I was under no delusions about what this accommodation would be like. It's the University of Edinburgh dormirtories so I knew the space would be basic. I ended up here because at the last minute I decided to make an overnight trip to The Fringe and this was the only affordable accommodation left. The distance from the heart of Edinburgh... more

I think in the first instance it IS important to explain about my stay. I had bought tickets to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and those of you who visit Edinburgh during this time will always find accommodation booked up well in advance, expensive and generally a minimum 2 night stay. Therefore it is pretty much the same as people have... more

We stayed here for 2 nights in July. I chose this place merely based on price and you get what you pay for. These are basic dorm rooms. The location is a bit off the path but within a 20 minute walk to downtown. The experience was not like a hotel at all but rather like staying in a college... more

We stayed at Pollack Halls (part of the Edinburgh First lodgings) as the first night of our recent UK trip. I can't recommend it highly enough! For perhaps half the price of any of the decent central hotels, we stayed in a double room with ensuite bath. It's small, but clean and modern. There's a nice, hot breakfast included (all... more

Considering everything in Edinburgh (As in the rest of the UK) is frighteningly expensive, this provides a value for money alternative. the rooms are small but clean and serviced regularly. There are laundry, canteen and library facilities and overall the place has a nice feel. its a long walk from the city centre (15 minutes) but you can get a... more

We stayed at First at Edinburgh University during the festival in August. It was booked by someone else in our party of six and was about the only place still available that didn't hike its prices up or demand a two night minimum stay in Edinburgh in August. It is a halls of residence and is exactly as you would... more

I have just returned from a three night stay at this hotel and am pretty happy. First off, this is budget accommodation, so don't expect anything fancy. The main purpose for these rooms is as lodgings for university students, and so they are basic. You get a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a chair. The rooms are not big but... more

For a convenient location, clean and neat rooms, University First provides a reasonable place to stay. The staff at the front desk are excellent, friendly and helpful. Most of Edinburgh is within walking distance,but the bus service from out the front is first class and there are plenty of good food and drink outlets very close by. more

I stayed at the university several years ago and had memories of it being quite a nice place to stay. So, when I was planning my recent trip to Edinburgh, I didn't even look at any other places to stay. The residence halls have changed quite a bit since my last visit... either that, or there is a HUGE difference... more