Overview
5 Nicolson Street/5 South College Street has 100 single and 8-twinned study bedrooms, in flats varying in size from 2-4 bedrooms all with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. This property shares a common room and site office with Robertson Close. It’s a bustling area of Edinburgh’s centre, surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafes; plus it’s right next door to the city’s Festival Theatre, Old College, the University’s iconic headquarters, and just round the corner from the Museum of Scotland and a five minute walk from the Royal Mile.
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Property Features
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Standard single room
Standard twin room
Location
Directions
Places near you
Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
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George Square (University Campus) | 7 min (0.3 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Kings Buildings (University Campus) | 35 min (1.8 mi) | 23 min (1.8 mi) | 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 41 | N/A |
Easter Bush (University Campus) | N/A | 42 min (6.8 mi) | 37, 47, 62A, N37, X37, 67 | N/A |
University Gym | 1 min (427 ft) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Princes Street (shopping) | 18 min (0.6 mi) | 21 min (0.6 mi) | 29, 37, N37 | N/A |
Waverley Train Station | 12 min (0.6 mi) | 21 min (0.6 mi) | 3, 29, 31, 37, X95 | N/A |
Edinburgh Castle | 16 min (0.8 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Closest Supermarket (Tesco Metro): | 3 min (0.2 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys, Cameron Toll) | N/A | 20 min (1.6 mi) | 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37 | 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.