Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
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US$9,833
/ night
Prices for Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
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From
US$9,833
/ night
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation average US$147 in the cheapest month (July) and US$6,651 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| June | US$147 |
| July | US$147 |
| August | US$203 |
| September | US$6,651 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$6,651)
Cheapest: July (~US$147)
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Dining
At Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 2000 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Location
With a stay at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Royal Commonwealth Pool(0.1 Miles)
Holyrood Park(0.1 Miles)
National Library of Scotland(0.5 Miles)
Queen's Hall(0.6 Miles)
The Meadows(0.6 Miles)
University of Edinburgh(0.7 Miles)
Surgeon's Hall(0.7 Miles)
Arthur's Seat(0.8 Miles)
George Square(0.8 Miles)
Festival Theatre(0.9 Miles)
Potterrow Student Centre(0.9 Miles)
Dynamic Earth(1.1 Miles)
MacEwan Hall(1.1 Miles)
Scottish Parliament(1.1 Miles)
National Museum of Scotland(1.1 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(14.5 Miles)
Elevator/Lift
Safe-deposit box
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Picnic area/Tables
Luggage storage
Location
18 Holyrood Park Road, Southside, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Royal Commonwealth Pool (0.1 Miles)
Holyrood Park (0.1 Miles)
National Library of Scotland (0.5 Miles)
Queen's Hall (0.6 Miles)
The Meadows (0.6 Miles)
University of Edinburgh (0.7 Miles)
Room options
4
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
196 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
6
Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Single Bed
86 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
5
Twin Room (Single Use)
2 Single Beds
108 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
5
Standard Single Room
1 Single Bed
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Standard Twin Room
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
196 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Single Bed
88 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Shared Bathroom
Guest reviews of Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
8.4
Very good
Based on 2,387 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
18%
Family
14%
Group
22%
Solo
25%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh offers basic student-style rooms, good value near Arthur’s Seat and bus links, but expect potential long check in queues, thin walls with hallway noise at times, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh offers basic student-style rooms, good value near Arthur’s Seat and bus links, but expect potential long check in queues, thin walls with hallway noise at times, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
Guests consistently praise the large, varied breakfast included in the rate. The campus setting is about a 25–35 minute walk from Old Town, with frequent buses for easy access. A practical, budget-friendly base if you’re comfortable with simple dorm-style accommodation.
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Facilities
Campus-style facilities include 24/7 reception, convenient laundry, and an on-site bar/restaurant; parking is available but limited and first come first served. Some guests reported lift outages and occasionally slow Wi‑Fi, and there are no shared kitchen facilities.
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Amy
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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JANET
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Nargiz
6 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Anthony
15 Aug 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
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.
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.
10
Mike
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
Monica
5 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a unique experience. We liked the dining hall. The elevator in our building didn’t work from the ground floor so we had to walk up a flight of stairs to take the elevator. Parking is extremely limited.
It was a unique experience. We liked the dining hall. The elevator in our building didn’t work from the ground floor so we had to walk up a flight of stairs to take the elevator. Parking is extremely limited.
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David
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We shared a twin room which was a decent size, with OK beds. The en-suite bathroom was clean and a decent size but the shower water pressure was low. The carpet in the room was heavily stained but everything else was clean. It’s student accommodation so it’s not five star! The corridors have a hard surface and you can hear everything going on out there. During the festival, there is a lot of late night coming and going and one night we were woken by people running around and riding one of the maid’s trolleys… Breakfast is buffet style and huge! All you can eat and more. The campus is nice, with a shop and a hotel on site that has a nice beer garden and restaurant, if you fancy a change from the buffet. Parking is very limited and we got one of the last spots. Permits are free but obviously limited to the number of spaces. There’s street parking nearby. The site is walkable to many of the main festival sites but it’s a fair stretch of the legs. Edinburgh’s bus network is good though, so you can easily get across the city. Overall this is a decent place to stay for a few days but expect door slamming and some stupidity overnight. You’d have to pay a LOT more to get anything better.
We shared a twin room which was a decent size, with OK beds. The en-suite bathroom was clean and a decent size but the shower water pressure was low. The carpet in the room was heavily stained but everything else was clean. It’s student accommodation so it’s not five star! The corridors have a hard surface and you can hear everything going on out there. During the festival, there is a lot of late night coming and going and one night we were woken by people running around and riding one of the maid’s trolleys… Breakfast is buffet style and huge! All you can eat and more. The campus is nice, with a shop and a hotel on site that has a nice beer garden and restaurant, if you fancy a change from the buffet. Parking is very limited and we got one of the last spots. Permits are free but obviously limited to the number of spaces. There’s street parking nearby. The site is walkable to many of the main festival sites but it’s a fair stretch of the legs. Edinburgh’s bus network is good though, so you can easily get across the city. Overall this is a decent place to stay for a few days but expect door slamming and some stupidity overnight. You’d have to pay a LOT more to get anything better.
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Michael
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Christine
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
10
Jason
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and shared bathrooms clean. Others reported dusty areas, stained carpets, and mold in some showers, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.
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Gina Rosa
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Magdalena
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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John
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Several choices for breakfast. Need to add bumpers to the doors. The self-closing doors slammed making lots of noise. Carpet needed to be steam cleaned.
Several choices for breakfast. Need to add bumpers to the doors. The self-closing doors slammed making lots of noise. Carpet needed to be steam cleaned.
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Jorge Alejandro Pineda
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Donald
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Carole
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
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sophie
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was v tired, areas v dusty bathroom with mold etc. Def time to refurb. Staff great, location great, breakfast fantastic
Our room was v tired, areas v dusty bathroom with mold etc. Def time to refurb. Staff great, location great, breakfast fantastic
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Julia
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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neil tattersall
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My only complaint is about the room. All other aspects were good especially the breakfast. The beds were clean and comfortable the bathroom was clean but the shower cubicle was poorly maintained. The carpets were just filthy and unhoovered with food under the bed. For the price we paid I was not happy
My only complaint is about the room. All other aspects were good especially the breakfast. The beds were clean and comfortable the bathroom was clean but the shower cubicle was poorly maintained. The carpets were just filthy and unhoovered with food under the bed. For the price we paid I was not happy
10
Jamesv
27 Aug 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
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!
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!
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Rooms
Rooms are basic student-dorm style with simple furnishings; some are en suite while many share facilities, and several mention thin walls, door slams, and occasional nighttime noise during festivals. Comfort is acceptable but decor feels dated, water pressure can be low, some rooms run hot in summer, and Wi‑Fi speed was inconsistent.
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Megan
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Peter
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
En-suite room. Early breakfast box. Varied choice of catering. Loveky views of Arthur's Seat. MUCH better value than hotels.
En-suite room. Early breakfast box. Varied choice of catering. Loveky views of Arthur's Seat. MUCH better value than hotels.
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Patricia
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Maria
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place , clean, friendly staff , room was a good size for 2 people. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is 35 min walking from the center.
Great place , clean, friendly staff , room was a good size for 2 people. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is 35 min walking from the center.
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Philip
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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R
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast great, bed comfy, no hot water at basin in the room but hot water in the shower room basins across the corridor. Nice stay for a stop over but I agree room walls very thin so noise can be an issue.
Breakfast great, bed comfy, no hot water at basin in the room but hot water in the shower room basins across the corridor. Nice stay for a stop over but I agree room walls very thin so noise can be an issue.
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Jorge Alejandro Pineda
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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David
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We shared a twin room which was a decent size, with OK beds. The en-suite bathroom was clean and a decent size but the shower water pressure was low. The carpet in the room was heavily stained but everything else was clean. It’s student accommodation so it’s not five star! The corridors have a hard surface and you can hear everything going on out there. During the festival, there is a lot of late night coming and going and one night we were woken by people running around and riding one of the maid’s trolleys… Breakfast is buffet style and huge! All you can eat and more. The campus is nice, with a shop and a hotel on site that has a nice beer garden and restaurant, if you fancy a change from the buffet. Parking is very limited and we got one of the last spots. Permits are free but obviously limited to the number of spaces. There’s street parking nearby. The site is walkable to many of the main festival sites but it’s a fair stretch of the legs. Edinburgh’s bus network is good though, so you can easily get across the city. Overall this is a decent place to stay for a few days but expect door slamming and some stupidity overnight. You’d have to pay a LOT more to get anything better.
We shared a twin room which was a decent size, with OK beds. The en-suite bathroom was clean and a decent size but the shower water pressure was low. The carpet in the room was heavily stained but everything else was clean. It’s student accommodation so it’s not five star! The corridors have a hard surface and you can hear everything going on out there. During the festival, there is a lot of late night coming and going and one night we were woken by people running around and riding one of the maid’s trolleys… Breakfast is buffet style and huge! All you can eat and more. The campus is nice, with a shop and a hotel on site that has a nice beer garden and restaurant, if you fancy a change from the buffet. Parking is very limited and we got one of the last spots. Permits are free but obviously limited to the number of spaces. There’s street parking nearby. The site is walkable to many of the main festival sites but it’s a fair stretch of the legs. Edinburgh’s bus network is good though, so you can easily get across the city. Overall this is a decent place to stay for a few days but expect door slamming and some stupidity overnight. You’d have to pay a LOT more to get anything better.
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Michael
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Mikayla
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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).
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).
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. However, check-in can involve long queues at peak times, though some guests reported quick and efficient processing.
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Mark
8 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice big breakfast buffet and checking was very quick even though it was at a time when a lot of students were checking in for the school year. Considering it was just days before classes it was quite quiet all day and night.
Nice big breakfast buffet and checking was very quick even though it was at a time when a lot of students were checking in for the school year. Considering it was just days before classes it was quite quiet all day and night.
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Melinda
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, but on 4th floor and elevator broken. Staff is lovely and helpful
Great place, but on 4th floor and elevator broken. Staff is lovely and helpful
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Megan
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Heather
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Philip
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Kent
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Very helpful.
Great staff. Very helpful.
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Lisa
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff in check in/out were brilliant
Staff in check in/out were brilliant
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Deborah
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.
Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.
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Michael
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Samuel
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Location
Campus setting near Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood Park; roughly 25–35 minutes’ walk to Old Town/Royal Mile with frequent buses nearby.
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Michele
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was a quick 20-minute bus ride via route 30. Walking distance to Arthur’s Seat. Quiet area. Lovely campus. Don’t let GPS fool you. If you are taking the bus, get off at Commonwealth Pool. Take a left off the bus. Walk to Holyrood Park Road and make a right walking towards Arthur’s Seat. Pass the Commonwealth Pool Complex. On your right there will be a Guard House for the University. Walk past it. The Reception Center will be on the left. Hope that helps!
The property was a quick 20-minute bus ride via route 30. Walking distance to Arthur’s Seat. Quiet area. Lovely campus. Don’t let GPS fool you. If you are taking the bus, get off at Commonwealth Pool. Take a left off the bus. Walk to Holyrood Park Road and make a right walking towards Arthur’s Seat. Pass the Commonwealth Pool Complex. On your right there will be a Guard House for the University. Walk past it. The Reception Center will be on the left. Hope that helps!
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Mark
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Shona
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
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?
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?
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David
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rebekah
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
The location was wonderful, right by Arthur's seat and Old Town. The breakfast was great and staff were all very helpful. An ideal, affordable, option for visiting Edinburgh!
The location was wonderful, right by Arthur's seat and Old Town. The breakfast was great and staff were all very helpful. An ideal, affordable, option for visiting Edinburgh!
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Mark
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I did the 5km Holyrood Parkrun and its just a 20 min walk to the start line. The breakfast is fantastic! Beautiful area.
I did the 5km Holyrood Parkrun and its just a 20 min walk to the start line. The breakfast is fantastic! Beautiful area.
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Ronald
25 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.
Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.
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Christine
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
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Rachel
6 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A standard private dorm room set up w/ a bit of wear & tear & a fiddly door lock, but clean & comfortable. A sink in the room was a plus, as were the multiple shower/bathrooms available on the floor. The 24 hr front desk staff were always very helpful & friendly, the luggage storage convenient. The included breakfast was great with lots of choice. The grounds were lovely & well tended, & the view of Arthur’s Seat & Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park (only a 10 min walk away), was exceptional. There were several Fringe venues in easy walking distance, & bus stops close if needed. Would definitely book here again in the future as it was perfect for my Fringe Festival attending needs.
A standard private dorm room set up w/ a bit of wear & tear & a fiddly door lock, but clean & comfortable. A sink in the room was a plus, as were the multiple shower/bathrooms available on the floor. The 24 hr front desk staff were always very helpful & friendly, the luggage storage convenient. The included breakfast was great with lots of choice. The grounds were lovely & well tended, & the view of Arthur’s Seat & Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park (only a 10 min walk away), was exceptional. There were several Fringe venues in easy walking distance, & bus stops close if needed. Would definitely book here again in the future as it was perfect for my Fringe Festival attending needs.
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James
24 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
loved the location, walking distance to the city, and at the base of Arthurs seat good breakfast
loved the location, walking distance to the city, and at the base of Arthurs seat good breakfast
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for its quality and variety, with large buffet options included. Some guests used the on-site cafeteria or bar/restaurant for other meals, and it can be very busy at peak times.
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Angelina
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good location. Great free buffet breakfast, also variety of delicious food for dinner buffet for 22💷. Direct Taxi phone at the entrance of the Reception Centre.
Very good location. Great free buffet breakfast, also variety of delicious food for dinner buffet for 22💷. Direct Taxi phone at the entrance of the Reception Centre.
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Magdalena
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Barry
22 Jun 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic breakfast, great choice and freshly made. Rooms were comfortable enough.
Fantastic breakfast, great choice and freshly made. Rooms were comfortable enough.
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Heather
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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JANET
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Martin
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very helpfull people. Location close to many places of interest. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Very helpfull people. Location close to many places of interest. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Jamie
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Considering how much of a rip off every other type of accommodation is in Edinburgh, this was a good deal. The breakfast was superb; better than most expensive hotels!
Considering how much of a rip off every other type of accommodation is in Edinburgh, this was a good deal. The breakfast was superb; better than most expensive hotels!
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Joanne
24 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property had a full cafeteria style breakfast, served from 7:30-10, which we really enjoyed. It was inexpensive compared to hotel accommodations, clean and comfortable. Buses were easy to get to and we were able to make our way around the city easily from here. We also walked to Holyrood House, which was an easy 25 minutes away.
The property had a full cafeteria style breakfast, served from 7:30-10, which we really enjoyed. It was inexpensive compared to hotel accommodations, clean and comfortable. Buses were easy to get to and we were able to make our way around the city easily from here. We also walked to Holyrood House, which was an easy 25 minutes away.
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Christine
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
Property was exactly as advertised. It is student accommodations. Can't beat the price for a few nights in Edinburgh within walking distance of Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile. Hot breakfast (7:30-10:00am)was really good and included in the price. Buses were frequent and nearby. I was there as 1 adult with 1 infant. They had a high chair in the cafeteria for breakfast and provided an infant cot (no sheet) for sleeping. Staff were really helpful.
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Jason
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. It is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Princes Street. Nearby attractions include Royal Commonwealth Pool (0.1 km), Holyrood Park (0.2 km), and John McIntyre Conference Centre (0.2 km).
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- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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