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Name:
Edinburgh First
Address:
The University of Edinburgh 18 Holyrood Park Road Southside Edinburgh EH16 5AY Scotland
Group Name :
Edinburgh First
Type :
Budget Rooms
Size :
1572 person capacity
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Description
Edinburgh First Budget Rooms

Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are a collection of university halls, which are usually allocated to Edinburgh University students. During the summer months however, these facilities are available to rent, with accommodation in seven individual catered halls, which are ideal for budget travellers. Edinburgh First Budget Rooms offer single standard, single private and double rooms in Baird House, Ewing House, Grant House, Holland House, Lee House, Masson House and Turner House.

Click here for more photos A typical Double room at Edinburgh First Budget Rooms

Edinburgh First Budget Rooms have either private or shared bathroom facilities and most have access to shared kitchenettes. Each kitchenette is equipped with a kettle, toaster, microwave and iron and ironing board. The rooms are well furnished with individual washbasins. Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are in a great location, with taxi ranks and tennis courts close by. Holyrood Park is nearby for a leisurely stroll or morning jog and the Royal Mile is a little over a mile away.

Facilities

Concierge / Conference Rooms / Laundry / Pay-Phones / Self-Catering Kitchen / Shower / Television Lounge / Wash Basin

Attractions

Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are situated near a range of Edinburgh attractions, including the ever-popular Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Only a short bus ride away are the Scott Memorial and St Giles’ Cathedral. Be sure to visit the Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre for a tasty treat. Edinburgh Dungeon and the Scottish National Gallery are also nearby.

Comments

Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are available during April and between June and September. Click here to search for alternative available accommodation.

Check in from: 2.30 pm
Check out by: 10 am

Parking available on first come first served basis.
Bedding supplied.
No pets (except guide dogs).

Due to a smoking ban on all public areas in Scotland, all areas of the Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are non-smoking.

Directions
By Train:
Edinburgh First Budget Rooms are just a mile away from Waverley Train Station, where you can catch trains to London and many other parts of the UK.
By Car:
From Junction 1 of the M8, take the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) northbound. When you reach the Gongar Roundabout, take the A8 toward Edinburgh City Centre. Continue on the A8 until you pass Edinburgh Train Station on the right, then take the next right onto the A7 (Nicholson Street). Continue on this road as it becomes South Clerk Street and then turn left onto East Preston Street. Turn right onto Dalkeith Road, then immediately left onto Holyrood Park Road and you will see Edinburgh First Budget Rooms on the right.
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Edinburgh First Reviews

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Sharon Matlack, American (25 August 08)

I loved the whole experience. The people at the desk were wonderful, helpful, kind. The rooms were very clean and very well kept. The bed was a little sub-par but for the $$ it was a great value.

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kerstin hallert, Swedish (25 August 08)

Strongly recommend the lodgings offered, excellent value for the price, very good reception,lovely campus, good restaurant and bars plus a shop, comfortable rooms and lifts in the buildings.
And nearby a stop for every bus you need.
However there is no television or radio in the rooms. One much appreciates being able to boil water for coffee or tea in the room.

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Claire Lobley, Biritish (22 August 08)

I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort and cleanliness of the room - tea/coffee making facilities, clean (fluffy) towels, complimentary toiletries and a cosy duvet. The food hall was impressive with hot, tasty treats (including of course, haggis) for breakfast offered alongside a range of fruit, cereals and other standard items. Superb value when looking for a single occupancy room!

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Lisa Ward, Irish (21 August 08)

Worst Accommodation I have ever stayed in. Damp, cramped, dated. Heating broken (or possibly just turned off over summer months) and so we had no place to get warm or dry out our clothes and shoes from torrential rain in Edinburgh. So noisy all night, from doors and could hear every conversation/snore in the rooms surrounding us. Bathroom over flooded every time we showered. Was so bad we left a day early to come home as the room was more depressing than the weather outside. Worst £255 I have ever spent.

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Mr. Ian Shooter, English (16 August 08)

Good basic accommodation. Hearty breakfast, although the dining rooms was a bit manic. Convenient for access to the centre. Would book Edinbugh First again.

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