18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
What's nearby
University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
The Southern - 10 min walk
Holyrood Distillery - 7 min walk
The Abbey - 8 min walk
Southpour - 8 min walk
Pizza Hut - 8 min walk
About this property
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
Hostel near University of Edinburgh
Located close to Royal Mile, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine at the on-site buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
Bike rentals, an elevator, and a gift shop
Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
A front-desk safe and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 2000 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers and free toiletries
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (weekly)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Business services
Conference center
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property is 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 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation located?
Located in Southside, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 24 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 29 minutes.
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby.
I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
The property was a quick 20-minute bus ride via route 30. Walking distance to Arthur’s Seat. Quiet area. Lovely campus. Don’t let GPS fool you. If you are taking the bus, get off at Commonwealth Pool. Take a left off the bus. Walk to Holyrood Park Road and make a right walking towards Arthur’s Seat. Pass the Commonwealth Pool Complex. On your right there will be a Guard House for the University. Walk past it. The Reception Center will be on the left. Hope that helps!
The staff was not truthful about check-in. Instead of saying, "we do not allow check-in before 3" I was told my room was not ready. However, dozens of people were checking in while I was waiting. Amazingly at exactly 3, my room was ready.
The laundry app did not work nor did the kiosk that sold cards. I had to pay double price to have my laundry done at a location 3/4 of a mile away.
The breakfast was excellent and the room was comfortable and tidy. They could do a deeper clean, but there was nothing terrible,
In many ways this is a nice place to stay. But! The wifi / internet service is as slow as molasses. I stayed in two different buildings and the problem was the same. So I think the problem is not with the wifi signal but with the total internet bandwidth that the property subscribes to. You need to increase the total capacity.
It's a very nice place except that some guests think that the hallways are a place to party or talk loudly on their speakerphones. Why don't they do these things in their rooms instead of in the hallways?
The accommodations seem to be popular with adults of varying ages who seem to be traveling independently in groups and for academic meetings, not typical tourists on holiday. The cafeteria for the included breakfast was mobbed but run efficiently. The view of Arthur’s seat from my modest room was remarkable.
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.