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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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British cuisine
In the heart of Edinburgh, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers a haven with a garden and laundry facilities. Savor British cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant, enjoy bike rentals, or unwind with WiFi in your room. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Electric kettle
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 105 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 88 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 24 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Tipsy Midgie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Woods Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

At Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 2000 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Edinburgh First Pollock Halls
Pollock Halls
Pollock Halls Edinburgh First
Pollock Halls House
Pollock Halls House Edinburgh First
Edinburgh First Hotel
First Hotel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh 1st
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Scotland
Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls Hostel
Pollock Halls Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
Pollock Halls
Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation currently open?

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation and nearby?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation like?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is in Southside, a short 13-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 2 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park. Travelers recommend the hostel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good mix of hot and cold options, and all-you-can-eat availability. (61 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Easy decent accomodation for visiting the fringe, well recommended
Nik, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very decent accomodation.
kurian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Edinburgh stay for Tattoo 2025

The rooms were comfortable and excellent for a few days stay. The breakfast was excellent. The location was a little walk from the Royal Mile, but still convenient, with bus ervices available if needed.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast. Clean, comfortable and as described in description
Lewis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Breakfast. Unexpected parking options was a real bonus
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Much better than I expected for the price, which was a real bargain for Edinburgh in August. And an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet included! Would definitely use again.
Hilary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Student staff was very courteous, friendly, and provided the extra information we needed to find our way around town
STEWART, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Typical student dorm room accommodations. Great breakfast buffet with loads of options. Quite loud in the halls from other visitors. Overall good stay. Front desk staff were super helpful and kind.
Megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good buffet breakfast and attentive staff
Mary-Ann, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay

Location good, breakfast v.good
Timon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful good location
Christine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.
Ronald, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Several choices for breakfast. Need to add bumpers to the doors. The self-closing doors slammed making lots of noise. Carpet needed to be steam cleaned.
John, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

There was mold in the shower and stains on the carpet, and the rooms had no soundproofing. It was hard to fall asleep due to the snoring coming from next door. Breakfast, on the contrary, was quite decent considering British hotel standards.
Jorge Alejandro Pineda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Did the job Overnight stay Reasonable rooms, plenty of beverages
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities at Pollock Halls, decent room, great breakfast and walkable to Fringe venues. Check-in staff were very helpful and friendly and express checkout services were offered.
Alistair, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, good value option for accommodation in Edinburgh. Simple process for check-in. Great breakfast! Recommend to bring your own toiletries
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent room with great breakfast

The premise provides a relatively economical accommodation option in Edinburgh. While it is not particularly close to the prime areas, there is good access to public transport, enabling us to explore the city easily. Room is a bit small but sufficient for a short stay. Breakfast is fantastic with loads of options.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Functional rooms, great breakfast and location

Basic but functional rooms. Breakfast was good and plenty of choice. Easy 20-minute walk into the centre of Edinburgh.
Tim, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Happy over all

Comfortable stay, the room wasn't in the best condition however what can you expect for a student hall. Very happy over all, would stay again.
Oliver, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pretty good.
Phil, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The Reception building where you need to check in is difficult to find. The bed was comfortable but the room was way too hot. The shower/washrooms were not clean and I only heard three other people staying in my area. The elevator was out of service for over 12 hrs and I was on the 5th floor. The campus has food and drink options that are convenient for weekend stays if you don’t want to go off campus, however breakfast (free) doesn’t start until 7:30 am. The room was very clean.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice big breakfast buffet and checking was very quick even though it was at a time when a lot of students were checking in for the school year. Considering it was just days before classes it was quite quiet all day and night.
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

As this is probably the fifth time I've been here, I have said everything already. It's good,especially at festival time. The breakfast is brilliant. Not a fan of single beds, but I knew before I booked so it was a known known.
Ronald, 3-night trip