Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
3-star hostel in Southside
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. 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 complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Edinburgh hostel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and a picnic area.
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation is a smoke-free property.
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 transportation
No onsite 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 center
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
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 available
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 November 5 and May 25.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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First Hotel Edinburgh
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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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
393
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
462
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
114
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
25
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nik
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy decent accomodation for visiting the fringe, well recommended
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.
Donald
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Henry
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Amenities
Great basic accommodation at a great price including a great breakfast.
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.