Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(985 Ratings)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

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About this hostel

Hostel with a conference center, near Edinburgh Castle
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services.
Weekly housekeeping is available.
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.3 mi

Stirling Castle

52.1 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.6 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single • 105 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single • 196 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Twin Room (Single Use)

2 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(985 Ratings)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.3 mi

Stirling Castle

52.1 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.6 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.7 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room, Ensuite

1 Single • 105 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room, Ensuite

2 Single • 196 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room (Single Use)

2 Single • 108 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(985 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

It was great value for money and the breakfast options were quite good .

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Super clean and staff was very friendly explaining how to get around. Breakfast was amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

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!

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The staff was not truthful about check-in. Instead of saying, "we do not allow check-in before 3" I was told my room was not ready. However, dozens of people were checking in while I was waiting. Amazingly at exactly 3, my room was ready. The laundry app did not work nor did the kiosk that sold cards. I had to pay double price to have my laundry done at a location 3/4 of a mile away. The breakfast was excellent and the room was comfortable and tidy. They could do a deeper clean, but there was nothing terrible,

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Very helpful good location

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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!

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Nice stay, just wish there was shower gel in the bathrooms.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Good buffet breakfast and attentive staff

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Walking distance to Old town and the Castle.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Pretty good.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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?

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Very clean. Some door & lift noise overnight. Hot running water was a little sketchy. Breakfast buffet was bountious.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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.

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

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!

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

It is very much a dorm situation, so be prepared to have ear plugs for noisy neighbors. Staff were great and accommodating.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Loved staying here. The property is beautiful and quiet. Breakfast is amazing. Bring your own coffee or tea because there is access to a kettle. Bed was extremely comfy. Shared bathrooms seemed to always be available and they were clean.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The premise provides a relatively economical accommodation option in Edinburgh. While it is not particularly close to the prime areas, there is good access to public transport, enabling us to explore the city easily. Room is a bit small but sufficient for a short stay. Breakfast is fantastic with loads of options.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The bathroom was not cleaned, it was still dusty when we arrived even though we had to wait 45 minutes during the check-in

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

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!

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great use of the Halls outside of term time!! Pillows could have been better!!

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Overall, good value option for accommodation in Edinburgh. Simple process for check-in. Great breakfast! Recommend to bring your own toiletries

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Excellent value, very close to the holyrood park. I will definitely come back if I stay in Edinburgh.

2.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Comfortable stay, the room wasn't in the best condition however what can you expect for a student hall. Very happy over all, would stay again.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and it was real good with lots of options. It was great value for your money

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Very nice Best breakfast I ever experienced

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Staff friendly, helpful and responsive. Room and facilities clean. Parking secure and convenient. Breakfast convenient and plentiful, great to have so many options, including traditional Scottish. Canteen style works for the setting. Rooms basic but as expected, as is the overall stay. Would stay here again for the value and practically.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

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.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Very large area, huge selection in breakfast. Location is very convenient.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great way to travel on a budget. Though a shared WC not everyone’s cup of tea, I found it to be free when I needed it and it wasn’t a problem. Also the fact that it’s a room meant to house someone for a few months at a time means it’s at a base level quite comfortable and roomy. Breakfast is also pretty good! Pollock Halls dorms are a 25-30 min walk to Waverly train station, 15-20 min walk to the Royal Mile and a bit closer to Fringe venues. Would definitely stay again!

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Summer Stays - or, Pollock Halls, as I know it - always does its visitors proud. I've been d"doing" the Fringe for years and this must be one of the cheapest stays in Edinburgh during August. The place, as usual, this year was immaculate. The greeting staff are amazingly friendly and patient with the thousands who turn up on their doorstep. The place does its best to be eco-friendly, even with the great, inclusive, breakfast and the variety of different level of rooms to choose from (if you book early enough) must suit all pockets. OK it's not Princes Street or the Royal Mile - but they're all close at hand and the brooding presence of Arthur's Seat (hill/mountain) is right on the doorstep if you fancy a fitness challenge. The staff - from the kitchens to the gardens and beyond do the place proud. Thanks for a great stay!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $174 per night. This rental is $81 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, and garden.

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room (Single Use)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room (Single Use)

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation?

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