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.
Images and virtual tours provide a general idea of the property. Specific rooms may differ in size, layout, or features.
Property Features
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Standard en-suite
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Location
Directions
Places near you
Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
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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.