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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Royal Mile

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

Holland Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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John Burnett Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 105 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 88 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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John Burnett Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.Your stay at this Southside hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Library of Scotland - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Meadows - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3-star hostel near Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 2000 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

How close is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation to the airport?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is 14.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation.

How close is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation to the beach?

This hostel is 3.3 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.4 mi (29-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offer free breakfast?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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.

Is there free parking at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation have a pool?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation does not have a pool.

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation to downtown Edinburgh?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is 1.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 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

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recimmend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay of you're going to Edinburgh, particularly for Fringe. 24/7 reception, great breakfast options and simple amendities but clean. Room comes with a sink which was great for brushing teeth and washing my face without having to always use the shared bathroom. Shared facilities were clean and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and affordable. On the other hand, the check in and check out process was terrible with massive lines out the door for hours waiting. Depending on where you are on the property, it can also be quite loud at night from people walking through the halls.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Clean and you have all the basic you need. The shared bathrooms were kept clean. But that depends a lot on other tourist as well how respectfull they are to keep the bathrooms clean after themselves. I had a really lovely experience. The check in took a while but probably because they were loads of tourists. But the staff was really helpful and worked as quickly as possible. The breakfast option was more than expected, really good food and enough to get your day started. Overall a big thank you for the hard working staff.
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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

hannah

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lydda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
About a 30 minute walk from the city centre or there are bus stops just a 5 minute walk from Pollock Halls. Basic, but very clean & the staff are friendly. My only slight issue was the closing of the luggage storage. The reception is 24hr, however, you must pick your luggage up before 11pm. I was in Edinburgh for the Fringe, so dropped my suitcase off before the 3pm check-in & planned to check-in & pick up my suitcase around 1am after my last show. Whilst checking in at 1am is fine as there is always someone on reception, I wouldn't have got my suitcase. If the reception is 24/7 & the luggage storage area is just a cupboard off the reception area, why the 11pm cut off?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Great stay

We were very mpressed with the accommodation at Summer Stays at the University. Our twin room was spacious, clean and beds comfortable. An amazing breakfast buffet is served and laundry facilities are convenient and very well priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Derry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are basic student accommodation, so expectations should be set. Beds are comfortable, with towels provided and showers have shower gel. Although bathroom facilities are shared, rooms have a sink, although no hand soap is provided. Despite there being a lot of accommodation, it never felt too busy and I was surprised how quiet it was. Sadly there are no kitchen facilities at the accommodation to refrigerate food. The free daily breakfast is very good indeed with a good mix of hot and cold options. At peak times it’s extremely busy! Finally, check-in at the Reception Centre is a complete joke! Queues of an hour are common, even in the cold and wet. Even children, the elderly and those with disabilities, all have to queue outside, it’s ridiculous! Very simply, they need more check-in staff at peak times. The management responsible for this mess should hang their heads in shame - it is not acceptable! NOTE: “Summer Stays” at The University of Edinburgh management need to update their listings on Google Maps etc. becuase it’s currently a hot mess of confusion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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