Chalmers Street is located next to the Meadows, a large park in the Marchmont area, and just a short walk from University of Edinburgh George Square campus and Napier University Merchiston campus. All main bus routes to other campuses are close by.
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Non-ensuite rooms
A range of rooms in shared flats with shared bathrooms and kitchens
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Ensuite rooms
A range of rooms in shared flats with shared kitchens and your own bathroom
Studio rooms
Individual flats with your own kitchen and own bathroom
CLASSIC ENSUITE
En-suite rooms are packed with features such as a private en-suite with shower, a comfortable three-quarter sized bed, your own desk and Wi-Fi connected work space equipped with shelves and drawers. A typical room is 13 metres squared.
You will have a shared lounge and fully fitted kitchen area, ideal for relaxing in with your flat mates.
You'll find plenty of room for your belongings with a large wardrobe and under-bed storage space.
For students who prefer to live independently or with a partner, our studios are perfect for both relaxing and studying. Our premium studios include a modern fully fitted kitchen and separate en-suite shower room with sink and toilet.
The rooms include a double bed and a Wi-Fi connected work space with a large desk and chair.
You'll also find plenty of storage space under your bed in addition to a wardrobe, drawers and shelves. A typical Premium Range 3 Studio has a balcony and is 39 metres squared.
Feel at home with this classic non-en-suite room packed with features such as a generous three-quarter size bed, Wi-Fi connected work space and a bathroom (including bath) shared with one other room. A typical room is 13 metres squared.
You'll also find plenty of room for your belongings with a large wardrobe, under-bed storage space and shelves for all of your books.
You will have a shared lounge and fully fitted kitchen area, ideal for relaxing in with your flat mates. Several of our rooms have views out on to Edinburgh's Meadows area.
Premium range 1 studios provide all your home comforts with the added benefit of living independently. Our premium studios include a modern fully fitted kitchen and separate en-suite shower room with sink and toilet. They measure approximately 29 metres squared.
Fitted with a double bed these rooms are also suitable for double occupancy for you and a partner. The large desk space can accommodate 2 chairs so you can study alone or together.
You'll also find plenty of storage space under your bed in addition to a wardrobe, drawers and shelves.
Premium range 2 studios provide all your home comforts with the added benefit of living independently or with a partner. These studios are popular with students who like their own space and are looking for minimal interruptions during their studies.
As well as your own bathroom and comfortable double bed, you’ll have a well-equipped and Wi-Fi connected work space. You'll also find plenty of storage space under your bed in addition to a wardrobe, drawers and shelves.
Our studios are typically 29 metres squared with a balcony and fully fitted modern kitchen/dining area, perfect for entertaining, studying or relaxing.
Perfect for students who want to live by themselves, our studios are ideal homes for studying and living independently or living with a partner.
As well as a comfortable three-quarter size bed, you'll have a fully fitted kitchen, separate en-suite shower room with sink and toilet, and you’ll have a Wi-Fi connected work space.
Studios measure approximately 25 metres squared and have plenty of storage space under the bed in addition to a wardrobe, drawers and shelves.
During summer, Edinburgh hosts the biggest international arts festival in the world – the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The festival attracts the biggest names and up-and-coming stars of comedy and entertainment.
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Your living essentials
All bills included in the rent
Wi-fi included throughout the property
Basic contents insurance included
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On site support from property teams
24/7 emergency contact centre
Facilities in Chalmers Street
Furnished bedrooms and fitted kitchens
Study and socialise in your common space
Laundry facilities in the property
Bike storage
Local area
On your doorstep
Social scenes
A short walk along the Meadows to the Quartermile, you’ll find a Sainsbury’s Local for convenience shopping. Further along, Nicolson Street is home to many great cafés, sandwich shops and bookshops, so there’s always somewhere great to go for lunch.
An eight-minute walk from Chalmers Street you’ll find Grassmarket, overlooked by Edinburgh Castle; this is the place to be for pubs and cafés. So grab a seat and watch the world go by. Princes Street is just a little further, and has all the high street stores you’d expect in Scotland’s capital city.
University of Edinburgh’s George Square campus and Teviot Hall are just minutes away, so students living at Chalmers Street are always close to the action.
What’s around?
A city of great historical beauty, Edinburgh has much to explore during your stay. Take in the history of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, Scott Monument, Royal Mile, Calton Hill and St Giles Cathedral. Alternatively, you can take a look at the buried past of Edinburgh by exploring below the streets at Mary Kings Close or become a part of history in Edinburgh Dungeon.
There are many other attractions worth visiting, such as Camera Obscura, Whisky Heritage Centre, Our Dynamic Earth, Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Zoo.
Museums and galleries are scattered throughout the city; the National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Gallery and the Dean Galleries are all close to the city centre.
The famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival runs for a month in the summer. If you’d like to stay with us in the summer, speak to a member of our customer services team who will be happy to help.
Getting active
Edinburgh offers a range of sporting facilities to take advantage of during your time with us. The city’s universities have gym and sports facilities on campus, which are just a short walk from the property. Alternatively, there is a gym at the Meadows, just around the corner from Chalmers Street.
With the property overlooking the scenic Meadows, it’s the ideal place to go for a jog with other students.
For a change of pace, a short trip to the overlooking Pentland Hills offers skiing, cycling and climbing opportunities.
There are several international standard teams located in the city. Rugby fans will want to visit Murrayfield Stadium, home to the Scottish Rugby team. If football is more your thing, then local rivals Hibernian and Hearts have stadiums worth a day out at Easter Road and Tynecastle Stadium respectively.
Close and convenient
Travel and transport
Edinburgh is a very accessible city and Chalmers Street places you right at the heart of it, with great access to the city’s university facilities and vibrant nightlife.
While Edinburgh is easy to walk around, Lothian buses run a well-connected bus system that reaches all areas of the city. The nearest bus stop to Chalmers Street is just at the top of the road.
If you need to get to King’s Building you can take the free shuttle bus from Potterrow just minutes away.
Being so close to the city centre, it’s easy to walk to Waverley Train Station if you want to travel south of Edinburgh. Whilst you’re in Edinburgh, don’t miss out the opportunity to take the train from Waverley to explore the Scottish Highlands or visit Glasgow which is only an hour away.
Or, you can take the 100 bus service that links the city to Edinburgh Airport and fly to the rest of the UK and Europe.
Limited parking is available on street, subject to parking restrictions. NCP car parking is available on Castle Street and Leith Street.
Local essentials
There are plenty of shops, banks and supermarkets within walking distance of Chalmers Street, in areas such as Leith Walk and the Royal Mile. For a more extensive range of shops, head for Princes Street and George Street which offer high street and designer stores such as Jenner’s and John Lewis.
Cinemas are close by at Fountain Park, Lothian Road, Omni Centre and Ocean Terminal, plus there’s a huge variety of bars and restaurants located throughout the city.
Princes Mall, St James Centre and Ocean Terminal also boast shopping malls if you’d rather head indoors to do your shopping.
Your wellbeing
Your university will also offer welfare, financial and career advice to all its students and these can be found in various advice clinics across campus. Chalmers Street is in close proximity to all the campus departments so you’re never far away from the help you may need.
The nearest doctor to Chalmers Street is Gilmore Medical Practice at Tollcross. You can walk to the clinic in around five minutes.
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is short bus ride or taxi ride away should you need to use its services. If you need to access the hospital, the staff at Chalmers Street will be happy to help you make travel arrangements.
You can register with a nearby dentist when you come to Edinburgh. The nearest to Chalmers Street is Chalmers Dental Centre.
