Chalmers Street, Edinburgh

Chalmers Street is a premium choice of student accommodation in Edinburgh. Chalmers Street Halls of Residence are close to the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College of Art. The flats are popular with students due to their proximity to the University and are the ideal place for students to study and live. The flats offer a wide range of Non-Ensuite, Ensuite and Studio room types to cater to students' diversity. The neighbourhood is very convenient, with bus stops, Sainsbury's Local, restaurants, pubs and convenience stores within a five-minute walk.

Features

Chalmers Street student accommodation opened for bookings in 2015 and has a total of 251 beds, including Non-Ensuite(Shared bathroom, Shared kitchen), Ensuite(Private bathroom, Shared kitchen) and Studio(Private bathroom, Private kitchen). The flats are fully furnished and equipped with study rooms, laundry, standard room, games room, bike storage, etc. The rooms are basic and equipped with desks and tables. The rooms are equipped with desks, chairs, bedside tables, bookcases, wardrobes, bulletin boards, etc. There is also storage under the beds, so the rooms have plenty of space. The kitchen has a refrigerator, oven, microwave, hoover, and more.

Chalmers Street student accommodation offers free Wi-Fi covering all rooms and common areas. The rent paid includes water, electricity, internet and financial insurance. Printing services are also available for students' convenience. The housekeeping staff regularly cleans the communal areas.

Location and What's Hot?

Chalmers Street student accommodation is situated next to the large Meadows Park in the Marchmont area, with the local Sainsbury's Supermarket just a short walk away. Plenty of cafes, sandwich shops and bookshops are nearby to provide students with physical and mental sustenance. The Grassmarket, which overlooks Edinburgh Castle, is about an 8-minute walk away. There is a gym and sports equipment on campus, but of course, there is also the option of going to the gym at Meadows to meet more people. The residence halls are also very close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile Walk, about a ten-minute walk away, making it an excellent place for students to spend their leisure time.

Transport

Chalmers Street student accommodation is within walking distance of the Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Campus, a 4-minute walk to the Edinburgh College of Art and a 6-minute walk to the University of Edinburgh's GS Campus. The dormitory is located in the centre of Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk to The Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is a 3-minute walk, and the Lauriston Building is a 5-minute walk away. Buses 23 and 27 will take you to Princes Street and the train station in the city centre.

Security & Services

Chalmers Street student accommodation is fitted with a 24-hour electronic access control system with video surveillance. External visitors need to pass through multiple electronic gates to enter the hostel. After moving in, any problems with the hostel facilities can be reported directly to the hostel's front desk, and the hostel will repair them for you the first time.