Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First Hostel

About Pollock Halls - Edinburgh First

Pollock Halls is seasonal campus accommodation located at the foot of Holyrood Park, and offers safe & affordable bed and breakfast accommodation over the University's summer vacation, with over 2000 rooms available.

Shared pantry facilities in each building include toaster, microwave, fridge, ironing board and iron and fridge; hairdryers are available at the main reception centre. Shared laundry facilities are also available in some buildings.

Accommodation Information

The simple single standard rooms provide affordable accommodation, ideal for those on a strict budget. Each room is a single private room, with shared bathroom facilities, and has a telephone, complimentary wired internet access and tea/coffee-making facilities.

All rooms are serviced daily and all linen and towels are provided.

Full Scottish breakfast is included in the price, and is served in the John McIntyre Centre in the heart of the private campus grounds. Light meals can also be taken in the bar, and there is an on-site shop and ATM available for use by all guests.

Chargeable cabled internet access is available in all bedrooms and wireless internet access is available in some public areas. Guests will benefit from the 24-hour reception. Free car parking is available on a first come, first served basis only; spaces are limited and we simply cannot guarantee they will always be available.

Location Information

Pollock Halls is just 1.5 miles from the city-centre and Waverley train station, as well as many of Edinburgh’s popular tourist attractions. It is also just 5 minutes’ walk to Holyrood Park, and Arthur’s Seat, an ideal location for walking, with beautiful views over Edinburgh.

Full address:
Pollock Halls of Residence
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh
EH16 5AY

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property’s conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.