About
Beachfront Location Murray Library Hostel in Anstruther offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sandy shore or enjoy the salty air. Modern Facilities The hostel provides free WiFi, a lounge, shared kitchen, games room, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, tour desk, and luggage storage. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature private and shared bathrooms, carpeted and parquet floors, and sea views. Family rooms and private check-in and check-out services ensure a pleasant stay. Nearby Attractions Billow Ness Beach is just a few steps away, while Anstruther Golf Club lies less than 0.6 mi from the property. Other attractions include St Andrews Bay (8.1 mi) and St Andrews University (9.3 mi). Dundee Airport is 25 mi distant.
288 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 9.3
- Location
- 9.8
What Guests Say
- “Nice clean room with great view. Nicely furnished. Darius was very friendly. Great old building with lots of character.”
- “The hostel is so quaint and beautiful, lots of lovely little interesting features through out it. The kitchen/dining room is so…”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Beachfront
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Standard Twin Room with Sea View
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Feather pillow(s)
1/4Double Room with Sea View
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Feather pillow(s)
1/1Standard Double Shared Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
1/4Family Room with Sea View
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Feather pillow(s)
1/1Standard 8 Bed Dormitory
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood or parquet floors
1/2Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Feather pillow(s)
1/2Double/Twin Room with Sea View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
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What Guests Loved
Based on 288 reviews
Pros +
- Location is great
- Nice clean room with great view. Nicely furnished. Darius was very friendly. Great old building with lots of character.
- The hostel is so quaint and beautiful, lots of lovely little interesting features through out it. The kitchen/dining room is so spacious, modern and bright, with everything you could need. The reading room is very cosy with lots of space for chilling out. I stayed in the family room with my 2 teenagers, there was plenty of room for the 3 of us. The beds were very comfy! The room was very clean and well equipped, as was the private bathroom. The view was beautiful! Looking right out over the bay. Parking was easy to find, on the street round the back of the hostel, however this might be a different story in the middle of summer. The manager Darius was very welcoming and friendly, and made us feel very comfortable during our stay. I truly loved my stay at Murray Library, and I will definitely stay there again.
Cons -
- We were charged extra for an extra person but weren't aware of it when buying.
- The mattress needs replaced. It sunk in the middle and was uneven.
- Maybe a slightly later check out would be nice, especially travelling with teenagers who can never wake up in the morning.
Location is great
We were charged extra for an extra person but weren't aware of it when buying.
Nice clean room with great view. Nicely furnished. Darius was very friendly. Great old building with lots of character.
The mattress needs replaced. It sunk in the middle and was uneven.
The hostel is so quaint and beautiful, lots of lovely little interesting features through out it. The kitchen/dining room is so spacious, modern and bright, with everything you could need. The reading room is very cosy with lots of space for chilling out. I stayed in the family room with my 2 teenagers, there was plenty of room for the 3 of us. The beds were very comfy! The room was very clean and well equipped, as was the private bathroom. The view was beautiful! Looking right out over the bay. Parking was easy to find, on the street round the back of the hostel, however this might be a different story in the middle of summer. The manager Darius was very welcoming and friendly, and made us feel very comfortable during our stay. I truly loved my stay at Murray Library, and I will definitely stay there again.
Maybe a slightly later check out would be nice, especially travelling with teenagers who can never wake up in the morning.
Clean and comfortable room, with great view
Central property with excellent parking nearby. Also has a bus stop right outside
No complaints
Wonderful building, very well renovated! The kitchen was fantastic and so were the common areas. We had a double room. It was large with an amazing view of the sea. We loved our stay.
Room was bright and clean with a wash hand basin and good view of the harbour.Double bed was big & very comfortable.Singular communal toilet was clean. Twin communal showers were clean but one had an inadequate door lock.Communal kitchen is excellent.
No bedside light(s); no desk; no TV; single coat hanger on coats/umbrellas stand; no tumbler.Hot water tap in room wash hand basin took about 10 minutes to deliver warm/hot water.Communal showers took about 10 minutes to deliver warm/hot water.Bedroom decor is very dated.
Great location (although difficult parking situation), clean, great views, has everything I needed, lots of toilets which is great
Would like male and female separate dorms for extra comfortability, difficult parking, no chairs with backs in the kitchen
The place was in a great location which gave a good view out the window.. The place was clean and tidy.
I don't have anything negative to say about this place
You can't beat the location of this hostel in Anstruther. It's right at the bus stop and close to everything. Supermarket is a 5-10 minute walk away. The hostel is very well run and very clean. Bathrooms are great. Great showers! We never had to wait for a shower and there is a sink in the room as well. We usually stay in hotels, not hostels, but we had a private room and we were perfectly happy with Murray Library.
We had a sea view room, but the position of the bed in relation to the window meant that we couldn't sit in bed and look out the window at the view.
Great location. Friendly staff and nice facilities
Loved the hostel, calm and comfortable, good kitchen and great showers( very important after a long days walking) Good to be so very close to bus links along the coast.
Super cute, super clean. We had a great time. Lovely and forthcoming staff.
Our room had quite thin walls. If we‘d stayed longer and wanted to sleep in, that would have been hard depending on other guests staying in the room next door. But everything else was wonderful. A place worth checking out.
Staff very helpful and replied promptly to all messages and questions
Parking right outside was not possibly but plenty car parks 5-10 mins walk away
Darius was very kind and gave great advice for my journey. Room and bathroom was clean quiet and comfortable.
Overlooking sea and harbour. Lovely large kitchen/dining room with sea views. Central location and near St Andrews.
We had a gorgeous, light and airy family room overlooking the sea. The room and all the communal areas were clean and lovely. It was easy to access and centrally located in anstruther by the harbour.
Nothing!
Beautiful location in a historical property with view to the sea and Fife Costal Path within a short walking distance. Shared facilities (Kitchen and lounge) are spacious clean and well maintained. Shared Toilets and showers are modern, clean and also well maintained. The dormitory room is clean, well maintained with a comfortable mattress. Large supermarket ( Morrisons) is within a relatively short walking distance as well as award winning ice cream, fish and chips :)
Super convenient initial access to the hostel using the pin number provided. Darius the hostel manager was on hand to welcome us and provided great service by getting us into our room early. The room was excellent with a fantastic view of the sea.
What a lovely clean accommodation. We were slightly concerned about booking into a hostel, but we were pleasantly surprised on arrival. The rooms were clean and well maintained, our view was spectacular and the living spaces were kitted with everything one would need. I would highly recommend it to anyone passing through the area.
- The host was so pleasant.- the rooms were clean - the views were amazing - the shared spaces were tidy - perfectly situated - most of all, it was quiet.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Food & Drinks
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that the private toilets and showers at the property are not en suite.
Location
7 Shore Street, Anstruther
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