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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Relax in our spacious lobby with comfortable seating areas and a large window offering a view of the outside.
Children can play and learn in this vibrant playroom with a variety of seating options and educational posters on the walls.
Stunning building with a clean architectural style, featuring large windows and a beautifully landscaped outdoor area.
Enjoy a meal at our central serving counter with multiple food stations and a variety of fresh fruits on display.
Stroll through the serene courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and modern architecture.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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 centre are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Bike hire, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a gift shop and a lift
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 2000 rooms include 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 transport

  • No on-site 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 380 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 480 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1014 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

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for quick stay, basic and clean and surprisingly good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kurian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very decent accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and well situated Calm and personnel friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

STEWART

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Student staff was very courteous, friendly, and provided the extra information we needed to find our way around town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Edinburgh uni Summer Stay at Pollock Halls was fantastic. From the easy and friendly check-in it all went smoothly. Great selection at breakfast with lots of seating available. Very helpful and friendly breakfast staff. Shared bathroom was very clean as as expected for uni accommodation. Bed was very comfy. 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accomodation was a good price relative to other accomodation in Edinburgh. We enjoyed the breakfast which is served buffet style in the university refectory which is a quick walk from the halls. We ate a couple of nights at Arthur's which was also a reasonably priced and was tasty. There was also the option of eating in the refectory. The downsides were the beds which I found to be hard and the tiny TV in the room. We appreciated the shower gel, nice towels and the heated towel rail which kept the towels warm and dry! The halls are a bus ride or a 25 min walk from town, however convenient for a walk up to Arthur's seat. The whole experience was fun and felt different to a bog-standard hotel. My 10 year old son really enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

Mary-Ann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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