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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
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About this property
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. Each room on the campus features a free Wi-Fi, and shared laundry and pantry facilities. Some rooms also offer a TV and a safety deposit box. Linen and towels are provided in all the rooms. Pollock Estate is just 1.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the historic Old Town, where guests can find the Royal Mile, the hub for many of Edinburgh’s festivals. In the mornings, an extensive breakfast is offered in the self-service restaurant at John McIntyre Conference Centre. This is just 5 minutes’ walk from the rooms. Further local amenities include a general shop and a dedicated 24-hour reception centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lift
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kate
United Kingdom“This is a great option for the Fringe Festival if you book far enough in advance (I booked eight months beforehand). You get a single student room with shared bathroom and fantastic breakfast. It's about a 20-minute walk to most venues, although...” - Thomas
Belgium“The room was good, the breakfast was great. Overall, it met my expectations.” - Thabang United Kingdom“The reception staff was brilliant, rooms were clean and breakfast was served nice.”
- Olivia
Netherlands“Great staffs and service! They're super helpful and kind. Very good breakfast. The price is definitely worth its value!” 
Jamie United Kingdom“Free breakfast was brilliant and set us up for a full day of Fringe”- Hannah United Kingdom“Very good value for money during the Fringe and the location is gorgeous. The staff were really helpful and available 24/7.”
- Luis
Austria“Value for money was really good. It was the only affordable thing I could find in Edinburgh (with single room). Breakfast was included in the price and was amazing. Room big enough and comfortable!” - Beverley
Australia“Great value for money whilst the Fringe festival was on since hearth breakfast was included. Small shop on campus where I was able to buy extra things. Single room accommodation was basic but comfortable. Shared facilities were clean. Close to...” - Beverley Australia“Breakfast included, great location, very friendly helpful staff.”
- Diane
Canada“I liked that there was access to breakfast and dinner on site. The breakfast was awesome and I had dinner in the pub several times as I was too tired after a day of walking around Edinburgh to go out and find an alternative restaurant.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- JMCC Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
