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.
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
What's nearby
Holyrood Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
John McIntyre Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Queen's Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 Southern Bar - 10 min walk
Matto Pizza - 8 min walk
The Abbey - 8 min walk
Southpour - 8 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 a short five-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 travellers.
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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 on-site 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 centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls Hostel
Pollock Halls Edinburgh
Pollock Halls
First Hotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh First Hotel
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel Edinburgh
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Scotland
Pollock Halls - Edinburgh 1st
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 5 November and 25 May.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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. Travellers 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
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
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
Verified
8/10 Very good
20 Jul 2025
Ideal for quick stay, basic and clean and surprisingly good breakfast selection.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Staff in check in/out were brilliant
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2025
Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2025
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
David, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Great basic accommodation at a great price including a great breakfast.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2025
Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Valerie
Valerie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2025
Very helpfull people.
Location close to many places of interest.
Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Martin
Martin, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2025
Student staff was very courteous, friendly, and provided the extra information we needed to find our way around town
STEWART
STEWART, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
26 Jul 2025
Comfortable and well situated
Calm and personnel friendly and helpful
julie
julie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
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
Angelina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
It was great value for money and the breakfast options were quite good .
ANGSUMAN
ANGSUMAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Great place to stay!
Super clean and staff was very friendly explaining how to get around. Breakfast was amazing.
Nonhlanhla
Nonhlanhla, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2025
A little further from The Royal Mile than we thought when walking. Great for a short stay at reasonable price. Breakfast included which was great with lots of choice including cooked food.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2025
Second year staying here. Different building and the private bathroom was a real treat this year. I love this place. The breakfast is outstanding. Walking distance to town and trails by Arthur's Seat. Convenient buses. Excellent laundry facility available.
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
15 Jul 2025
Live like a student for a night ?
Clean but basic and rather tired accommodation, shared bathroom, plentiful breakfast.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2023
loved the location, walking distance to the city, and at the base of Arthurs seat
good breakfast
James
James, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Good buffet breakfast and attentive staff
Mary-Ann
Mary-Ann, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2025
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
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2025
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2025
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
Megan, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
26 Aug 2025
Our room was v tired, areas v dusty bathroom with mold etc. Def time to refurb.
Staff great, location great, breakfast fantastic
sophie
sophie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2025
Great staff. Very helpful.
Kent
Kent, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
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
R, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
20 Sept 2024
Great location and breakfast. Mattresses were a bit firm but comfortable. Lovely environment and atmosphere and great security.