David Russell Apartments Campus Accommodation

Hotels
Independent
8 (20 reviews)
Buchanan Gardens, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9LY , St. Andrews , GB

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Garden
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-07-13 16:42

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at David Russell Apartments Campus Accommodation, nestled in the heart of St. Andrews.

Unwind in Style
With 875 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, you can enjoy a peaceful retreat equipped with private bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, and a communal kitchen ideal for meal preparation.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at the on-site restaurant, or grab a quick snack at our coffee shop/café. For your evening unwind, head to the bar/lounge for your favorite drinks.

Seamless Connectivity & Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property and make use of our laundry facilities and vending machines for your convenience.

Book your stay at David Russell Apartments today and experience the charm of St. Andrews!

Important information:

  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
J
John E.
10
St andrew
Pros:

Very good

2019-09-09 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Excellent value for money, easy access into St Andrews and great service. The only negative is that the walls are paper-thin and the fire doors slam so we got woken up by other guests several times late at night /early morning. Breakfast was good.

2019-08-19 via Nuitee
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Polly family
10
Pros:

Flat layout with communal lounge and kitchen shared between 5 rooms makes this a great choice for individuals or groups. Bedroom was on a par with Premier Inn. Very clean and warm room with nice linen. Tea and coffee tray. The en suite shower room and particularly the shower is very small but adequate. The grout and silicon around the shower was due a refresh. Great breakfast choice, hot and cold and lots of vegetarian options. On site bar and bistro.

2019-08-16 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Loved the full kitchen in the suite, lots of space, easy access to St. Andrews proper, great, affordable breakfast in the dining hall. Ideal for families.

2019-07-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Nice little place
Pros:

Nice place for the price. Good breakfast and close to downtown.

2019-07-26 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The reception was very welcoming. Accommodation clean and comfortable.Breakfast excellent

2019-07-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Perfect for a group - individual rooms plus gathering space and kitchen. 25 minute walk to campus. Ask for a top floor unit for the views!

2019-06-27 via Nuitee
L
Lena
10
Four day break at David Russell
Pros:

The accommodation was spotless, the staff were extremely friendly and the breakfasts were amazing. Ten out of ten.

2018-08-25 via Nuitee
L
Lana
10
Lovely trip
Pros:

Great place to stay. Staff very friendly. A little bit out of town if weather not good but cheap for a taxi in/out

2018-08-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Comfortable stay.
Pros:

Comfortable stay with everything you need available. (Need to get a hairdryer from reception and leave a deposit). Cold breakfast buffet excellent, but difficult to keep cooked food buffet hot and appetising from the servery. Great value for money and would definitely stay here again.

2018-07-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Clean, efficient, low cost college housing. Even those long past their college years can enjoy being around young people and appreciate an exceptional value. Although the room is small, it was comfortable enough. The shower is really tiny, though. Just a corner that is partitioned by a curtain, so the bathroom floor gets wet.

2018-06-14 via Nuitee
S
SP
4
No heating facilities
Pros:

The room was very cold, the mattress was too old (the spring were pointing out) and the bed sheets were not very clean.

2017-08-31 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Good value for area
Pros:

Very nice for a dorm. It is walkable, but a long walk.

2017-07-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Get what you pay for
Pros:

You get what you pay for, nothing stunning but good enough, had a problem with a malfunctioning room card but was resolved by staff, breakfast was good had the usual variety. The main problem was the little blocks of what I thought were fudge that I saved for my 6 hour train journey back were in fact soap... massive disappointment. Apart from that all good

2017-07-05 via Nuitee
J
Jay
10
Stay at DRA in St Andrews
Pros:

Ample size rooms, tasty breakfast included. An overall excellent experience.

2017-07-02 via Nuitee
J
Jay
10
Stay at David Russell Apartments in St Andrews
Pros:

Ample space in our room, good complimentary breakfast.

2017-07-02 via Nuitee
K
K
10
Student accommodation
Pros:

Did what it said on the packet. Uni accommodation. Was clean and comfortable. Shared a kitchen with other rooms but not much on the kitchen, just tea and coffee making facilities. A fridge was there to put your cold products in.
The breakfast was plentiful with lots of choice. Not good coffee! A large nespresso machine would be a huge improvement.
V good price for accommodation that is close to the centre of st Andrews.

2017-06-25 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Visiting university
Pros:

Visiting daughter at university. Hotel was convenient. Breakfast was excellent.

2016-08-31 via Nuitee
L
Les
8
Needed to stay overnight in St Andrews
Pros:

Most hotels were very expensive, saw this one and gave it a go.

Excellent value for money nice lounge, good food, comfy clean room , comfy bed a new excellent breakfast. Staff were lovely very helpful.

2016-08-16 via Nuitee
T
tania & sandi
6
An affordable hotel with a generous breakfast.
Pros:

The accommodation was not quite what we expected. The advertising suggested we would get an apartment but we got just a room with access to a shared kitchen. So we felt a bit misled. I think they need to look at their marketing.

2016-08-09 via Nuitee