Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Hotels
8.1 (9058 reviews)
18 Holyrood Park Road , Edinburgh , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Affordable
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms
Noise from hallways

Categories

Cleanliness
7.56
Concerns regarding cleanliness in some rooms and shared facilities.
Service
8.53
Staff were described as helpful and polite in multiple reviews.
Location
8.57
Convenient location with easy access to local transportation.
Room Quality
7.02
Rooms were mentioned as dated and some had issues.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities were basic but generally met expectations, with some highlights on breakfast.
Value for Money
8.51
Generally described as affordable for the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Breakfast options received positive feedback for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.53
Positive experiences noted, with many comments indicating a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 05:05

Property Description

Convenient Location at the Foot of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat
Situated at the base of the royal Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, Pollock Estate offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation, ideal for exploring Edinburgh during the University's summer break.

Modern Amenities and Facilities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in every room, along with access to shared laundry and pantry amenities. Select rooms even feature a TV and safety deposit box, with linen and towels provided for your convenience.

Proximity to Edinburgh's Historic Attractions
Just 1.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the iconic Old Town, guests can easily access popular sites like the Royal Mile and various festivals. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the nearby John McIntyre Conference Centre.

Experience a seamless stay with a general shop, 24-hour reception, and essential on-site maintenance for a hassle-free visit to Pollock Estate.

Important information:

For more than 9 pax booked within one party, we reserve the right to amend the payment and cancellation terms for the booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 9058 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.56
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.02
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Theresa
10
Pros:

Highly recimmend

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Deborah
10
Pros:

Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Julia
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Philip • family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Amy • partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • family_with_children • nz
9
would definitely book again!
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and very good value for money.

Cons:

no conditioner in room

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room. Enjoyed the breakfast very much. Useful to have a shop and restaurant on site. Convenient for the city centre and close to plenty of bus routes.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • it
9
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jack
8
Pros:

Excellent, friendly check-in by Katie, who checked that I'd been allocated a room away from the lifts and toilets (because those rooms are always noisy). The shower rooms in Grant House have had a refurb since my last stay, but the shower cubicles are still tiny. Usually I use the shower over the bath instead but the bathroom on my floor was out of order, which was a shame. Good stay otherwise.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
10
Definetly return
Pros:

Check-in was very simple, staff helpful and polite.
My room was warm and comfortable, had a sink..
Towels provided.
Excellent breakfast options, somethung for everyine from fruit, cereal, porridge to hot options, really exceeded my expe condition and the breakfast staff helpful.

Cons:

There was nothing. I had not realised parking was an option. There may have been information provided that I didn't read, though 🤷🏻‍♀️

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Adrienne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Everything I Needed
Pros:

Great location

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Merel • solo_traveller • nl
7
Leuke uitvalsbasis naast Arthur's Seat, ver lopen naar centrum
Pros:

Arthur's Seat is heel dichtbij. Ontbijt is heel uitgebreid. Niet zo duur en een prima uitvalsbasis tijdens je verblijf in Edinburgh.

Cons:

Locatie is vrij ver van het centrum, het is best een stukje lopen. Gelukkig gaan er wel bussen vanaf en naar het centrum. Aantal faciliteiten die normaliter wel worden gebruikt door studenten zijn nu dicht, maar je kunt wel verzoeken indienen bij de receptie als je iets nodig hebt. Het is een vrij overweldigend groot complex, af en toe wat onoverzichtelijk en het kan erg druk en daardoor rumoerig zijn door enorm veel uitwisselingsstudenten en andere groepen mensen die hier overnachten.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • de
9
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Dana • solo_traveller • us
10
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • solo_traveller • de
9
Preis-Leistung Verhältnis top!
Pros:

Die Lage ist super, nur wenige Minuten mit dem Bus zu Old Town. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer war groß (Doppelzimmer mit Bad) und sauber. Frühstück war eine große Überraschung, viel mehr Auswahl als in den vergleichbaren Unterkünften.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Samuel
8
Pros:

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

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • family_with_children • nl
8
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Udo • family_with_children • de
8
2025-08-30 • via Nuitee