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
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 - 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
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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
2000 rooms
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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
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 security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 11:00 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.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Overall good experience
The customer service is amazing, the complex building is superb, remarkable breakfast and location. However, the room is not that nice: it is not just small and basic, the bathroom is kind of outdated and the shower area shows mold. No noise at all and it feels pretty safe.
Luis J
Luis J, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 6, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2024
natalia
natalia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Top Marks
As before (I've attended several times) the Pollock Halls came up trumps with the standard of its accomadation and food. Reception is well-set up and friendly and your room key is ready and waiting. Because it's student halls security is exceptional without being too fussy. Car parking has been tightened up, but with a pass to display during your stay there are spots around the campus where you can leave your car. Edinburgh is not car friendly, so it's handy that local bus services run regularly to and fro to the city centre - which otherwise is a 15 minute walk away. Given the drastic increase in costly hotel accomadation, the Pollock Halls are a godsend. For the first time I encountered noise in adjacent rooms from a group of youngsters returning late from their gig on the Fringe. The walls are a wee bit thin, but I survived. Both the buildings and the gardens are extremely well kept.
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
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!
Jamesv
Jamesv, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 27, 2024
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2024
Nice stay, just wish there was shower gel in the bathrooms.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2024
Check in was quick and very efficient. We stayed 3 nights with breakfast included. Excellent selection. Evening meal offered for £21/person. Again wide selection. Alcoholic drink available from Arthur's Bar next door. Room clean, but very basic. No hairdryer offered. I had trouble connecting to internet. Easy walk down into the main town, approx 35 mins, but plenty of taxis or buses.
JANET
JANET, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Good buffet breakfast and attentive staff
Mary-Ann
Mary-Ann, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2024
Pretty good.
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 19, 2024
Eva
Eva, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Mandez
Mandez, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2024
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.
Anthony
Anthony, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2024
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?
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Ryne
Ryne, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2024
Yuryana Lau
Yuryana Lau, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
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.
Alexis
Alexis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Festival stay
Very clean. Some door & lift noise overnight. Hot running water was a little sketchy. Breakfast buffet was bountious.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Sophia
Sophia, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2024
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.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Lift was out of service, it was really hard to carry a heavy luggage to the 4th floor. But in check out day the staff member helped me