7 Shore Street, Anstruther, KY103EA, United Kingdom
#23 of 70 hotels in Anstruther
Guests' ChoiceBased on 359 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 April 2025
Van
United KingdomNothing 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
Brownlie
United KingdomGreat location. Very clean. Great host .will return
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Nancy
United KingdomLoved 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
Louise
United KingdomGreat view and room very clean
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Thakur
United KingdomA 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
Hannah
AustraliaLocation 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
Craig
United KingdomNothing 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
Craig
United KingdomN/A
Great location on the Shore front. Good connections to St. Andrews and the Fife coastline
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Craig
United KingdomN/A
Great location and clean and tidy
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Shonagh
United KingdomGreat 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
Jill
United KingdomThe 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
Chloe
United KingdomNone
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
Jill
United KingdomAs 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
Andy
United KingdomJust 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
Simone
United KingdomBedding 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
Amanda
ItalyNothing 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
Laura
United KingdomI liked the view from my window and the super comfy bed! Welcoming, kind and helpful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Victoria
United Kingdomnothing 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
Alan
United KingdomNothing, 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
Pedro
PortugalThe 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
Alli
United KingdomLocation 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
Gaby
FranceSuper clean and perfectly managed 5*
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Suzanne
United StatesI 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
Emilly
AustraliaView was wonderful, excellent location. clean room
Stayed in September 2024
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