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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

3.0 star property

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Free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AY
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room (Single Use)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Twin Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Holland Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

John Burnett Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. 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 free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that 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 such as 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 centre and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 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 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 5 November and 25 May.

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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy decent accomodation for visiting the fringe, well recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for quick stay, basic and clean and surprisingly good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable stay, with excellent breakfast options. Easy access to buses and taxis, and convenient laundry facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

kurian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very decent accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff in check in/out were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice staff. Easy access to local transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Victor

Very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Great stay

We were very mpressed with the accommodation at Summer Stays at the University. Our twin room was spacious, clean and beds comfortable. An amazing breakfast buffet is served and laundry facilities are convenient and very well priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Amenities
Great basic accommodation at a great price including a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Edinburgh stay for Tattoo 2025

The rooms were comfortable and excellent for a few days stay. The breakfast was excellent. The location was a little walk from the Royal Mile, but still convenient, with bus ervices available if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and very basic. Food was great breakfast included. Great price.would definitely stay here again and will 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cheap accommodation. Breakfast options. Condition of property excellent xonsidering it is student accommodation. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Thumbs up for Edinburgh Uni.

Great food, secure and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recimmend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Breakfast. Unexpected parking options was a real bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Clean, comfortable and as described in description
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Timon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Location good, breakfast v.good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull people. Location close to many places of interest. Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

STEWART

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Student staff was very courteous, friendly, and provided the extra information we needed to find our way around town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money during the festival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and well situated Calm and personnel friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025