18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#92 of 174 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4088 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 June 2023
Amanda
United KingdomThe mattress was quite firm and stained. The bathroom looked tired...some mould, although clean enough.
The breakfast offered good choices and I eat a plant based diet
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Laura
LatviaI had apartment in third floor but elevator was not working so I had to carry my luggage don’t by stairs.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Jean
United StatesThe rooms were student dorm rooms - sparsely furnished and it was noisy at night with people talking and slamming doors all night. This is a great place to stay if you're looking for an affordable place to stay, but bring your ear plugs for a good night's sleep.
Stay in student housing during summer vacation definitely provided an affordable option during our stay in Edinburgh. The location was a 30-minute walk from the Royal Mile but an easy bus ride with multiple bus lines to choose from. The breakfast in the student cafeteria had good options and was the highlight of the stay.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Erin
United StatesIt was kind of hard to find the reception and the buildings, but this could be an “us” problem. Haha
Quiet, clean, comfy
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Sammy
NigeriaA few things weren't in good condition. These include: the light over the mirror in the room, the wardrobe hinge wasn't in good shape and the tap for the sink in the shower room wasn't working
The breakfast was fantastic. The environment with lots of trees around was great for me! Overall, my expectations were met, and I'll not hesitate to recommend this accommodation for anyone.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Sarah
United StatesIt was all good:)
Clean comfortable room, free breakfast, good location, speedy taxi service, friendly helpful staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Sarah
United StatesNo negatives- great stay:)
Clean comfortable room, beautiful campus, friendly helpful staff! Held our luggage so we could explore the city before check in.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Carol
CanadaGreat location, comfortable room, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Julie
United Kingdomaccommodation is very basic student but what you would expect I suppose for some reason don’t seem to provide hand towels ? anyway young man at reception gave me what he thought was hand towel turned out to be bathmat reception always very busy we stayed 4 nights ..provided with 1 nights supply in hospitality tray ie tea coffee milk etc ..no room service so had to keep queuing at reception to replenish supplies and staff seemed reluctant to give out much at a time in fact practically accused of taking more than needed or stealing ! as if ! put it down to young inexperienced staff comparing their own student behaviour to mature working person ! .. very small tv remote didn’t work asked for batteries given wrong ones thought Jmcc restaurant limited evening meal one price of £20 was too much if young man eat what you can buffet might be good value but neither my daughter or myself would have wanted to eat that much
great central location with good public transport links at hand nice grounds huge breakfast choice great staff eager to help bar had reasonably priced food and excellent staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Celia
United KingdomNothing!
Excellent breakfast, very good set up . Self service buffet with everything you could possibly want.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Iman
SingaporeLong wait to check in. Instructions not clear as to where the Reception Centre to check in was. Shared bathrooms could be better, seemed like it wasn’t cleaned during my 2-night stay there. Lift/elevator was spoiled so had to climb up and down 4 storeys with my luggage
Student hostel so cannot expect much. Bedroom sufficiently clean and cosy. Water sink and mirror in own bedroom was handy. Breakfast spread was great with good variety. Good location to hike up Arthur’s Seat since it’s right behind. A few bus stops away to city centre too, but if you want to walk it’s around 20-30 mins away
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Wajid
United Kingdomno iron.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Valentine
United KingdomNoisy doors , heard all in corridors
Complex, breakfast well organised.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Christina
Greecetoo much waiting time to check in and check out, beds were short for a relatively tall man and mattresses were not comfortable, finally the distance from the city centre a bit longer on foot than expected.
breakfast great, the campus very nice
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Barbara
Canadapillows hard and thin spartan , but to be expected in University dorm and more than made up for by all of the positives mentioned above
very friendly,helpful staff 24 hr reception EXCELLENT breakfast easy bus to city centre lovely campus easy walk to fabulous Salisbury Arms Pub friendly guests
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Annette
United KingdomQuite a minor thing but the pillows weren't very good but mostly everything was absolutely fine.
The staff at the university were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. The location was perfect with beautiful views. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Teera
ThailandA bit far from the city centre.
Comfortable room with many plugs for electric connection in the room. Near to Arthur’s Seat, Holyrood park. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
James
United KingdomRooms a bit small, lack of any cutlery or cooking implements/plates in kitchens
Good breakfast and location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Marianne
MaltaRooms were comfortable and breakfast was exceptional. Staff were helpful and efficient. Would recommend the place and come back again when visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Nicole
United Statesvery clean, beautiful campus, easy to walk to attractions, free BIG breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Claire
United KingdomNoisy people disturbed sleep
Nice room, good breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Pınar
Turkeybreakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Kirsty
United KingdomRoom is a basic hall of residence room but the bed is comfortable. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Katy
BelgiumGreat breakfast even as a vegan, plenty of options :)
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Michelle
United Kingdoma little far out. Needed taxi to town
relaxed & clean. friendly staff
Stayed in June 2023
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