Accommodation

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh offer a range of accommodation and catering options – all in easy walking distance from the Royal Commonwealth Pool.

The Scott Hotel ; four-star 36 bedroom hotel with bar, restaurant, complimentary car parking (first come, first serve) and Gatehouse with fully equipped kitchen. In the Pollock Estate next door to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, approx. 5 minute walk

The Scholar Hotel ; four-star 72 bedrooms (60 of which can twin) with bar, restaurant and private dining space of up to 30 people, car parking (first come, first serve). In the Pollock Estate next door to the Royal Commonwealth Pool, approx. 5 minute walk

KM Apartments ; 33 fully equipped serviced apartments for 2 or 4 guests. Discounted car parking available at nearby NCP Holyrood Car Park. Breakfast restaurant open from 7am to 10am. Located on Richmond Place, approx. 15 minute walk to the Royal Commonwealth Pool

KM Hotel ; three-star hotel offering 44 compact double rooms. Discounted car parking available at nearby NCP Holyrood Car Park. Breakfast restaurant open from 7am to 10am. Located on Richmond Place, approx. 15 minute walk to the Royal Commonwealth Pool.

For group accommodation (9 bedrooms or more per night) and catering enquiries please contact suzanne.m.smith@ed.ac.uk

Other accommodation availability

Edinburgh offers a wide range of visitor accommodation from luxury hotels, budget chains, self catering and bed and breakfast. This includes a number of locations within easy walking distance of the pool.

The following web-sites may assist teams and individuals in arranging accommodation:

There is also a wide range of accommodation listed on Airbnb