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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Name: Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh
Address: 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, GB

8.4/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍18 Holyrood Park Road · Edinburgh ↗

📞+443330143701

Lift / ElevatorLuggage storageStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedAll 25 facilities +

Review

Property information · Hotelbeds

Edinburgh First - Chancellors Court is a superb new development on Holyrood Park Road and is part of the University of Edinburgh Residences. Accommodation is comparable to a 3-star hotel with En-suite rooms featuring telephone, TV and Tea/Coffee facilities. On-site amenities including shop, cash-point and taxi rank. Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and the city's main shopping areas are a short walk away (appr. 1. 5 Miles) and Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are also nearby. In addition, the no. 33 bus service leaves from very nearby and goes to Princes Street and the top of Leith Walk. **Please note that this property has twin bedded rooms only. **

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the scenic location, abundant breakfast, and friendly staff. Common complaints include basic/worn facilities, poor soundproofing, lack of AC, and infrequent housekeeping due to its student accommodation nature.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.0

Surroundings9.0

Wi-Fi8.4

Location8.4

Value8.3

Cleanliness8.0

Rooms7.9

Facilities7.9

＋ PraisedExceptional breakfast variety · Friendly and helpful staff · Convenient location and scenic surroundings · Good value and free parking

－ ComplaintsBasic student-style rooms with wear and tear · Noise from doors, lifts, and street · Low/soft beds and missing amenities · Slow pre-arrival communication

KEYSuitable for budget travelers accepting basic conditions. Bring toiletries; avoid if sensitive to noise or mattress firmness.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what are nearby attractions?＋

Located next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat with a scenic environment (score 9.0). It is just 1.5 miles from Waverley Station and Old Town, making it convenient for exploring historic sites.

diningHow is the breakfast? Is it included?＋

Guests highly praise the abundant and delicious buffet breakfast, which adds great value. It can be enjoyed at the nearby John McIntyre Conference Centre.

roomAre the facilities outdated? How is the soundproofing?＋

As converted student accommodation, facilities are basic and worn (score 7.9). Common complaints include poor soundproofing, ventilation issues, and mattress comfort concerns, so light sleepers should be cautious.

serviceIs the staff friendly? How often is cleaning done?＋

Staff are consistently praised as friendly and helpful (service score 9.0). However, housekeeping frequency is low due to its nature as student accommodation, and some amenities may need to be self-provided.

policyWhat are the check-in/out times? Are pets allowed?＋

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 10:30. Children are allowed, but pets are not permitted. A 24-hour reception is available for assistance.

facilitiesWhat main facilities and conveniences are available?＋

Offers free wired Wi-Fi (score 8.4), shared laundry, pantry access, and luggage storage. Features 24-hour security, contactless check-in options, and an on-site shop. Some rooms have TVs and safes.

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DiningSights

Condita

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.

555m

LYLA

Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

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Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

2.0km

AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

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tipo

Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

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Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Following the success of aizle, Stuart Ralston took inspiration for his next restaurant from time spent in New York, naming this small plates spot after his NYC roommate, Bob Noto. It’s been a hit ever since, offering well-conceived dishes at sensible prices that are ideal for sharing. The culinary influences span the globe, with a particular focus on a range of Asian cuisines, be that through duck bao buns or a luscious chocolate and miso dessert.

2.3km

Heron

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

3.8km

Martin Wishart

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.

3.9km

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Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

En Suite Twin Room - Chancellors Court

En Suite Twin Room - John Burnett

En Suite Single Room - Holland House

En Suite Single Room - John Burnett

Twin Room (Single Use)

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Facilities · 25

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