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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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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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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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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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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 - 3 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

  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Holyrood Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Newington Cafe & Restaurant - ‬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
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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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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good mix of hot and cold options, and many reviewers praised its quality and quantity. (59 reviews)
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Reviews

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

Great stay

We were very mpressed with the accommodation at Summer Stays at the University. Our twin room was spacious, clean and beds comfortable. An amazing breakfast buffet is served and laundry facilities are convenient and very well priced.
Donald, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff in check in/out were brilliant
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value and convenient

En-suite room. Early breakfast box. Varied choice of catering. Loveky views of Arthur's Seat. MUCH better value than hotels.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thumbs up for Edinburgh Uni.

Great food, secure and polite staff
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget option and fun to be on lively campus

Very good location. Great free buffet breakfast, also variety of delicious food for dinner buffet for 22💷. Direct Taxi phone at the entrance of the Reception Centre.
Angelina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value option

Good, basic accommodation for a very reasonable price, within easy walking distance of the city centre. A quiet campus, with safe and secure parking included made it a fantastic deal. The rooms are basic, and a little tired, but clean and comfortable enough and the included breakfast is a nice bonus.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Live like a student for a night ?

Clean but basic and rather tired accommodation, shared bathroom, plentiful breakfast.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Edinburgh tattoo

Comfortable and great value. Could have been a little cleaner. Breakfast was very good.
SHIRLEY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight Stay

Breakfast great, bed comfy, no hot water at basin in the room but hot water in the shower room basins across the corridor. Nice stay for a stop over but I agree room walls very thin so noise can be an issue.
R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good and affordable

Affordable stay. Incredibly good breakfast. The room was basic (but to be expected). No en-suite was definitely an issue and rooms, corridors, and shower rooms etc needed freshening up for sure. Not a bad stay in any way. Lovely grounds and good staff on hand to help.
Lewis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Great! There was no room service but for me it didn’t really matter. It’s 25min walking from downtown and 20 if you take the bus
Javier, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean room, good breakfast

Pros: Room and shared shower/toilet are very clean. Beddings are new and comfortable. Delicious English breakfast with good range of selections. Welcoming and effective reception service. Cons: There's basically no noise cancelling facility - you can hear people coming back to their rooms in the middle of the night; slam their doors (unconsciously I believe); talking inside their rooms (if you live next door). Bringing your own earplugs would be helpful.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

About a 30 minute walk from the city centre or there are bus stops just a 5 minute walk from Pollock Halls. Basic, but very clean & the staff are friendly. My only slight issue was the closing of the luggage storage. The reception is 24hr, however, you must pick your luggage up before 11pm. I was in Edinburgh for the Fringe, so dropped my suitcase off before the 3pm check-in & planned to check-in & pick up my suitcase around 1am after my last show. Whilst checking in at 1am is fine as there is always someone on reception, I wouldn't have got my suitcase. If the reception is 24/7 & the luggage storage area is just a cupboard off the reception area, why the 11pm cut off?
Shona, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
Margaret, 4-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

10/10 Exceptional

It was great value for money and the breakfast options were quite good .
ANGSUMAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!

Super clean and staff was very friendly explaining how to get around. Breakfast was amazing.
Nonhlanhla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great basic accommodation at a great price including a great breakfast.
Henry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great location and breakfast. Mattresses were a bit firm but comfortable. Lovely environment and atmosphere and great security.
James, 2-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

10/10 Exceptional

loved the location, walking distance to the city, and at the base of Arthurs seat good breakfast
James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was wonderful, right by Arthur's seat and Old Town. The breakfast was great and staff were all very helpful. An ideal, affordable, option for visiting Edinburgh!
Rebekah, 8-night trip