Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Interior
Interior
Exterior detail
British cuisine
1 bedroom, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • 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, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • 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

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

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

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 Princes Street 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.

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 477 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull people. Location close to many places of interest. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge Alejandro Pineda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGSUMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great value for money and the breakfast options were quite good .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nonhlanhla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Super clean and staff was very friendly explaining how to get around. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good buffet breakfast and attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and breakfast. Mattresses were a bit firm but comfortable. Lovely environment and atmosphere and great security.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Amenities
Great basic accommodation at a great price including a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Location good, breakfast v.good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , clean, friendly staff , room was a good size for 2 people. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is 35 min walking from the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Best breakfast I ever experienced
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the location, walking distance to the city, and at the base of Arthurs seat good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Considering how much of a rip off every other type of accommodation is in Edinburgh, this was a good deal. The breakfast was superb; better than most expensive hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, just wish there was shower gel in the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Excellent place to stay,15 min walk to Edinburgh centre, amazing buffet breakfast, stayed here for the fringe, this our 3rd time here, definatley worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamesv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens, good bar, self service breakfast excellent with lots and lots of choice. Staff helpful and friendly. Room simple but spotless. Really good value for money!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debajyoti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very large area, huge selection in breakfast. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and it was real good with lots of options. It was great value for your money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. The property is beautiful and quiet. Breakfast is amazing. Bring your own coffee or tea because there is access to a kettle. Bed was extremely comfy. Shared bathrooms seemed to always be available and they were clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024