University Residence, Summer Stays

Pollock Halls (Summer Stays at the University of Edinburgh)

8.1/10 from 7,506 reviews

University residence in Southside and Newington

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Stay type: University residence
Area: Southside and Newington
Walk to Waverley: about 30 min on foot (straight-line estimate)

University residence at 18 Holyrood Park Road in Edinburgh's Southside and Newington.

Overview

Pollock Halls opens its student rooms to holiday guests during the University of Edinburgh's summer vacation, offering bed and breakfast at the foot of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. The address is 18 Holyrood Park Road in the Southside and Newington area. Every room comes with free Wi-Fi, heating, linen and towels, and some add a TV and a safety deposit box. Shared laundry and pantry facilities serve the campus, and the rooms are non-smoking.

Breakfast is served self-service in the restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, a short walk from the rooms. There is also a bar, a garden, a lift, a general shop and a 24-hour reception. The Old Town and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station sit roughly 1.5 miles away, where the Royal Mile acts as the hub for many of the city's festivals.

Key Facts

Stay Type	University residence
Area	Southside and Newington
Address	18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY
Guest Rating	8.1/10 from 7,506 reviews
Check-In	From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-Out	Until 10:30 AM
Walk To Waverley Station	about 30 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
Lift	Yes
Age Restriction	Minimum age for check-in is 18

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Bar
Elevator
Laundry
Heating
Garden
Wonderful Breakfast

Who It Suits

This stay suits guests who are happy with university rooms, shared laundry and pantry facilities, and breakfast included, during the summer months when the campus opens to visitors. Walkers and runners get Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat at the door. It may not suit visitors who want to step straight out onto the Royal Mile, since Waverley station and the Old Town are over a mile away. Groups of more than fifteen people should also note that the property may change payment and cancellation terms for their booking.

House Rules

Pets are not allowed.

Location

18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY.

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Waverley Station is about 30 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

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.
This is just 5 minutes’ walk from the rooms.

What To Know Before Booking

Summer Only. Rooms are available only during the University of Edinburgh's summer vacation, so dates outside that window will not be bookable.
Shared Facilities. Laundry and pantry facilities are shared across the campus. Only some rooms include a TV and a safety deposit box.
Check-In And Out. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out until 10:30 AM.
Age And Pets. Guests must be at least 18 to check in, and pets are not allowed.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy adds 5% of the room or bed price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026.
Group Bookings. For parties of more than fifteen people, the property reserves the right to amend payment and cancellation terms.

About This Edinburgh Stay

Where is Pollock Halls located?

It sits at 18 Holyrood Park Road in the Southside and Newington area, at the foot of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the historic Old Town, including the Royal Mile, are roughly 1.5 miles away.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Check-out runs from 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

What facilities does the property have?

Listed facilities include a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi, lift, laundry, garden, heating and non-smoking rooms. There is a general shop, a 24-hour reception, and an extensive self-service breakfast served at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, about 5 minutes' walk from the rooms.

Are pets allowed at Pollock Halls?

No, the house rules state that pets are not allowed. There is also a minimum check-in age of 18.

What is the cancellation policy?

The standard terms are set out on the booking page. The property does note that for parties of more than fifteen people it reserves the right to amend payment and cancellation terms, so group bookers should check the live listing before committing.

How do I get to the city centre from the property?

Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the Old Town are about 1.5 miles from the estate. On foot the station is around 30 minutes away by straight-line estimate, and the listing does not state bus or taxi options, so check the map and local transport before booking.