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Baird House, Edinburgh

Based at Pollock Halls at Holyrood Park, this varied B&B campus accommodation is close to the city centre.

Summary

• 20th century buildings
• Breakfast included
• No smoking

Facilities

• Internet access for a charge
• Shared gardens
• Squash court
• Children's cots
• Children's highchairs
• Luggage storage
• 24 hour security
• Linen included
• Towels included
• Telephone

Food and Drinks

• Restaurant
• English breakfast (included)
• Lunch available (at additional cost)
• Dinner available (at additional cost)
• Bar

Nearby recreations

• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Historic houses
• Gardens
• Golf course (a short drive)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

We can offer you the ideal base from which to explore this fascinating city.  Based at Pollock Halls at Holyrood Park, this varied B&B campus accommodation is close to the city centre and parliament buildings.

Our Bed & Breakfast accommodation lies within the shadow of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's ancient volcano, and close to the Royal Mile, Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood House Here at Pollock Halls we have over 2000 rooms ranging from double, twin or single en-suite to single standard.

Food and Drinks

Dining in The John McIntyre Centre, our stylish ground floor self-service restaurant, clients will enjoy fine local and global ingredients from a range of menus designed to suit your budget. The John McIntyre Conference Centre is located in the centre of the campus, about 5 minutes’ walk from each bedroom.

The bar at the Centre opens daily, offering snacks as well as a fine selection of beers, wines and malt whiskies.  Please ask at Reception on your arrival for further details.

Breakfast is served between 07:30 and 10:00.

Lunch is served between 12.30 and 13.30.

Dinner is available between 18.00 and 19.30.

Other facilities

Internet access is available in all bedrooms.  If you wish to use the internet during your stay please enquire at Reception upon check in.  Tariffs: 1 Day (up to 24 hrs) £3.00. Up to 3 days £7.00. Up to 7 days £10.00. Over 7 days £15.00.  The time starts to count down once the registration process has been completed.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The University of Edinburgh Accommodation Ltd, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom

Address: The Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AY

Check in: from 2pm. Check out: by 10.30am.

How to find us:

From City Centre: From Princes Street, on the shop side heading East, take a bus to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road (numbers 14, 30, 33, 86; £1.20 exact change only). From here, Pollock Halls is a short walk down Holyrood Park Road.

By Road: From the A720 City of Edinburgh Bypass, take A7 Old Dalkeith Road exit at the Sheriffhall Roundabout towards the City Centre. Continue straight for approximately 3 miles. Just past the Royal Commonwealth Pool at the lights, turn right onto Holyrood Park Road. Pollock Halls is the second turning on the right.

By Bus: From St. Andrews Bus Station a taxi to Pollock Halls will cost approximately £7 and take 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, proceed to Princes Street and on the shop side heading East take a bus to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road (numbers 14, 30, 33, 86; £1.20 exact change only). From here, Pollock Halls is a short walk down Holyrood Park Road.

By Rail: From Edinburgh's main railway station – Waverley, take a taxi to the Pollock Halls (cost approx. £7, 5-10 minute journey) or proceed to North Bridge and from the first bus stop heading south, take a bus to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road (numbers: 14, 30, 33, 86). From here, Pollock Halls is a short walk down Holyrood Park Road.

By Air: From Edinburgh Airport, for 2 or more passengers, we recommend a taxi for the 8 mile journey to Pollock Halls (cost approx. £17-20). Alternatively, take the Airport Shuttle Bus to the city terminal on Waverley Bridge (Adult: £5 open return, £3 single). From here take a taxi to the Pollock Halls (cost approx. £7, 5-10 minute journey) or proceed to North Bridge and from the first bus stop heading south, take a bus to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road (numbers: 14, 30, 33, 86). From here, Pollock Halls is a short walk down Holyrood Park Road.

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