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Murray Library Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel in Anstruther with free parking

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Exterior
Property entrance
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, Sea View (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Hair dryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Shore St, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3EA

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 55 min drive

About this property

Murray Library Hostel

Hostel by the sea
An arcade/game room, a library, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Murray Library Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Murray Library Hostel feature perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Murray Library Hostel Anstruther
Murray Library Anstruther
Murray Library Hostel Anstruther Scotland - Fife
Murray Library Hostel Anstruther
Murray Library Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Murray Library Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Anstruther

Frequently asked questions

Is Murray Library Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Murray Library Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Murray Library Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Murray Library Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Murray Library Hostel located?

Situated in Anstruther, this beach hostel is steps from La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Billow Ness Beach and Anstruther Golf Club are also within 10 minutes.

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Murray Library Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean front , access to all going on.

lovely renovated historic library. Manager Jan a great host. Kitchen, laundry, residents suite, very cozy.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing sea views, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb seafront view. Lovely comfy bed. Spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel accomodation nice staff difficult to say much more
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Elsiemae, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great views nice ambience....just not for ambulant disabled ...great for younger people....the residents lounge was so comfy...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Great location, few rooms so sharing bathroom is no problem. Friendly staff. Nice town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lene Søgaard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the place, best hostel ever!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic, friendly and great value for money

This is quite possibly the best hostel I've stayed in in the UK. Beautiful building, fabulous sea view, comfortable room, warm showers, lovely well-equipped kitchen and friendly laid-back staff. Can't fault it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy and comfortable

This is a great place. The rooms are warm cosy and clean. The staff are super friendly. There are plenty of bathrooms which are super clean and the showers are excellent - just what you need after a walk in the sea air! The place is very close to restaurants buts there's also a large well stocked kitchen. Highly recommended and a great base for exploring the area.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the Murray Library. This was our first experience of staying in a hostel and we were very impressed. The building is beautifully maintained, and our room was clean and had a great view over the harbour. The kitchen area is very large and well equipped. Sophie, our host/receptionist, was extremely helpful and a joy to be with. We know the area from previous visits to Scotland anf find it an excellent base for travelling around. Overall, our stay was much higher than our expectations and we would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a hostel and provides all you would expect with places nearby to eat and drink if you don't feel like cooking yourself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location overlooking the.harbour.

Top class hostal accommodation with all mod cons. Double room was great size and bay window offered superb views of the Firth of Forth. Would highly recommend for short.break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan , New South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On the seafront

Despite being in a front room it was very quiet. I was only sleeping there as my activities were in the district within 20 miles. You can self cater but I had a car so had to go away in the day as the parking is very restricted. So I had only one meal at a cafe in the lane behind the hostel. Fife is very scenic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

tom, amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean hostel, Nice people and great location. We were lucky to have sea view room :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Grégoire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ça vaut le détour

Établissement bien sympa, très belle maison de ville face au port, accueil fort sympathique, belles installations, grande et fonctionnelle cuisine commune, chambre taille correcte vue sur mer, sanitaires communs très propres et pratiques. Dommage que les portes des chambres soient si bruyante sinon c'est un sans faute. J ai bien aimé la literie, je précise car c'est pas là cas partout. Pour faire les courses il y a un co-op à 400 m sur la route principale à l entrée de la ville.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Nice and clean and the area. Stayed in a double room as attending a wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On the front lovely view but also quiet

Excellent wouldn't have to think twice about staying there again 👍