Chalmers Street
Chalmers Street offers premium student accommodation in Edinburgh. Its location makes it a preferred choice for students seeking convenience in their academic and social lives. Catering to a wide range of preferences, Chalmers Street provides Non-Ensuite, Ensuite, and Studio room types, ensuring a comfortable fit for every student. The surrounding neighbourhood is bustling with amenities, including bus stops, Sainsbury's Local, restaurants, pubs, and convenience stores, all within a five-minute walk.
Features:
Since opening in 2015, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh has offered 251 beds across various accommodation types, all fully furnished to meet students' needs. The residence boasts a variety of facilities, including study rooms, laundry services, a games room, and bike storage, enhancing the living experience. Rooms are thoughtfully equipped with desks, chairs, bookcases, wardrobes, and additional under-bed storage, maximizing space and functionality. Kitchens come complete with modern appliances, and the accommodation offers free Wi-Fi throughout, along with all-inclusive rent covering utilities, internet, and financial insurance. Regular cleaning of communal areas is also provided.
Location:
Located next to the expansive Meadows Park in the Marchmont area, residents of Chalmers Street enjoy easy access to a broad selection of cafes, bookshops, and sandwich shops. The Grassmarket area, known for its stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, is just an 8-minute walk away, offering a variety of gyms, sports facilities, and social venues. The proximity to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile Walk, both about a ten-minute walk away, offers residents ample opportunities for leisure and exploration.
Transport:
Chalmers Street's central location ensures that key educational campuses like the Edinburgh Napier Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh College of Art, and the University of Edinburgh's GS Campus are just a short walk away. The residence is also conveniently located for access to The Royal Mile and Lauriston Building, with bus routes 23 and 27 providing quick connections to Princes Street and the city's train stations.
Security and Resident Services:
Security at Chalmers Street, Edinburgh is a top priority, with a 24-hour electronic access control system and video surveillance in place. External visitors are securely managed through multiple electronic gates, ensuring a safe environment for residents. The residence's front desk is responsive to maintenance requests, offering prompt repair services to address any facility issues, further enhancing the supportive and secure living environment at Chalmers Street.
Chalmers Street not only offers exceptional student housing in Edinburgh but also serves as a vibrant community hub, where students can thrive academically and socially, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling university experience.
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Nearby Locations
- Bar: The Tron, The Mash House
- Entertainment: Festival Theatre, The Queen's Hall
- Restaurant: The City Restaurant, Civerinos, Mamma's American Pizza
- Shopping Centre: Waverley Mall, St James Quarter
- Supermarket: Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local, Lidl
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Payments
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4, installments, or make a full payment.
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
- No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
- No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Chalmers Street FAQs
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.