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NO CHILDREN UNDER 14 ALLOWED.

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful city!

Please see "Things to Note" before booking with us! - No Under 14's allowed in our hostels under any circumstances!

All under 18's (no under 14's) must be booked into a room with an adult/guardian. They are not permitted to share dormitories with guests who are not part of their family/travel group and therefore all the beds in a room must be booked if you are travelling with anyone under 18 (no under 14's)

We cannot guarantee that groups will be roomed together. This depends on availability.

We have a 48 hour cancellation policy - if you wish to cancel, you must give us 2 days notice before your arrival date.

No Shows will be charged in full.

Government Issued ID required at check in

Check in: from 2pm

Check out: before 10am

We do not accept Stag or Hen bookings. If you book a Stag or Hen party, your booking will be cancelled/you will be refused check in.

Centrally located in Edinburgh's West End near the ancient and beautiful Dean Village and Water of Leith. Belford Hostel is a unique and lively converted church.
Our dormitory accommodation is located within the old church hall complete with stained glass windows! Dorm sizes range from 2-10.
It's a great place to relax and unwind after a hard days travelling or sightseeing, and an ideal spot to meet fellow travellers.

*Please scroll down to read THINGS TO NOTE before booking with us*

We offer free WiFi
Every bed has a double power plug for your phones and computers
Free locker to use during your stay (provide own lock)
Every guest will receive a door key
Private double and twin rooms are also available
We offer a left luggage service on departure
Check-in time is from 2pm. Check out time is 10am
Art Lovers will love the decor


No under 14's in our hostels under any circumstances.

All under 18's (no under 14's) must be booked into a room with an adult/guardian. They are not permitted to share dormitories with guests who are not part of their family/travel group and therefore all the beds in a room must be booked if you are travelling with anyone under 18 (no under 14's)

'Non-refundable bookings' will be charged within 24 hours of the booking being made and as stated, are non-refundable!

Special Events - Easter, Hogmanay, rugby weekends, etc - bookings will be charged 1 month in advance, and are non-refundable. If the card is declined, the booking will be cancelled.

Special Events (subject to change):

24 and 25 July - Luke Combs
7 - 31 August - Edinburgh Festival

6-8 November - Scotland vs New Zealand @ Murrayfield
13-16 November - Scotland vs Australia @ Murrayfield
20-22 November - Scotland vs Japan @ Murrayfield

29 December - 2 January 2027 - Hogmanay (New Years) 3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY

5 - 7 February - Scotland vs Italy @ Murrayfield
12 - 14 February - Scotland vs Wales @ Murrayfield (2 Night Minimum stay)
4 - 7 March - Scotland vs Ireland @ Murrayfield (2 Night Minimum stay)

Groups of 8 or more must contact our booking office before making the reservation. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the booking. The deposit is not refundable.

We accept all major credit/debit cards.

House Rules

Check In

0:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

8.3Fabulous(6449)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.1
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    8.5
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Belford Hostel in Edinburgh offers a unique stay within a converted church, praised for its friendly staff and great location near Dean Village. Guests appreciate the clean facilities and vibrant common areas. Some recent reviews mention noise from thin walls and small rooms, but overall it's a recommended choice for travellers.

Stayed in Aug 2026
8.9
S
Susanne
Female, 31-40, Switzerland
Cool location set up in an old Church. Rooms have roof windows so you can see the high ceiling even from within the dorms. The only negative point was that in one of the rooms we stayed the beds were a bit too squeaky. The other room however was fine. Plus point for wooden frames rather than metal! Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in Aug 2026
8.6
A
Anonymous
Male, 31-40, Romania
Great and interesting place to stay, reasonable price, but mind you the whole hostel is in a former church. Walls separating the rooms are thin and toilets seemed a bit tight. But the kitchen was very generous compared to other hostels, they have a karaoke thing going on for whoever enjoys it, and a bit of a more cozy social room with nextlix and Xbox for who wants to chill down. Staff was very nice and polite, so 5 stars for them
Stayed in Aug 2026
5.7
S
Stefanie
Female, 25-30, Germany
Unfortunately, the beds are extremely noisy with every small move, the mattress is super uncomfortable, and the room has a horrible smell. There is no ventilation at all in the room. We really didn’t have a good night. Not worth the money.
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Location

6/8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland
1.3km from city centre