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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Royal Mile
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Exterior
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Room options

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Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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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 a short five-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 travellers.

Languages

English

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 5 November and 25 May.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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. Travellers recommend the hostel for its walkable location.

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Daniel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

natalia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay, just wish there was shower gel in the bathrooms.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Eva, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Mandez, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ryne, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yuryana Lau, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Festival stay
Very clean. Some door & lift noise overnight. Hot running water was a little sketchy. Breakfast buffet was bountious.
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sophia, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Nargiz, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really great place. Only downside is that it is not that well isolated noise wise and you can hear the doors close quite clearly. Pretty great otherwise.
Benjamin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The stay was as lovely. Fresh towels and bedding provided. Bathroom was nice and clean. Under the beds looked like they have been missed cleaning wise in a while. Oh well. All and all a great place to stay! Close to Arthur's Seat and a less then half hours walk to The Royal Mile. The included breakfast is incredible! The staff and patron's staying are extremely friendly. A great hub to enjoy Scotland! Will stay again!
Christopher, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

It is very much a dorm situation, so be prepared to have ear plugs for noisy neighbors. Staff were great and accommodating.
Kyla, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Timothy, 1-night trip
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