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Gateway Apartments

29 Montgomery St, Edinburgh EH7 5BH, United Kingdom

Gateway Apartments Edinburgh is situated within easy reach of the University of Edinburgh (a quick 15-minute bus ride away). Gateway Apartments offers comfy studios and apartments that cater to your student lifestyle. You can choose from a variety of room options, including studios with kitchenettes for independent living or flats to share with friends. Reserve your accommodation with UniAcco to receive exclusive cashback! Invite a friend and earn fantastic rewards.

Features:

Bentley Gateway Apartments Edinburgh Student accommodation offers a fantastic range of amenities to make student life comfortable and enjoyable. Each apartment has high-speed WiFi, an electric stove, a microwave, and a fridge, with utility bills included for added convenience. The community features inviting spaces such as a lounge area, garden/courtyard, and communal relaxing and study zones. Students can enjoy the on-site gym, cinema, and theatre for entertainment and fitness. Additional perks include a laundry room, CCTV for security, and contents insurance, ensuring a worry-free living experience.

Location:

Gateway Apartments offers an unparalleled Edinburgh student experience placed within walking distance of major universities like the University of Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University, and Edinburgh Napier University. The neighbourhood amenities are accessible on foot or by a brief car ride. Trendy cafes and diverse eateries for culinary exploration (5-10 minutes walk), established pubs for unwinding (5-10 minutes walk), convenient grocery stores (5 minutes walk), and nearby healthcare facilities (10-15 minutes walk or 5 minutes by car). For leisure, residents can enjoy the sprawling Holyrood Park (15-20 minutes walk), the historic Edinburgh Castle (20-25 minutes walk or 10 minutes by car), and the panoramic views from Calton Hill (10-15 minutes walk), ensuring that study, social life, and city adventures are perfectly balanced in this ideally situated home.

Commute:

Gateway Apartments Edinburgh offers students exceptional connectivity to the city's centre, with various public transport options at their doorstep. The nearest bus stops, Elm Row (Stop ED) and Leopold Place (Stop EF) are just a 3-5 minute walk away, providing quick access to numerous bus routes. For those preferring trams, the McDonald Road tram link is approximately a 7-10 minute walk or a brief 3-minute car ride. The Edinburgh Bus Station, a major transit hub, is a comfortable 11-minute walk or a swift 5-minute drive, expanding travel possibilities across the city and beyond. Even Boots Waverley Station, adjacent to the main railway station, is accessible within a 16-minute walk or a 6-8-minute drive, depending on traffic. This strategic positioning of Gateway Apartments ensures that students can seamlessly navigate Edinburgh for their academic and social pursuits, with most transit points reachable in under 20 minutes on foot or under 10 minutes by car, making daily commutes both efficient and stress-free.

Room Types:

The Premier Studio offers a cosy personal retreat, while the Superior Studio provides enhanced comfort and space. For those seeking a communal living experience, the Premier 2 Bedroom Apartment and Premier 3 Bedroom Apartment foster a sense of community without compromising individual privacy. 

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Room Options

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Premier 3 Bed
Private Room (13.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
room-cleaningRoom Cleaning Services
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Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-08-30Deposit £250Rent £230 / week
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Premier 2 Bed
Private Room (13.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
room-cleaningRoom Cleaning Services
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
wardrobeWardrobe
Stay 51 weekMove in 2025-09-30Deposit £99Rent £235 / week
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Facilities in Gateway Apartments

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electric-stoveElectric Stove
wifiWiFi
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utility-billsUtility Bills Included

Community

courtyardGarden / Courtyard
laungeLounge Area
gymOn-Site Gym
cctvCCTV
insuranceContents Insurance
cinema_newCinema
study-areaCommunal Relaxing & Study Area
theatreTheatre
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Explore Beyond Gateway Apartments

Edinburgh Waverley

16 mins walk
Edinburgh Bus Station

11 mins walk
Boots Waverley Station

16 mins walk
Elm Row (Stop ED)

2 mins walk
St James Shopping

12 mins walk
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Location

location29 Montgomery St, Edinburgh EH7 5BH, United Kingdom
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4 Reviews for Gateway Apartments

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4.2
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3.5
Amenities
4.5
Security
4.2
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Salome Harang

Dec 9, 2020

The flats are nice, the facilities quite convenient, location is great, staff very friendly and helpful

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Ausama Memon

Dec 9, 2020

A high spec student accommodation site. Great place to live and meet friends.

Payment Details

Deposit: £250 to confirm booking (refundable at the end of tenancy)
Installment Plan: 3 installments or else full payment.
Guarantor: UK Based Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card or Online payment

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House Policies


For England and Wales: To apply for and book, a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate AC managed property, you must pay £250 to reserve the room (described herein as “Reservation Rent”). This payment is made at the time of booking through our on-line booking system.
You will have 15 days from making your booking to sign the tenancy agreement. The Reservation Rent is fully refundable if you cancel your booking within this period.

Once the tenancy agreement has been signed, the Reservation Rent will be held until the first rental payment falls due under your tenancy agreement, and will be offset against the amount due.

To cancel your booking you must tell us in writing by sending an email to us at tenants@collegiate-ac.com

You will be required to pay a deposit (“Deposit”) at the commencement of the Residential Period. This payment will be collected with your first rental payment.

Your Deposit will be held under a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme and will be used as security against any damage to the Room, the Flat or the Property (fair wear and tear excepted), any damage to the furnishings or other equipment provided (fair wear and tear excepted) and any unpaid rent or other charges incurred during the duration of your Tenancy Agreement. The balance of the Deposit will be paid to you within 28 days after the termination of the Tenancy Agreement, less any reasonable costs incurred for the breach of any obligation under the Tenancy Agreement.

It is important that you understand that when you sign your tenancy agreement, you are entering into a legal agreement with the Landlord, and are liable for the full rent due for the Residential Period.

Cancellation of your Booking by Collegiate AC

Our terms and conditions reflect that you are required to sign your tenancy agreement within 15 days of completing your on-line booking and paying your Reservation Rent.

If you have failed to sign your agreement within the above period, we may give you notice by email of your failure to do so which may lead to the cancellation of your booking, and no refund of the Reservation Rent.

Your Reservation Rent will be refunded by us if we cancel your booking.

For Scotland: To apply for and book, a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate AC managed property, you must pay £100 to reserve the room (described herein as “Reservation Fee”). This payment is made at the time of booking through our on-line booking system, and will be used towards payment of the Deposit upon commencement of the Residential Period. The Reservation Fee is non-refundable unless you cancel your booking within 15 days, or we are unable to make you an offer of accommodation, in which case we will refund it in full.

You will have 15 days from making your booking to sign the tenancy agreement. The Reservation Fee is fully refundable if you cancel your booking within this period.

To cancel your booking you must tell us in writing by sending an email to us at tenants@collegiate-ac.com.

You will be required to pay a Deposit (“the Deposit”) at the commencement of the Residential Period. The Reservation Fee will be used towards this sum, and the balance will be collected with your first rental payment.

Your Deposit will be held under a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme and will be used as security against any damage to the Room, the Flat or the Property (fair wear and tear excepted), any damage to the furnishings or other equipment provided (fair wear and tear excepted) and any unpaid rent or other charges incurred during the duration of your Tenancy Agreement. The balance of the Deposit will be paid to you within 28 days after the termination of the Tenancy Agreement, less any reasonable costs incurred for the breach of any obligation under the Tenancy Agreement.

It is important that you understand that when you sign your tenancy agreement, you are entering into a legal agreement with the Landlord, and are liable for the full rent due for the Residential Period.

Cancellation of your Booking by Collegiate AC

Our terms and conditions reflect that you are required to sign your tenancy agreement within 15 days of completing your on-line booking, and paying your Reservation Fee.

If you have failed to sign your agreement within the above period, we may give you notice by email of your failure to do so which may lead to the cancellation of your booking, and no refund of the Reservation Fee.

Your Reservation Fee will be refunded by us if we cancel your booking.

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Gateway Apartments FAQs

The Platform Fee is a one-time charge that prioritizes your booking and grants access to exclusive pre and post-landing services, potentially saving up to £1,500. This fee is refundable if UniAcco cannot secure the room category and property you select.
You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment, after which platform fees will not be refunded (To be added on Cancellation Policy also)
Fee is non-refundable in case the student decides to swap their accommodation from a non-commissionable property to a commissionable property. Platform Fee is refundable to the student if they decide to cancel their booking within the defined “UniAcco Cooling Off Period”. This period will be upto 48 hours from the months April-September and 5 days from the months October-March.
We will assist the student with the entire booking process. End-to-end handling of the cancellation process for the student. (Platform Fee won’t be refundable to the student in this scenario). Post Move-In Assistance to the student.

Yes, we accept bookings for those turning 18 in the first semester, with an adult co-signatory on the tenancy agreement. Policies for under-18s vary by property.

No, pets of any kind are not permitted at properties, except registered assistance dogs.

Most belongings are allowed, but non-UK-compliant electricals, like rice cookers, may pose fire risks.