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Reviews of Murray Library Hostel

7 Shore Street, Anstruther, KY103EA, United Kingdom

#23 of 70 hotels in Anstruther

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Review score

Based on 359 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    very comfortable and friendly for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I didn't like.

    Lovely vieuw, comfy bed, very clean. Could do with a small table to sit at write/read. Over-bed reading light. Small shelf over basins to put things on. All just non-essential but comfort-increasing; don't always want to sit in the communal spaces.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Very clean. Great host .will return

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    9.0
    Lovely comfortable freindly hoste, convenient for public transport & the Fife Coastal Path.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the property & the situation, wasn’t keen on the shower room situation but they were very clean!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great view and room very clean

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Location and History
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small thing but the back of cubicle grouting in shower could do with cleaning or replacement. Also suggest a glass in room for teeth cleaning....can be got from downstairs.

    What a brilliant location with rooms facing the seafront! So handy too for the wonderful Museuem on History of Fishing in Scotland and the Fife Coastal Path. A priveledge to stay in such a wonderful historic building with many intact original architectural features....floor tiles, staircase, radiators The shared kitchen facilities were good. Having an allocted shower and toilet nearby worked generally well.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was excellent, showers were modern & clean, big communal area and large sun-filled kitchen with all utilities you need.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Clean, tidy and comfortable. Great for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Great location on the shore front and good connections to St. Andrews and the neighbouring coastline.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    9.0
    Clean, tidy, good kitchen facilities and hot showrs and warm heating. Good connections to St. Andrews and Fife coastlne
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location on the Shore front. Good connections to St. Andrews and the Fife coastline

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Great location for the Fife coast and close links to St. Andrews
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location and clean and tidy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Great location, good facilities and really clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great kitchen and lounge, all really well stocked and clean. The room was clean, had great views and the bed was really comfy! Location was really handy, right next to the bus stop.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water didn't come on until 8 and I am an early riser

    Location was brilliant right opposite the harbour and by a bus stop. Very good facilities and beautifully clean

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Lovely location overlooking the sea, the rooms are very comfortable and generally it is very clean. The shared kitchen is nice and generally people staying there were friendly. We arrived late but it was easy to access the properly

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    9.0
    Great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As the weather had turned colder than expected for nov I found the hostel cold until the heating started upp

    very clean excellent location by harbour and bus stops. beautiful view of sea

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    10
    Grand
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the front door

    Just really surprised me not what I was thinking and turn out to be a little gem with great views and relaxing

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedding was very basic, could be more comfortable

    Amazing value for money, great common areas and great location right by the harbour.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay will definitely be back for a third visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing everything was great

    Lovely staff, kind and friendly. Beds were very comfortable and room and toilets very clean. Excellent showers and fabulous well organised and clean kitchen.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the view from my window and the super comfy bed! Welcoming, kind and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous perfect for what we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing at all.

    Long time since i have stayed in a hostel but it was fabulous. Clean, warm, pretty room, Binoculars provided which my daughter loved. We only styed one night but i wish it was longer and would love to come back.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all good 👍

    Centrally placed hostel. Great location, to wake up with views of the beach ⛱️ was great, and that sea air aaaah !

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    Charming hostel at Anstruther, for a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cosiness and informality of an old fashioned yet well refurbished historical bulding (The Murrey Lybeary) , fantastically located at the sea front at the core of the charming Anstruther fishing port. Around, if you decide to relinquish the hostel common kitchen facilities, there are enough shops, restaurants and bars of good quality. Darius, the hostel manager, is a gentle host that make us feel "at home". Very quiet and well fitted private room and bathroom facilities (it was my choice), pristinely clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location, exceptionally clean and tidy and bathrooms have towel, soap and Reed diffuser, very clean sea view.
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is on the harbour front with parking opposite, £1.20 an hour is incredible, so perfect. Private bathroom is on a corridor, but don’t let that put you off. Exceptionally clean with hand soap, towels and Reed diffuser! Room clean and tidy with beautiful sea /harbour view. Even a fresh rose in a vase. Would have loved a kettle in room, but knew this so took my own. It is a hostel not a boutique hotel, but an exceptional one and would definitely stay again!! Great find. Darius was very helpful and welcoming. All details sent through email.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super clean and perfectly managed 5*

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    10
    Cozy, safe, confortable, affordable place to stay in Anstruther.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wished there was body wash in the shower, but I’ve never stayed in hostel before so maybe that’s normal!

    The hostel is in a perfect location, beautiful old library, and Darius is so kind and accommodating. Everything you need is there!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    View was wonderful, excellent location. clean room

    Stayed in September 2024

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