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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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Interior
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British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Southside, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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EH16 5AY, Scotland, Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road

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

  • ‪Holyrood Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Newington Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 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, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
  • 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

Languages

English

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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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 469 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1008 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap accommodation. Breakfast options. Condition of property excellent xonsidering it is student accommodation. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money during the festival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay. Breakfast was great with a selection of hot food and lots of fruit options. Front desk and maintenance staff were very nice and were working hard. Room was a university dorm with a lot of wear and tear, but that is reflected in the price. Lots of buses and about a 25min walk to Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

6/10 Okay

Gina Rosa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during the Fringe Festival as there were limited accommodations. Check-in was smooth, it has laundry facilities, which was nice, but there was quite a lot of dirt and dust throughout the accommodation (floors, surfaces). I doubt I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very helpful.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They mentioned there wasn’t parking although there is however ina first in first served basis. I unfortunately had precooked alternate parking for £20+. Disappointed when was told there were spaces available.
Stayed 1 night 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

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