DESTINY STUDENT - SHRUBHILL, Edinburgh

The property sits on Leith Walk in Edinburgh's East End of the New Town, placing you within a short walk of numerous bars, restaurants, and the St. James Centre shopping area. The tram stop outside provides direct routes to both the city centre and Edinburgh Airport, and buses 11, 16, and 25 run along Princes Street. Waverley train station is a 10-minute walk away. For car access, free on-street parking is available within roughly five minutes' walk, although some areas have residents-only restrictions, so checking signs is advisable. The central location means many of Edinburgh's main attractions, including the Royal Mile and Calton Hill, are within a 15-30 minute walk.

Each room features a 120cm-wide small double bed (often against one wall), a desk, wardrobe, and a private en-suite bathroom. Bed linen is provided, while towels are available to rent at reception. Rooms in shared apartments (5-6 rooms) include access to a fully equipped shared kitchen and living area with a sofa and TV. Studios offer a private kitchenette and living space. Private apartments can accommodate up to 10 people across five en-suite bedrooms, each with a fully equipped kitchen and living room. Windows open for ventilation, but street-facing rooms on Leith Walk can be noisy, and rooms can get warm; a fan is available at reception with a deposit. Soundproofing between rooms is minimal, so light sleepers may find the noise from neighbours disruptive.

The property does not have its own restaurant, bar, or in-house breakfast. Each shared kitchen in the apartments is equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, cookware, and utensils - ideal for preparing your own meals. Free tea and coffee are available at reception. The surrounding area on Leith Walk and Albert Street has a wide range of dining options within 0.3-0.5 km, including Greek, Indian, Polish, and coffee shops, as well as supermarket chains such as Sainsbury Local, Tesco Metro, and Co-op. The shared kitchen is a practical alternative for keeping costs down, especially for longer stays.

Leisure facilities are limited to the games room, which offers billiards, table tennis, and a table football area. Walking tours are available, free of charge, allowing you to explore the city on foot with local guidance. There is no swimming pool, spa, or fitness centre on site. The property's central location compensates by placing you within a short walk of Edinburgh's main cultural and leisure attractions, including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill, and the Fringe venues.

WiFi is available throughout the building and is free of charge. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge and tour desk services, express check-in/out, and luggage storage for £5 per bag on the day of check-in or check-out. A pay-as-you-go laundry facility is available on site (requires a smartphone app). Key fob entry, CCTV, 24-hour security, and smoke alarms are in place across the building. There is no on-site car park, but free street parking is available nearby within approximately five minutes' walk - note that some streets have residents-only restrictions so it pays to read local signage. The lift provides floor access. Conference services such as fax/photocopying are available for an additional charge.