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Reviews of Murray Library Hostel

7 Shore Street, Anstruther, KY103EA, United Kingdom

#22 of 76 hotels in Anstruther

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Review score

Based on 425 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.9

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Beautiful location in a historical property with view to the sea and Fife Costal path
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    N/A

    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 :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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.

    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.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Great hostel, lovely town, beautiful weather - all round superb.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    A very good, clean hostel with pretty rooms and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit impersonal because there is no staff present (as far as I can tell). We received all instructions via Email / Message which is ok but also a bit unpredictable when travelling without mobile phone connection…

    The location was perfect. We were also able to park our car around the corner and the hotel was very clean and easy to access even though there was no one there (at least we haven’t seen anyone)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location and lovely hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wobbly/flimsy bunk beds which meant every time you climbed the ladder, turned over, the whole bed wobbled. Maybe it was just my bed on the top bunk.

    Excellent location, great comms with the booking staff, spotlessly clean, lovely big kitchen.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    I really loved our stay here. It was really straight forward, zero fuss, immaculate, relaxing, chilled. Stunning views over the harbour. Comfortable bed. Spacious room. Super clean toilet & shower. Beautiful old building. The whole process was easy, instructions were clear from the hostel in my inbox. It was a last minute get away and everything about it suited us to a tee. I would absolutely stay again zero hesitation.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well equipped.Lovely room with lovely view. Nice lounge.Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    it was good but be aware - rooms are packed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bed are checking if both levels are used: it disturb the night. it would be better with 6 max per room and not 8 personnes. we happened to have 2-3 snory people from 8 … it was a little too packed and warmy - sticky in the morning i can’t see how there is place for 8 if all are with trecking backpack.

    location & services are good easy check in through codes sent online 1 day before laundry for 10pounds & fast if there is not too much demand

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress and the bed were very uncomfortable and old, and we didn't sleep very well. What a shame, because everything else was very good.

    Very central hostel, with many places to eat nearby and the port just a 2-minute walk away. The room was impressive, with beautiful views of the sea and the beach. The building is an old library, and the common areas were very nice. The detail of the binoculars in the room, very curious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    I had a wonderful stay at the Murray Library visiting Anstruther and Pittenween. Public transport and feet only.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, character, cleanliness, comfort, view, facilities it was perfect

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

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

    Great location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Spotlessly clean and beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely nothing

    The library is an exceptional building both inside and out with all of the beautiful features remaining. The view from the window is breathtaking. My chum had forgotten her book but found many in the common room - that room was also beautiful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely atmosphere, very friendly hostel keeper - and great to have binoculars provided!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    10
    Welcoming and charming hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location can’t be beat! It is the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in. Modern, clean facilities with old world charm.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Clean, comfortable central location ideal for exploring.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No tv but thats just us!

    Location excellent with room overlooking harbour. Nice host and place very clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

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

    Brilliant location,immaculate accommodation, and having the codes to enter the hostel and room made it easy not to disturb others 😴 xx ❤️

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had two rooms, each with a double bed. Both rooms were clean and looked over the water. Both rooms had a small sink, which was a really nice touch. We had clean linens and bath towels. The rooms were a good size. There was one other room in our floor. The five people (including us) on the floor shared two shower stalls and one toilet. I didn't venture up to the other floors, but they must have had a similar setup since they didn't seem to be using our facilities. There were also two washrooms on the main floor that were for everyone. This was outside of a large games room. There was a large kitchen with a big harvest table, and we enjoyed talking to the other guests in the morning. The hostel was very quiet. We parked in the public lot just past the hostel, then moved the car to the street right beside the hostel later in the day. We stayed here so that we could attend the Pittenweem art festival. This was very close and walkable (40 mins) via a shoreline path.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Great place to stay in the East Neuk
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Great location, facing the sea. Beautiful spacious kitchen. Great showers. I stayed in the 8 bed dorm room and it was ideal, my bunk was really comfy. Great value option for the East Neuk. Darius, the owner, was friendly & welcoming. Bus stops just outside. An award winning chippy and a local bakery just nearby.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with a freezer in the kitchen but that's my only criticism!

    Large room, comfortable bed, wonderful views, great kitchen, sea view!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful place! It's the cleanest hostel I've seen, in a lovely historic building, and the location couldn't be better. The bus stops right outside the door, the sea is across the road, right on the Fife coastal trail and in the heart of scenic Anstruther. The spotless kitchen with its big family-style table was a bonus. I felt right at home - thank you Darius!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    9.0
    All around great hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location for Fife Coastal Path trekking. Beds are comfortable, bedding is nice. Kitchen is big and bright in the morning.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    10
    I’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was perfect.

    Excellent host, sparkly clean, lovely other travellers, gorgeous communal space, excellent cinnamon buns in the free food box. Right next to bus stop on the harbour front. Couldn’t have been better

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right in the center of town. Clean comfortable rooms, a well furnished kitchen and lovely lounge area. Laundry washed and dried for small fee

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in June 2025

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