18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#93 of 175 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: August 18, 2023
Slawomir
PolandNothing special to report. Not all gates are available by the key.
The staff is indeed available at night and very helpful. No problem to check in even at 2am. Very nice and clean campus and easy access to the city centre either by buses or by walk. Many bars and shops are reachable nearby. Ironing and Washing devices are available. Good breakfest. Hiking activities into the Arthur's Seat just around the corner.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Phillip
United KingdomN/A
Location great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Janet
United KingdomBasic, Clean rooms. Fabulous breakfast that sets you up for a day in the fantastic city of Edinburgh.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Barbara
United KingdomNo hairdryer in the room
Location & cleanliness, breakfast,if somewhat chaotic as there were so many people was excellent. Everything you could want & more. Very fresh & plentiful! The fire alarm going off at 12:30 am rather spoilt the first night - apparently hairspray triggered it?!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
John
United KingdomAlcohol prices in the bar extortionate. Parking was very limited . Couldn't take my car out incase I lost my parking spot. No back entrance to the block I was in so luggage had to be carried a long way to the room.
The food.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
William
United StatesIt was a dorm room, so I had a dorm bed. The metal frame made a lot of noise. Breakfast is utter chaos. Tons of middle aged and older tourists wondering around confused in a university dining hall. Often out of juice. Coffee machines went down often-exacerbating the confusion of the older guests and causing longer lines.
The rooms were very neat and clean. I liked the location - close to Holyrood Park and walkable to the city center. The neighborhood also has a lot to do. The staff were great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
David
United KingdomReception staff helpful and friendly but extremely slow checking in process when all details had previously been completed when doing the online booking.
Breakfast plenty choice however much was only lukewarm. Grounds were beautiful. Reception staff helpful and friendly but extremely slow checking in process when all details had previously been completed when doing the online booking.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Peter
United KingdomA little worn down in the room. The decor was faded, all in need of a deep clean/refurb. The lift, in Chancellors Court, seemed to have a mind of its own sometimes.
Nicely laid out. The gardens were exceptional. The meal facilities were great, unlimited breakfast buffet, with a wide choice of food and drink. Very friendly staff, in all departments. Laundry facilities were excellent. Public transport, to, and from, the city was great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Emma
IrelandThe location was a little further from the centre than what I thought we were paying for - about 20-30 min walk
Clean room, with great breakfast included in price
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Harald
United KingdomA little confusing how to navigate the security card system. Some doors didn't respond to being swiped. Breakfast is very much a free for all and can be overwhelming with the throng of people
The convenience of being close to the city centre. Great setting and surroundings very well maintained
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Paul
United Kingdombreakfast -well organised
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Emma
AustraliaRooms pretty outdated, beds not very comfortable
Good value for money during fringe, good facilities like breakfast and laundry
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Clara
United KingdomThe bathroom could have been a bit cleaner. Facilities in bedroom could be nicer. We had a fire alarm in the middle of the night which wasn’t ideal - there wasn’t anyone of authority there to organise it and tell us what was going on. This could be better if the fire alarm goes off again.
I liked the breakfast it was great! The location was good to get into the city centre and value for money is good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Ian
United KingdomLocation was a little further from city centre than I expected.
Clean & comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Hao
United KingdomGreat accommodation at the university. Worth noting that hairdryers need to be hired from reception. Loved the breakfast buffet provided, very traditional English breakfast. The residency coincided with the Edinburgh Festival and it seemed like a lot of artists were staying here as well, and there were times when you could see some of the rehearsals.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Lorraine
United KingdomNothing
Helpful staff, clean, good location to travel to city centre either on foot, bus or taxi and the fantastic breakfast of course :-)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Polona
SloveniaNice facility with beautiful gardens. Good breakfast. 10 min by bus to the city centre. Friendly staff. Onsite shop for essentials. Rooms are basic but clean, one feels perfectly safe.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Dave
Irelandno
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Andrew
AustraliaConvenient to the city, quiet, comfortable. Breakfast included was great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 16, 2023
Bach
United KingdomVery good value - great breakfast!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Kaukokaipuu
AustriaNot exactly clean (especially the floor), mildewy shower.
Great experience staying on campus, beautiful campus, breakfast buffet extensive and good. Beds comfy.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Dawn
United KingdomThere were crumbs in the room and carpet was stained Pillows v flat Had to ask for bathroom light to be fixed
Breakfast was good but not all items available( ie fried eggs) some fresh salad other than tomatoes would be good Fish would be welcome, kippers mackerel sardines?
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Neil
United KingdomCould not log into wi-fi, maybe me? However I had mobile phone.
Breakfast excellent, huge choice of food,room very quiet, extremely clean room, towels provided and tea coffee in room. Useful shop on site for essentials. Grounds and gardens lovely.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
Wouter
BelgiumThe rooms.
Breakfast was very good. Location as well. The rooms are old (fashioned).
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 15, 2023
David
AustraliaCompared to other accommodation in Scotland it was very expensive. Presumably because of Edinburgh festival. Also the lift didn’t work.
Compared to other accommodation in Edinburgh very well priced. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
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