Welcome to Chalmers Street
Find out more about your new home and what you need to know ahead of check-in day.
Reception opening times: Staff on site 24/7 365 in all properties
Your new home
Chalmers Street, 36 Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9FE
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the University of Edinburgh campus, Chalmers Street is set in a beautiful part of the city, overlooking the Meadows and just ...
Information for check-in day
Where do I collect my key?
You will receive a room key and post box key on arrival at the property, which you can use to access your room and communal areas.
Where can I par ...
Find out more about Chalmers Street
Common room
Chalmers Street has a common room located just off the main reception which has a seating area, pool table, PS4, TV, DVD player and vending machines.
Study space
There is a study area next to the common room with a HD monitor and HD wall points, that can be used for presentations. Printing facilities and a lending library can also be found here.
Laundry facilities
The laundry room is located next to the common room. Machines are operated through the Circuit Plus app.
Outside space
There are two courtyard spaces at Chalmers Street. One is a grassed area and the other has decking and seating. We also have picnic benches and table tennis. At the rear of the property there is another grassed area with a raised planting bed.
Parking
There is no parking available in front of the property. There is metered street parking on Chalmers Street and a Q-Park car park around the corner on Simpson Loan (EH3 9GF).
Bike storage
Indoor bike storage is available at Chalmers Street on the ground floor of 36 Block. If you are planning on bringing your bike, please remember to bring your own bike lock.
Recycling
There are general waste, glass and mixed recycling facilities available in the bin store at the side of block 36. Please take care not to contaminate bins with the wrong types of rubbish. We also have British Heart Foundation charity donation point, a food bank and a donation library, plus battery and electrical recycling in the common room.
Fire test time and meeting point
Fire alarms are fitted throughout the property. Fire alarms are tested every Monday between 12pm and 3pm. Your fire assembly point is the Meadows Park in front of Chalmers Street.
Bike storage
Common area
Laundry
Heating
Water
Gas
Wi-Fi (in your flat & communal areas)
Recycling
CCTV
24/7 assistance
Onsite service team
Fire system
Contents insurance
MyUnite app
Outdoor social space
Communal study space
Secure access
Maintenance support
Printing (extra charge)
Wi-Fi (average speeds of 110Mb/s)
Electric