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Axel's take: 7.0/10

Belford offers character and useful communal spaces, but comfort is uneven. a basic backpackers’ hostel in a converted Edinburgh church, scored for what it is.

Belford is a basic backpackers’ hostel in a converted church near Dean Village, not a conventional two-star hotel. We'd consider it for a short budget stay: the shared kitchen, communal spaces and distinctive setting give it appeal beyond a bed. Recent Expedia guests often praise the staff and private rooms, while Hostelworld feedback is broadly positive. Haymarket is walkable, though Old Town sightseeing takes a longer walk.

The compromise is sleep quality. Tripadvisor and Hostelworld guests repeatedly describe cramped, stuffy rooms, unpleasant smells and noise carrying between spaces; a private room doesn't necessarily solve that. Cleanliness feedback is mixed rather than consistently poor, with plenty of recent praise alongside bathroom complaints. It's a workable budget base, but we'd skip it if fresh air, quiet nights or an ensuite bathroom are priorities.

  • Best for: budget backpackers; travelers who use a shared kitchen; short stays near Dean Village

  • Watch out for: stuffy rooms and recurring odor complaints; noise through thin partitions; shared bathrooms, including for private rooms

  • Location: West End beside Dean Village; convenient for Haymarket, less immediate for Old Town sights.

  • Rooms: Dorms and private doubles or twins; space, ventilation and sound insulation are recurring weaknesses.

  • Cleanliness: Many recent guests report clean accommodation, but bathroom and odor complaints recur across sites.

  • Service: Recent Hostelworld and Expedia feedback generally favors the staff, despite some negative accounts elsewhere.

  • Amenities: Shared kitchen, communal areas, residents’ bar, free Wi-Fi and lockers; no elevator.

  • Fees and surprises: Expedia lists breakfast as an extra; bring your own locker padlock and expect shared bathrooms.

Axel's opinion of Belford Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Belford Hostel

  • Property type: Hostel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh
  • Amenities: Smoking areas, Ticket assistance, Garden, No elevators, Laundry, Luggage storage, Breakfast, Common kitchen, Free Wi-Fi, Tour assistance, Billiards, Pets Not Allowed
  • Check-in from: 14:00:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in Edinburgh

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Belford Hostel

2-star hotel · 6-8 Douglas Gardens, Edinburgh

Check-in from 14:00:00 · Check-out by 10:00:00

Smoking areas · Ticket assistance · Garden · No elevators · Laundry · Luggage storage · Breakfast · Common kitchen · Free Wi-Fi · Tour assistance · Billiards · Pets Not Allowed

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Axel's take

a basic backpackers’ hostel in a converted Edinburgh church

7.0/10

Belford offers character and useful communal spaces, but comfort is uneven.

Belford is a basic backpackers’ hostel in a converted church near Dean Village, not a conventional two-star hotel. We'd consider it for a short budget stay: the shared kitchen, communal spaces and distinctive setting give it appeal beyond a bed. Recent Expedia guests often praise the staff and private rooms, while Hostelworld feedback is broadly positive. Haymarket is walkable, though Old Town sightseeing takes a longer walk.

The compromise is sleep quality. Tripadvisor and Hostelworld guests repeatedly describe cramped, stuffy rooms, unpleasant smells and noise carrying between spaces; a private room doesn't necessarily solve that. Cleanliness feedback is mixed rather than consistently poor, with plenty of recent praise alongside bathroom complaints. It's a workable budget base, but we'd skip it if fresh air, quiet nights or an ensuite bathroom are priorities.

Best for

  • budget backpackers
  • travelers who use a shared kitchen
  • short stays near Dean Village

Watch out for

  • stuffy rooms and recurring odor complaints
  • noise through thin partitions
  • shared bathrooms, including for private rooms
Location
West End beside Dean Village; convenient for Haymarket, less immediate for Old Town sights.
Rooms
Dorms and private doubles or twins; space, ventilation and sound insulation are recurring weaknesses.
Cleanliness
Many recent guests report clean accommodation, but bathroom and odor complaints recur across sites.
Service
Recent Hostelworld and Expedia feedback generally favors the staff, despite some negative accounts elsewhere.
Amenities
Shared kitchen, communal areas, residents’ bar, free Wi-Fi and lockers; no elevator.
Fees and surprises
Expedia lists breakfast as an extra; bring your own locker padlock and expect shared bathrooms.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

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