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About this property

Located at the foot of the royal Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, the Pollack Estate campus offers bed and breakfast accommodations 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. Pollack 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 Center. This is just 5 minutes’ walk from the rooms. Further local amenities include a general shop and a dedicated 24-hour reception center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennie
    United States United States
    Great value for Edinburgh. Not too far from Old Town. Hike up to Arthur’s Seat was great. Rooms are basic but comfortable enough. Breakfast was amazing! So much to choose from and very tasty.
  • Anneliese
    United States United States
    Such a great place to get over jet lag! Super quiet. Amazing hot/cold buffet breakfast offered in the huge student dinner hall.Beautiful campus on the far edge of Holyrood Park. Take a stroll among the lovely paths and trees in the magnificent...
  • Janine
    Canada Canada
    We enjoyed the campus setting and how convenient the location was.
  • Becky
    United States United States
    I had a shared bathroom, with no issues. There were 2 bathrooms on my hall, and I never had to wait to use.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean good value and perfectly sited for the fringe. Will be back
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location. Clean, comfortable. Good value
  • Vicki
    United States United States
    Very close to public transport. Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room. This
  • Russell
    United States United States
    Want to start your day with the best breakfast choices you have ever had? This was an excellent breakfast.
  • Manish
    Nepal Nepal
    Everything as it is a student apartment so we enjoyed our time there.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Location, kind staff, breakfast included, restaurant on campus had good food & drinks & well priced

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • JMCC Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.