Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Laundry

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Business services

Explore the area

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

University of Edinburgh
13 min walk
National Museum of Scotland
4 min drive
Royal Mile
4 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
34 min drive

Room options

Twin Room (Single Use)

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Bar

Laundry

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Hostel with a conference center, near Royal Mile

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a conference center, and a gift shop
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
13 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh and a 4-minute drive from Royal Mile

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.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

1 restaurant
1 bar

Things to do

Bike rentals

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (weekly)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Business services

Conference centre

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area

Accessibility

Lift

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Shower
Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 5 and May 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh Campus Accommodation

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phil, Maple Ridge

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pretty good.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Travelled with group

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandez

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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?

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryne

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuryana Lau

13 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexis

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Festival stay

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

11 Aug 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald, Muswell Hill

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nargiz

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kyla

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Las Vegas

Travelled with family

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SAMIRA

Travelled with family

25 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wei

18 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with group

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great use of halls!

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024