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"The dorm rooms were the best deal in town. We heard about them through a student friend of mine. Many pros - Pollock Halls is close to the bus lines. ... " More

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Hotel Description

Hostel near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

City center stay

Your stay at this Southside hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage are also on offer.

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room (Single Use)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Other (1)
5 out of 5

Best deal in town!

Pros: Staff was great, treated us like family. Everyone we met was knowledgeable, friendly, pleasant, helpful. Eat at the bar, best steak & ale pie!!
Cons: Wee spider on ceiling in room, but that was OK, he was just hanging out, too!!
Location: Commonwealth Pool up the street (Bus Stop into town). The Ale House was stifling hot, so we wandered down the street for other places to eat.
The dorm rooms were the best deal in town. We heard about them through a student friend of mine. Many pros - Pollock Halls is close to the bus lines. Breakfast was the plentiful and terrific, recommend eating at the bar instead of the buffet at night. The steak and ale pie was fabulous! Could eat it every night. The staff was more than accommodating, everyone at the front desk was knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and went out of their way to make sure everything was right. The only cons (and there were just a few) - I booked the room with the bathroom down the hall, and the bathrooms got a little dirty from time to time. But there was always at least one bathroom available, I never had to wait. The room doors squeaked, so I knew when my neighbor was coming and going. But other than those wee items, I highly recommend Pollock Halls for single travelers!! Best bargain in town.

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About the Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation

Location 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 5AY

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area. This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 2000 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)

Room Amenities

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation offers 2000 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Toiletries (free)

Food & Drink

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golfing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Cashless transactions are available

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.