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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

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Property grounds
Free WiFi
British cuisine
Free WiFi
Shower, free toiletries, towels

Overview of Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle

8.2/10 Very good

985 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY

Guests rated this location 8.2/10 - Very good

Main amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference centre
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Luggage storage
  • Picnic area
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Television

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Newington
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 21 min walk
  • Princes Street - 27 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 28 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street Gardens - 9 min drive
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min drive
  • St. Andrew Square - 16 min drive
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 23 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Salisbury Arms - 4 min walk
  • Apiary Restaurant - 8 min walk
  • The Abbey - 7 min walk
  • Macau Kitchen - 7 min walk
  • Southpour - 7 min walk
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About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh puts you within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. 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, this hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Princes Street. Fellow travellers say good things about the breakfast and location.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 2000 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site parking is limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift

Languages

  • English

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Ecolab (third-party expert - Global).

Policies

<p>Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.</p> <p>This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.</p>

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 Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh currently open?
The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.
Does Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh 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.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 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 and nearby?
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh like?
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh is in Newington, a short 13-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 18 minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat. Travellers say that this hostel is in a good location.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.5/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.9/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay
Margaret, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is situated in a great location for walking around the city. The trails to get to Arthur's Seat is right behind the buildings and access is incredibly easy. It is also about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile with plenty of shopping and dining options. The room was decent, the beds were not very comfortable, but the price was great! The breakfast in the cafeteria was good but very busy as it is a university, but you could get as much food as you wanted. Overall, nice stay.
Brenna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great for fringe and festival
Clare, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tired Accommodation, Tired Service
I made two separate bookings for exactly the same type of room but was advised by two different staff members that they couldn’t be combined and was forced to check out and back in. This was hugely inconvenient and the excuse offered was that they were very busy with the Edinburgh Fringe. The accommodation itself is arguably overpriced for what it is. Some of it could do with a thorough clean in places. Although free, breakfast is ok quality. Think powdered scrambled egg, sausages that have barely been browned and awful coffee.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Edinburgh living!
Stayed here before when visiting the Edinburgh Festivals and have always enjoyed the relaxed, yet efficient, way this place is run. Great breakfasts, well-kept rooms and gardens and friendliness from all the team on site, which normally houses students during term-time. Lucky them!
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nigel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic but comfortable room - not en-suite but with toilet/ shower and bathrooms right outside. It is student accommodation and one of the plusses is that an excellent buffet breakfast is include in the reasonable price. It is ideal for a few days at the Edinburgh Fringe. I have stayed here on 8 occasions.
STEPHEN MARTIN, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Bathroom not very clean and no cleaning of room in the 6 days we were there. Sorry to find that poached eggs are no longer available at breakfast. Otherwise, breakfast very good.
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Relatively cheap accomodation in Edinburgh during the festival.
Guy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Chiaki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review