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Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation
Hostel with restaurant, near University of Edinburgh
- Free WiFi
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Restrictions related to your trip
This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
Property renovations and closures
- The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.
18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, Scotland, United Kingdom
8.2.Very good.1,007 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Good location, quick and easy check in, good value for money. Most of the parking…
Aug 27, 2021
A great stopover!!
Aug 19, 2021
Official standards
This property advises that it adheres to We're Good To Go (UK), Ecolab (third-party expert - Global) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) cleaning and disinfection practices.
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wear personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Individually wrapped food options are available
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Guests rated location
Walkable56 positive mentions
Quiet55 positive mentions
Safe53 positive mentions
Convenient33 positive mentions
Transport options30 positive mentions
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 25 2021 to June 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 2000 smoke-free guestrooms
- Weekly housekeeping
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Conference centre
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
Feel at home
- Television
- Free toiletries
- Garden
- Laundry facilities
- Lift
- Cable TV service
What’s around
- In Newington
- University of Edinburgh - 13-minute walk
- Festival Theatre - 16-minute walk
- Princes Street - 20-minute walk
- Arthur's Seat - 20-minute walk
- Royal Mile - 21-minute walk
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Single Room, Shared Bathroom
- Single Room, Ensuite
- Twin Room, Ensuite
- Twin Room (Single Use)
What’s around
Landmarks
- In Newington
- University of Edinburgh - 13-minute walk
- Festival Theatre - 16-minute walk
- Princes Street - 20-minute walk
- Arthur's Seat - 20-minute walk
- Royal Mile - 21-minute walk
- National Museum of Scotland - 21-minute walk
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - 22-minute walk
- Grassmarket - 23-minute walk
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 23-minute walk
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 24-minute walk
Getting around
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 39-min drive
- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 23-min walk
- Edinburgh Waverley Station 25-min walk
- Edinburgh Brunstane Station 8-min drive
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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, Scotland, United Kingdom
At a glance
Size
- 2,000 rooms
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
- This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- On-site parking is limited
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
- Smoke-free property
At the hostel
Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
Things to do
- Golfing nearby
Working away
- Conference centre
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
Facilities
- Lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
Languages Spoken
- English
In the room
Freshen up
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
Be entertained
- 32-inch TV
- Cable TV channels
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Weekly housekeeping provided
Fees & policies
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We're Good To Go (UK) guidelines.
This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (third-party expert - Global) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
- Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
- Pollock Halls
- Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
- Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
- Pollock Halls Hostel
- Pollock Halls
- Pollock Estate Summer Accommodation
- Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls
- First Hotel Edinburgh
- Edinburgh First Hotel
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Scotland
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh 1st
Also known as
- Pollock Halls Hostel Edinburgh
- Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hotel
- Pollock Halls
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FAQs
- Yes, Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
- Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
- You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
- Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine. The dining venue(s) will be unavailable from 25 October 2021 to 1 June 2022 (dates subject to change). Nearby restaurants include Cafe Cassis (6-min walk), Voujon (7-min walk) and Annakut Restaurant (7-min walk).
- Pollock Estate - Summer Accommodation has a picnic area and a garden.
8.2.Very good.1,007 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 8.0.Very good
Comfortable stay.
CHARLOTTE, 2 night family trip, Aug 27, 2021
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Still good - but wobbly
I last stayed here in August 2019, pre-pandemic, and gave it a real thumbs-up. The staff were really friendly and helpful and breakfast was great. That's still the case - but the place seemed slightly unsure of itself this time, thanks to post lockdown . And the wi-fi was almost non-existent which, for Fringe performers and reviewers, is pretty dire. I was told they're changing the system. It's still a great place to stay.
Mike, 4 night business trip, Aug 9, 2021
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 2.0.Poor
Dirty and smelly
Absolutely filthy. I will desist from sharing pics of the toilet out of concern for others. Room did not appear to have been cleaned, terrible odour, floor filthy, the desk surface left ink all over my wireless Apple charger, bedding Misty and smelly. So glad the system couldn’t take my card payment on arrival as not worth a penny. Didn’t bother with breakfast and got out as soon as possible the next day. Have stayed before and it was never like this. Really disappointing.
Scott, 1 night trip, Jul 31, 2021
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Very welcoming
Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff at the hotel. Care is taken over keeping guests safe from possible risks re Covid, including with thorough cleaning of bedrooms and bistro where I enjoyed very tasty breakfasts and an evening meal.
Ian, 2 night trip, Jul 26, 2021
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Could not fault anything from booking in to leaving thankyou
4 night business trip, Sep 2, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Fantastic option for safe, clean accommodation- no frills but not expecting that from student accommodation. For somewhere to sleep and explore Edinburgh is perfect!
3 night business trip, Sep 1, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
The only minor issue I had was that my room was next to the elevator, which the noise (not terribly loud, but distinctive when quiet) could be a bit distracting when trying to get to sleep.
3 night trip, Sep 1, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
The staff at reception and everywhere were very welcoming and pleasant. The breakfasts was superb better than a four star hotel
Mubarak, 1 night trip with friends, Aug 27, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Best place for a summer stay in Edinburgh
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Brinder S, 1 night business trip, Aug 25, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Clean and tidy. Easy check in. Outstanding breakfast choice. Great value evening meal.
1 night trip, Aug 23, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review