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City center stay
Your stay at this Newington hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Palace of Holyroodhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free breakfast
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hostel. Guests will appreciate free perks like full breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage are also on offer.
Free WiFi, cable TV
In addition to TVs with cable channels, the 2000 guestrooms offer free WiFi and coffee/tea makers. Other amenities include showers and free toiletries.
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 9 2020 to March 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-friendly Pollock Halls also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area. This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking (limited spaces)
Pollock Halls offers 2000 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests are served free full breakfast.
Pollock Halls has a restaurant on site.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. 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 sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
Green / Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.