Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

8.1

Excellent(7,577 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this hostel

Located at the foot of the royal Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, the Pollock Estate campus offers bed and breakfast accommodation during the University of Edinburgh's summer vacation.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.4 mi

Stirling Castle

52.2 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.7 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Single Room - Holland House

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Twin Room - Chancellors Court

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

En Suite Single Room - John Burnett

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Twin Room - John Burnett

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

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8.1

Excellent(7,577 Reviews)

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this hostel

Located at the foot of the royal Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, the Pollock Estate campus offers bed and breakfast accommodation during the University of Edinburgh's summer vacation.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

1.4 mi

Stirling Castle

52.2 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.7 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

1.8 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Single • 86 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Single Room - Holland House

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Twin Room - Chancellors Court

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

En Suite Single Room - John Burnett

1 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

En Suite Twin Room - John Burnett

2 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

8.1

Excellent(7,577 Reviews)

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8.0

Aug 2024

Studentenlebenerinnerungen

Mitten auf dem Campus

10.0

Aug 2024

Excellent value, ticks all the boxes!

Amazing breakfast with wide selection which fueled me for a day of exploring beautifull Edinburgh! I felt safe as a solo traveller that the reception centre is open 24/7. It was amazing to hear the bagpipes and marching band who were also staying and rehearsing at the University, it really gave me an authentic Scottish experience! Lovely views of arthurs seat from campus and useful to have a shop and restaurant on site. Helpful and friendly staff. Excellent value for money considering it being prime festival season and expensive alternative accommodation. Will be back!

Great that 2 towels and a quality bathmat are provided but this would have been useful information to include in the email as if I had known I wouldn't have packed one on limited suitcase space. No hairdryer provided but I belive you could request one from reception, I bought my own with me so that wasn't an issue. Hard to find any faults with such good value accommodation. Kettle would have been a bonus.

10.0

Aug 2024

I'll be back!!!

Breakfasts are excellent, bus service excellent, all round perfect

The prices have gone up a bit

8.0

Aug 2024

Loved meeting people from all over the globe especially musicians & singers playing for The Miltary Tattoo & The

Good security. Walking distance to the Scholar Brasserie lovely food. Easy bus access. Amazing breakfast from typical British to haggis, lots of fruit & breads.

Lousy pillows. Housekeeping needs to be every 4 days rather than every 6. Towels from Reception not always available. Few hair dryers.

10.0

Aug 2024

A great stay at a great price!

I have been in other student accommodations and this one was great. The room was clean and with a view over the hills. The breakfast was AMAZING. The shared bathroom was clean and so was the showers. Great experience at a great price, would recommend

4.0

Aug 2024

Decepcionante

Limpieza muy decepcionante. Pelos en el cuarto de baño y muchísimo polvo en el mobiliario

8.0

Aug 2024

Good all round

Simple functional facilities and room with comfortable bed. The staff are helpful. The buffet breakfast has a wide selection and is pretty good. Good very fast Wi-Fi. Nice placent green spaces between the buildings.

The doors creek and bang shut. Some of the shower cubicles are a bit small and pokey.

9.0

Jul 2024

Breakfast is very good

Friendly and Helpful staff.

7.0

Jul 2024

I will return despite some shortcomings

Cleanliness Sink in room Wi-Fi Price in July reasonable Luggage storage Towels provided but not soap

Queuing system for check in and check out could be very easily improved. Check in staff and managers too young and inexperienced. Breakfast plentiful but sausages and bacon were inedible. Pancakes were ultra processed and not fresh. Collection of stored luggage was not efficient at all. Hundred of young teen kids on campus. Noisy workmen at adjacent building. Window cleaning at 9am! No soap provided!

8.0

May 2024

It was a pleasant surprise to find such a convenient and economical place to stay, practically in the heart of Edinburgh

Chancellors hall was Convenient to local transportation. Dining hall for breakfast was great with so many options, and ample seating. Proximity to Arthur’s seat, including spectacular views of the city, Salisbury Crags, and Arthur’s seat. Having a laundromat in the building was a huge bonus! Staff in Arthur’s Pub were so friendly and the service was quick.

The smell of burnt popcorn seemed to always be wafting in the air. Shower in our dorm room needed a thorough scrub.

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

I booked a single room, which was clean, comfortable and perfect for a one-night stay. The breakfast was good, with a variety of options. The location was quiet with the bus to town a short walk away. All the staff were friendly and accommodating.

7.0

Aug 2023

A nice surprise overall

I must say that we went to the place with very low expectations since we were going to a university campus, but we were, overall, gladly surprised. The rooms looked warm and they had everything a person may need. The campus is nice and close to buses going to the city centre. The breakfast service was outstanding, with lots of products to choose from and plenty of food, besides, the staff members were very friendly and they had high chairs for babies as well.

Unfortunately, one of the rooms was not clean enough (I found a dirty sock under the bed when looking for one of my daughter's, there was a small hairbrush on the carpet as well and the tea cups in the room were so dirty one of them was literally stuck to the tray). I have to say that the staff member I talked to was genuinely shocked when I told him so and he sent someone to fix this, but whoever came only removed the sock leaving the tea cups still stuck to the tray. Other than that, no complaints.

9.0

Aug 2023

Great location and fantastic breakfast!

Good location to walk to the city center. The breakfast was superb! Wide variety and good quality.

The bathroom needs a renovation. There’s a lack of hangers and small shelf within the shower.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The rooms were well equipped, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and had many choices vegan options available . It felt safe with good security staff on hand all night as well.

Nothing we didn't like

6.0

Aug 2023

Cheap and cheerful

The location

The breakfast was cold and mass produced. The shower had very little pressure and you could not move inside the cubicle. The walls are paper thin. You hear everything

10.0

Jul 2023

Clean, quality, budget accommodation

Excellent budget accomodation. Clean and safe. Fantastic buffet breakfast. Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat are close by for a beautiful hike. Would stay again.

Nothing. It was perfect for me.

8.0

Jul 2023

Great stay, good value for money in a major city that heavy with tourist traffic

It’s location and super breakfast

It was basic, but that’s what we expected, so no gripes here.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Great choice for breakfast. Quiet location. Helpful staff.

8.0

Jun 2023

I do recommend stayin in here

The breakfast was really good, lots of choices everyone will find something to eat. Beds are comfortable enough, location is about 25minute walk from city centre but you can get Bolt or bus,the en suite room have just enough space for two people. In general I do recommend staying in here.

The lights in the room were very dark I guess that’s the type of bulbs that are used, I feel like rooms are fine but bathrooms need some upgrade. The hot water seemed to be on and off while showering and the bathroom wasn’t cleaned properly when we arrived. Also the noise from other doors closing are very loud

5.0

Jun 2023

Passable

Breakfast was nice. Everyone at the reception was very friendly. The towels and linens were clean.

The shower cabin had old mold. There were old dirty stains on the carpet.

10.0

Jun 2023

Very good stay.

The unlimited breakfast was very good.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Breakfast was excellent

Rooms were basic but clean which is what I expected for the price

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Very good breakfasts and friendly reception staff. A good location in its own gardens, out of town but we'll connected to the bus network.

10.0

Jun 2023

A great place to stay. Lovely grounds and great rooms.

Breakfast was amazing. So many choices.

10.0

Jun 2023

terrific value and location

the place is wonderful! reception is friendly and helpful. rooms are fine. breakfast is excellent. can't say enough good things about this facility

there is nothing bad to say

7.0

Jun 2023

Decent rooms in beautiful university setting.

Wonderful reception desk workers. Easy bus ride to town. Buffet breakfast was plentiful.

Wifi didn't work. Kitchen had no cookware, dishes, utensils so wasn't useful.

4.0

Jun 2023

Disappointing

Decent setting with good scenery.The price was good compared to other places. Great that reception was open early to return keys.

The floor in the toilet and shower room was not totally clean.People were coming in late and banging door.I needed to be up at 5a.m. Room was cold even with the window closed.Be house prouder.

3.0

Jun 2023

lovely location, nice breakfast but poor house keeping

location, convenience, parking

The room was really dirty with hair left in the wash basin, study table and WC. It was really hideous. lift was not working

5.0

Jun 2023

good value- reception staff could do more to help you to your room

novelty. price (relative). enthusiasm of morning team

noise outside and poor ventilation

10.0

Jun 2023

Great value and would definitely use again if in the area, highly recommended.

The location was fantastic, close to the centre of Edinburgh. Breakfast was so good, nothing ran out, everything was hot and there was just so much choice. The staff in reception, even when checking in at 2330hrs were friendly and very helpful and the staff at breakfast were equally as friendly.

The address was a little misleading and took us to the wrong place and the phone number on the booking was for an office that closed at 1700hrs, not very good when trying to check in at 2330hrs.

2.0

Jun 2023

Very poor

Gardens

Staff couldn't work the payment machines properly and there was a long wait for their senior to authorise payments. A window cleaner entered my room without warning in the morning - completely unacceptable

8.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Very good value for money, friendly and helpful staff, great location, excellent breakfast!!!

Everything was fine

8.0

Oct 2022

Very good

The location is close to the center and you can get bus from the doorstep. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice and had loads of choices with clean dining area. It is a quiet, safe and friendly accomodation and also good value for money. Very much recommended

Nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Brilliant place to stay for the Fringe Festival. Amazing breakfast!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is £94 per night. This rental is £1 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. 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 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?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, tv, garden, and family friendly.

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

En Suite Single Room - Holland House

En Suite Twin Room - Chancellors Court

En Suite Single Room - John Burnett

En Suite Twin Room - John Burnett

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Hostel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

En Suite Single Room - Holland House

En Suite Twin Room - Chancellors Court

En Suite Single Room - John Burnett

En Suite Twin Room - John Burnett

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 pet friendly?

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

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