David Russell Apartments Campus Accommodation

Hotels
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Independent
8 (20 reviews)
Buchanan Gardens, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9LY , St. Andrews , GB
44-01334-467100

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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

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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
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
6
Basic accommodation but great value for money,good location for visiting St Andrews
Pros:

We have stayed before, it’s a good base for visiting family in the area.

Cons:

Beds were not very comfortable

2025-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Cronin • family_with_children • gb
10
Thank you DRA for a wonderful stay in St Andrews, the children can't wait to come back!
Pros:

Staff were all extremely helpful and efficient, and special thanks to Niall who helped us with our apartment :) . The apartment was very well equipped and clean and a super location.

Cons:

One or two of the mattresses were a little tired. We have reported it to staff who are looking into it

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Sheraz • family_with_children • gb
8
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Adel • family_with_children • sa
4
2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Subin • extended_group • gb
10
2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Quadri • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Best memories I've ever had as a tourist with my family.
This apartment provides everything required for a comfortable stay, and their staffs will go above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable.

Lots of attractions at trekkable distance, the city center have some remarkable memories and the beach is a must visit too.

All the children were happy on this trip and they can't wait to share this memories with their friends in school.

Definitely coming back here some other time.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • group • gb
8
Very good
2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family with young children • gb
7
As above,value for money,great location
Pros:

Great location,value for money

Cons:

Dated surroundings,slight damage to blinds.Toilet door did not lock.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family with young children • gb
8
Very good
2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • group • nl
10
Exceptional
2025-07-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family with young children • gb
8
Have stayed before. A good option for extended families.
Pros:

Location, staff,

Cons:

Kitchen could have been cleaner.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Harthy • group • om
8
Very good
2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Miata • family with young children • us
10
Perfect place for families visiting St. Andrews!
Pros:

This is the perfect place for larger groups to stay when visiting St. Andrews. Everyone has their own room and bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped with a large refrigerator and even a dishwasher, and comfortable couches for spending time together. The staff was very pleasant and quick to respond to all requests.

Cons:

The apartments were ideal for us. This isn't a criticism... but it will be easiest if you have a car, as town is probably a 25-30 minute walk. Just a note that each bedroom needs a separate key - so even though all the keys will open the main apartment - it is easy to lock yourself out of your particular bedroom if you're not careful. We had to call to be let in twice during our visit. Totally our fault and they were so quick and kind in coming to let us in.

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • family with young children • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Benvslife • family with young children • gb
7
Great stay in St Andrews - just a short walk from town!
Pros:

I used to be a resident in David Russell Apartment and made a request to stay in the newer flats, this request was met
There is a breakfast option available as there is a bistro onsite which can be paid in addition to the booking or alternatively, booked as a B+B option on the website
The room is spacious - we booked out a 5 room flat for the 6 of us which meant that we had an ensuite for each of us
It is situated about <5 minutes drive from St Andrews town centre and approximately 20-30 minutes walk to most places of interest; but about 45 minutes walk to East Sands
The apartment came with basic amenities, including - some dishwashing tablets, a pot, a pan, some cooking utensils, some soap and shampoo for each bathroom, bedding and linens and a hair dryer
There is also an onsite laundromat (separate washer and dryer) which can be used with a small fee (approximately £3.50 - 1.5 hours for washing + drying)
There was ample parking spaces around the area and close to the apartments

Cons:

Apartment allocation is completely random - a request can be made for ground floor flats but I would highly recommend making a request for either ground floor or second floor flats as the apartments are 4 floors with no accessible lifts - we were given an apartment on the 4th floor!
The apartment utilises a swipe card access for each apartment AND rooms - we were provided a total of 10 key cards (2 for each room). There was an option to unlock rooms with the key card but the manoeuvre only lasted for 24 hours, which needed to be repeated every single day of our stay.
There wasn't enough amenities for the self-catering option, for example, we found out that we had pans, pots and tumblers but no mugs, bowls or plates! However, this was rectified after informing the onsite team regarding the issue.
Our primary concern with the property relates to how the issue above was handled. Due to a shortage of utensils in the apartment, we chose to dine out and informed the onsite team—who were understandably busy at the time—that we would appreciate it if the items could be left outside our door for us to collect upon our return. However, when we came back, we found the items had been placed inside the apartment, and we also discovered that someone had entered each room to fix a shower curtain (none of the bathrooms had a shower curtain). While we were grateful that the requested items were brought up, we were uncomfortable that someone had accessed the apartment without our knowledge or prior notification.

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • with friends • gb
9
Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Clean and bright.
Excellent help from all staff and fast and speedy response from Porters and maintenance people.

Cons:

Could have had another sofa as 9 of us there

Showers slightly deeper slope to drain and a few centimetres bigger to stop shower curtain sticking to your back.

Large water glasses and another jug

These slight alterations would have made all the difference.

2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Julia • group • us
9
Lovely stay and helpful staff. Perfectly fit out family’s needs.
Pros:

Proximity to the City Centre, privacy for each in our group.

Cons:

Doors were quite heavy, which was necessary, I’m sure.

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Irina • group • gb
10
Loved every minute ❤️
2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • group • gb
8
grt value short stay
Pros:

helpfull checkin staff

Cons:

nothing

2024-10-15 • via Nuitee
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David • family with young children • gb
9
Family base for holiday in St Andrews
Pros:

Location, well equipped kitchen, en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom, free on site car parking

Cons:

Bedroom door locks needed card access to be deactivated each day -should be able to deactivate for the whole stay

2024-09-08 • via Nuitee