Sugarhouse Close is ideally located in the historic city centre so you can make the most of student living in Edinburgh while having great access to university.
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Virtual Tour - Edinburgh, Sugarhouse Close
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 TWO BED FLAT
A classic two bedroom shared flat is packed full of features such as your own bedroom approximately measuring 12 metres squared, with a comfortable three-quarter size bed.
You will have a desk and Wi-Fi connected study area with shelves and drawers for your books, and plenty of storage space for your belongings with a wardrobe and under-bed storage.
You will share a bathroom and fully fitted modern kitchen with your flatmate.
Our classic en-suite rooms are packed with features such as a private en-suite with shower, a comfortable three-quarter size 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 with a TV (inc. licence) 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.
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. The studio measures approximately 20 metres squared.
Fitted with a three-quarter or 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 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 20 metres squared.
Fitted with a three-quarter or double bed, these rooms are also suitable for double occupancy for you and a partner. The large study space with Wi-Fi 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.
Feel at home with this basic en-suite room packed with features such as a generous three-quarter size bed, your own desk and Wi-Fi connected work space and a separate private bathroom. 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 with a TV (inc. licence) and fully fitted kitchen area, ideal for relaxing in with your flat mates.
Feel at home in your en-suite room, which has a private shower room with sink and toilet, a three-quarter size bed and generous sized Wi-Fi connected study area with desk and chair.
As well as a wardrobe, you'll find storage space under your bed and shelves and drawers to store your belongings. A typical room is 18.2 metres squared.
You’ll have a shared modern kitchen and living area, ideal for relaxing with your flatmates.
Our premium range two bedroom shared flats are situated within a refurbished period cottage and are packed full of features, such as your own bedroom approximately measuring 11 metres squared, with a comfortable three-quarter sized bed.
You will have a desk and Wi-Fi connected study area with shelves and drawers for your books, and plenty of storage space for your belongings with a wardrobe and under-bed storage.
You will share a bathroom and a large fully fitted modern kitchen with your flatmate.
Perfect for students who want to live by themselves, our studios are ideal homes for studying and living independently or 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 well-equipped and Wi-Fi connected work space, with shelves and drawers.
Studios measure approximately 19 metres squared and have plenty of storage for your belongings with space under your bed in addition to a wardrobe.
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.
All of the following comes included in the room price
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Your living essentials
All bills included in the rent
Wi-fi included throughout the property
Basic contents insurance included
Secure properties looked after by service teams 24/7
Log any maintenance requests with our teams via the free MyUnite app
On site support from property teams
24/7 emergency contact centre
Facilities in Sugarhouse Close
Furnished bedrooms and fitted kitchens
Laundry facilities in the property
Bike storage
Study and socialise in your common space
Local area
On your doorstep
Social scenes
Sugarhouse Close is ideally located to make the most of Edinburgh Student Life. The Royal Mile and Princes Street offer all the bars, pubs, cafés and entertainment you could ask for.
The areas of Grassmarket and Cowgate are student favourites for bar, student nights and live music. The property is just 10 minutes’ walk away so you’re never far from great night life.
For shopping head to Princes Street for a great range of high street shops, boutiques, coffee shops, and local places with unique Scottish influence.
What's around?
Sugarhouse Close is in a great location for exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer, both old and new. Edinburgh is a city of great historical beauty, with the centrepiece the famous Edinburgh Castle just a short walk away.
Beautiful green spaces can be found across the city. The property is just a few minutes’ walk from Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano, which offers great walks and stunning view of the city. Plus, The Meadows, Prices Street Gardens and Regent Gardens are within 15 minutes – ideal for a picnic on a sunny day.
Princes Street, Scott Monument, Royal Mile, Calton Hill and St Giles Cathedral are all also worth a visit and within walking distance of the property.
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 a few minutes’ walk from Sugarhouse Close, and another gym on Calton Road.
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 and international rugby games. 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
Sugarhouse Close is located right in the heart of Edinburgh making it a great base to explore the city. You’ll be within walking distance of many attractions in the city as well as having great transport links to take you further afield.
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 is just a few minutes from the property.
Waverley station is less than 15 minutes’ walk away for trains across Scotland and the UK. Direct trains to Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, London and Manchester run from this station. You’ll also have access to all major bus routes.
You can reach Edinburgh Airport on the 100 bus service for flights to the rest of Europe.
Local essentials
At Sugarhouse Close you’ll have everything you need close by. There is a Tesco supermarket next door, and you’re within a 10-minute walk from two other supermarkets.
The Royal Mile is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the property giving you easy access to a wide choice of banks, hairdressers, shops and amenities.
There are plenty of shops, banks and supermarkets within walking distance of Sugarhouse Close, ranging from express supermarkets to specialist stores, in Leith Walk and on 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
There are a few doctor’s practises and clinics close to Sugarhouse Close and you can register with a nearby dentist when you come to Edinburgh.
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.
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is a short bus or taxi ride should you need to use its services. If you need to access the hospital, the staff at Sugarhouse Close will be happy to help you make travel arrangements.
