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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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The University of Edinburgh's Summer Stays offers central accommodation with a peaceful garden and laundry facilities. Enjoy British cuisine at the buffet, explore the city with bike rentals. Rooms include WiFi, and guests love the quality breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

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

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • ‪Tipsy Midgie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Woods Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬3 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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 10:30 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 10:30 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). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 29 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

kurian

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Clean, comfortable and as described in description
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Thumbs up for Edinburgh Uni.

Great food, secure and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast. Unexpected parking options was a real bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Much better than I expected for the price, which was a real bargain for Edinburgh in August. And an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet included! Would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was v tired, areas v dusty bathroom with mold etc. Def time to refurb. Staff great, location great, breakfast fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent, friendly check-in by Katie, who checked that I'd been allocated a room away from the lifts and toilets (because those rooms are always noisy). The shower rooms in Grant House have had a refurb since my last stay, but the shower cubicles are still tiny. Usually I use the shower over the bath instead but the bathroom on my floor was out of order, which was a shame. Good stay otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit of a nightmare to check-in as the queue took an hour and a half. However, I'm told that was highly unusual and not normally the case. It was soon forgotten as the facilities and everything else were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Mikayla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros of Summer Stays are cost efficiency, privacy, access to accommodations (shower, laundry for small fee, breakfast included with stay), 24 hr staff on duty, free wifi, free luggage holding if you arrive before checkin or need to checkout before departing. Cons, dorms are outdated (hot… I stayed in August, perhaps that’s a contribution), washroom facilities need updated (low shower pressure, feels a bit dirty so wear sandals when walking on the floor), location is about 30-35 mins walk from city centre. Would I stay here again? Maybe, due to cheap cost and private room. But was disappointed in the dorm temps, facilities that need updating and keep in mind it’s a bit of a walk to get to old town (no problem if you’re fit and enjoy walking… just something to consider).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Several choices for breakfast. Need to add bumpers to the doors. The self-closing doors slammed making lots of noise. Carpet needed to be steam cleaned.
Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

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

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

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

Howard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did the job Overnight stay Reasonable rooms, plenty of beverages
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, good value option for accommodation in Edinburgh. Simple process for check-in. Great breakfast! Recommend to bring your own toiletries
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities at Pollock Halls, decent room, great breakfast and walkable to Fringe venues. Check-in staff were very helpful and friendly and express checkout services were offered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023