Overview
Blackfriars Street is located between The Royal Mile and the Cowgate. It is only a 10 minute walk to Princes Street and central campus. The University leases 81 en-suite rooms with up to 11 tenant’s sharing each kitchen/living area. The remaining rooms are operated commercially by A & O Hostels year round. Student accommodation is located in a discrete wing and only accessible by student residents.
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Property Features
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Standard en-suite
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Location
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it.
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Places near you
| Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Square (University Campus) | 11 min (0.5mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kings Buildings (University Campus) | 40 min (2 mi) | With walk 29 mi (2 mi) | 8, 24, 42, 7, 29, 31, 37 | N/A |
| Easter Bush (University Campus) | N/A | with walk 57 min (7.1 mi) | 15, 37, 47, 62A, N37, X37 | N/A |
| University Gym | 4 min (0.3 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Princes Street (shopping) | 13 min (0.6 mi) | 15 min (0.6mi) | 29, 37, N37 | N/A |
| Waverley Train Station | 8 min (0.3 mi) | 15 min (0.3 mi) | 29, 37, N37 | N/A |
| Edinburgh Castle | 13 min (0.5 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Supermarket (Tesco Express) | 4 min (0.2 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys, Cameron Toll): | N/A | With walk 22 min (1.9 mi) | 3, 8, 29, 49 | N/A |
*Duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
**Bus services are provided by Lothian buses and are subject to change. Visit their website for more info: http://lothianbuses.com/ The duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.