18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#98 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4320 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.3
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 3, 2023
Penny
CanadaThe room was clean, airy, and quite comfortable. It was also quiet. The shower was roomy and had good pressure.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Linda
United KingdomThe beds were very hard and we found the sheets weren't clean - there were bits including hair on them.
Lovely location and good food in the canteen.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Ulrika
SwedenWell, remember the sound of doors slamming late at night when you were at uni? Bring earplugs,
good value and location - I expected a student hall and that was what it was. Ok for sleeping a night or two. Breakfast was definately better than expected, lots of choice, good coffee, fresh fruit, croissants...
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Hannah
United KingdomWhen booking it wasn't made clear on booking.com that common rooms required booking. We were told when we arrived that and we wouldn't be able to use them because we hadn't booked. Thankfully, one room was made available to us and the staff were really helpful. The photos and description on booking.com are misleading.
Good location and good value stay on the outskirts of the city. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe location is a bit of a pain if you want to be close to the city center. However, there are buses every ten minutes or so and it only costs £5 for a day ticket.
This is a really good option if your budget doesn't stretch to a pricey hotel room. The rooms are well-maintained and the breakfast is top-notch. This definitely beats a packed hostel dorm in the Old Town!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Iain
United KingdomThe remote for the TV was missing from the room.
breakfast was excellent
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Zdenka
SlovakiaThe bathroom looked quite run down already, with black stains in the shower so it would need to refresh a bit. I think the price is very high for such a "look" but I guess the city is overpriced in general so if you decide to go cheaper, this is what you get :D Still it is a good place to stay at if you are not looking for anything fancy. Although what I did not like was the attitude of room attendant which was in a hurry obviously while we were checking out from our room. We were leaving the room 30minutes earlier than is the latest checkout time and she was making some loud comments on the hallway so a bit of more politeness would be appreciated.
The location is very good just 20min walk to the old town so we did not need to use buses really. The room was quiet and suitable for a short stay, if you just come there to sleep basically. We were lucky with the parking, which was just outside the building but I think it works on "first come first serve" policy. We payed extra for breakfast which was very good, offering variety of options.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Anna
RussiaThe bed was very short and the duvet was even shorter. The room itself was very old and not entirely clean (I doubt it can be really clean after so long). The shared bathrooms/toilets were extremely old, too small, and not very functional (though reasonably clean). It was not clear where you need to go upon arrival to check-in.
The location and the views around the area are absolutely incredible, it was also very easy to get to the location by bus from the city center. There were many options for breakfast, almost anything you might want to eat in the morning. The room, though small, was functional.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Marianne
NetherlandsNothing
Breakfast and the atmosphere
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Fiona
AustraliaLift/ elevator was out of order, so needed to haul suitcase up 4 flights of stairs.
Comfy rooms, excellent breakfast, great location. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Rob
United KingdomValue for money. Dining facilities. Cleanliness of facilities and grounds.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
David
United KingdomN/a
Friendly, helpful team and a really comfortable room. And a real bar of soap in the bathroom!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Jennifer
United StatesCould be cleaner. Asked for a quiet room with a view but didn’t get my request. Cooked breakfast not good at all - other options OK. Very noisy in cafeteria.
Helpful staff who gave us good information and welcomed us. Available 24/7!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Ye
United KingdomNA
it’s reasonably priced, close to the university and clean
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Johnny
CanadaThe pillows are very thin. Also, sometimes it could be a bit noisy in the corridors after 22h....some customers don't seem to realize that some others are already sleeping.
Well situated, nice and quiet environment. Staff at the reception are very sympathetic and helpful. The breakfast buffet is awesome and delicious. Everything is at a walkable distance if you don't mind walking 2 km. Confort is basic, but quite good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Canukiwi
New ZealandNo dishes or cutlery so couln't make a late night or early morning cup of tea.
Friendly staff, small kitchen with jug and toaster, able to check my bags on last day so I could spend day out. 20 min walk to High Street. Good bed and pillows.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Jay0000001
ChinaThe bathrooms are not so good.
The place is nice
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Theaarti
IrelandNA
Extremely clean, well put together rooms. Comfortable beddings, fresh towels - and a buffet breakfast included was cherry on top. On-campus laundry came in very handy and the folks at reception answered all questions patiently and enthusiastically.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Denis
EcuadorThe elevator of chancellors building made tons of noise during day/night
Nicely located not far from the city center
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
James
United KingdomNot applicable
Super stay. All staff really friendly and extremely helpful. Lovely location yet city within easy reach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: July 1, 2023
Kathy
United StatesWindow on 62 wouldn’t close, had bent bar
Location; college campus
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Yuenkwanhelena
Hong Kongnot so near city centre
the delicious breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Alison
United KingdomRoom could have been cleaner - it was adequate (by my standards) but definitely not spotless There was a common room next to mine. Originally it was shut, but on one night it was opened to allow a group of youngsters to use it, which was really noisy.
Everything as I expected from Uni accommodation. Bonus was the central location and frequent bus service.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Fergus
New ZealandCard keys a bit iffy
Breakfast wonderful. Great feeling of helpfulness from staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Suzanne
Germany(see above)
We overnighted on two occasions. See my entry for the previous stay
Stayed in June 2023
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