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Murray Library Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel in Anstruther with free parking

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Property entrance
Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
7 Shore St, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3EA
  • La Petite Epicerie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Billow Ness Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Anstruther Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 4)

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 fridge/freezer
Dining table
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

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 fridge/freezer
Dining table
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 11 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Anstruther

At Murray Library Hostel you'll be within steps of La Petite Epicerie and Scottish Fisheries Museum. Highlights at this beach hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Anstruther hostel include University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • La Petite Epicerie - 1 min walk
  • Billow Ness Beach - 7 min walk
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 10 min walk
  • University of St. Andrews - 12 min drive
  • Elie Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Murray Library Hostel

Beach hostel in Anstruther with free parking
Murray Library Hostel offers its guests a library, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
Murray Library Hostel offers 7 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Anstruther hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Highchair
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Murray Library Hostel?

Murray Library Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Murray Library Hostel?

Yep, Murray Library Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Murray Library Hostel?

Yep, Murray Library Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from Billow Ness Beach.

Is Murray Library Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Murray Library Hostel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Murray Library Hostel?

No, Murray Library Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Murray Library Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Murray Library Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Murray Library Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Anstruther Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with group
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

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 traveller

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

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

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 traveller

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 👍

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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