Comment: 30 Jan 2025

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE – NOT A TOURIST-FRIENDLY HOTEL

I strongly advise against booking this hotel if you value basic customer service and fair treatment. I attempted to make a reservation through Agoda, and the app initially rejected it. Since the booking didn’t go through, I tried again using a different card, and this time it was successful. However, to my surprise, both reservations had actually been processed, leaving me with two bookings instead of one.
I have now spent 96 hours trying to resolve this issue, sending emails and making phone calls to both Agoda and the hotel. Neither has offered a solution, and worse yet, Belfors Hostel has refused to allow Agoda to process a refund, despite the fact that the duplicate reservation was due to a system error.
A hotel that caters to international travelers should, at the very least, have decent customer service and a willingness to help guests when issues arise. Instead, this place has demonstrated a complete lack of professionalism, zero accountability, and no respect for tourists. If they are this unhelpful before you even arrive, I can only imagine the kind of service you’ll get during your stay.
There are plenty of other hotels that will treat you with respect and assist you if any problems occur. This is not one of them. Avoid it.

Couple

Comment: 17 Nov 2024

Stayed in: Nov 2024

We stayed at Belford Hostel in a private room (No. 7), and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The room was not clearly cleaned—there were leftovers from past guests behind the nightstand, which was pretty off-putting. The cleanliness overall was poor, with noticeable dust and a general lack of attention to detail. To make matters worse, the hostel's garbage deposit was right outside our door, which added to the unpleasant atmosphere.
The walls in the room were incredibly thin, and we could hear every noise from the hallway and other rooms, making it difficult to sleep peacefully.
Additionally, at check-in, they pushed (and almost insisted) that we pay for a towel, even though there were towels already provided in the room. This felt unnecessary and a bit of a scam.
Overall, we wouldn’t recommend this hostel unless they address these issues with cleanliness, noise levels, and customer service.

Comment: 23 Sep 2024

Stayed in: Sep 2024

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.

Couple

Comment: 21 Sep 2024

Stayed in: Sep 2024

Decent

Decent for a hostel. We had a private room, clean and the bathroom and toilet facilities seemed to be regularly cleaned etc.
One of the better hostels I've ever been in.
We were able to easily walk to many attractions and all over the city from here, so that was great too!

Location

3.0

6-8 Douglas Gardens, West End, Edinburgh, EH4 3DA, United Kingdom|1.41 km from Princes Street

10 things to dowithin 1.77 km

1.41 km

1.32 km

2.08 km

Transportationwithin 2.09 km

0.60 km

1.93 km

2.02 km

Airportwithin 8.91 km

8.91 km

Check in and check out

Check in from:

14:00

Check out before:

10:00

Good to know

Children

Children are not allowed at this hotel.

Additional beds

Cribs can't be added.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Breakfast

Breakfast available.

Breakfast price

Please contact hotel for price information.

Breakfast options

Western breakfast.

Important information from the hotel

Please note that the following items may incur fees charged on site, you may contact the hotel for the specific amount according to your needs: continental breakfast, Towels. Guests may bring their own.

Accepted payment methods

The hotel accepts the following payment methods: