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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Property class: 3

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A campus with modern and historic buildings, a central courtyard, and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.
A group of people standing in a bar area with wooden flooring and a bar counter. There are ceiling lights and a television screen in the background.
A spacious lobby with multiple sofas and a coffee table, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern building with a sign reading 'John Burnett House,' a paved pathway, and lush greenery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room (Single Use)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted shelf, and a trash bin.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and wedding services. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Southside hostel include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.
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What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • John McIntyre Conference Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Dick - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Southern Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Midgie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Woods Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

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

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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

  • 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

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 5 November and 25 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 on-site 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Pollock Halls Edinburgh First
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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
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Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
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Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

The closest beach to Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

No, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

No, pets are not allowed.

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place very clean and tidy very nice gardens and sightseeing, would recommend this stay as excellent the staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was perfect! Breakfast was tasty with lots of selection. The staff were helpful and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were located right in the heart of Edinburgh next to Arthur’s Seat and walkable to everything, safe and beautiful neighborhood and free breakfast every day at the campus restaurant. While the rooms are simple, they are clean and safe and it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a simple stay in Edinburgh. There was rubbish under the bed and a lot of noisy children from an English language school in the shared areas. Location was good and the breakfast was very good. Glad I brought my ear plugs and would recommend you do the same if you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a university dorm this property was very well maintained. The rooms were quite simple but comfortable. The breakfast had a huge selection on the buffet. The bus stop was close and convenient to get around town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights here in an ensuite room. Room was quite spacious and very quiet. Walkable to Old Town but also plenty of public transport available. Would definitely use again if returning to Edinburgh in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpgul checkin staff. Clean basic room with shared toilets and showers - worked fine. Big canteen for breakfast - unlimited food. Pretty location, nice grounds, next toArthur's Seat and a 10 min bus ride to Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property is ideal. Staff are friendly and helpful. It was abnormally hot during our stay and property does not provide fans therefore the room was hot at night. Breakfast was included which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a basic room with basic amenities. However, multiple pantry room were available on all floors. The location of the stay was perfect, very close to the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room with easy access to showers and toilets. Walls are quite thin so it could be noisy at times but overall, it’s good value for money. Close to public transport and Holyrood Park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, clean room, quite and beautiful neighbourhood, rooms are compact but good; since it's for long term stay it does not have amenities like shampoo and body gel, you have to prepare for your own. Good transportation, bus station just right by the main gate. Checkin centre is not very easy to find but still very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, was pretty basic but the staff were lovely. Wifi wasn't the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful. The breakfast spread was great. The dorm beds were really uncomfortable and I should have anticipated this! Also should have realized that there would be no shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer. Hand soap pump and a small bar of soap were provided. The buildings and grounds were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean (aside from some strange marks on the carpet) and had everything you’d need for one night. The breakfast was amazing, especially considering it’s included in the price! The bathrooms were very small and not the cleanest and there were no fans or AC which wasn’t ideal given the heatwave. On the whole I’d recommend but not for any longer than 1/2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms with two beds were spacious and clean and with secure access to the room and the building. The fact that one can easily walk to Arthur’s seat, Holyrood Palace, or the Royal Mile (about 1/2 hr) and is close to cafes/restaurants are a big plus along with having a free on-site breakfast included, a market shop in the conference center, and delicious food at the Abacus restaurant on site. The downsides are that the mattresses are not comfortable-only six inches thick and hard. Also, there are no fans or AC in the rooms so keep this in mind for hot summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy decent accomodation for visiting the fringe, well recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

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