The Old Printworks
Scotland’s capital city blends picturesque landscapes, rich history, vibrant nightlife, and beautiful architecture. Combining these attractions and high-quality education is enough to entice several international students to enrol at Edinburgh’s universities. If you’re admitted to any of Edinburgh’s popular universities, The Old Printworks is one of the best student accommodations in Edinburgh that you could opt for. It’s a classy building with modern architecture and wonderful premises. Starting from GBP 265/week, this top-rated student housing is situated 20 minutes from the City Centre on foot. If you book through UniAcco, you can avail of an Amazon voucher worth GBP 100!
Features
The most prominent feature of The Old Printworks is that the utility bills are included in the rent. This means you can save up to GBP 200 and spend it elsewhere! The rooms have a functioning heating system to make the UK’s tough winters easier. Are you anxious about getting furniture and settling into the property? The Old Printworks has semi-furnished rooms with a fridge, television, electric stove, sofa, microwave, and WiFi. You can reach out to their 24/7 support staff for assistance. To ensure residents’ security, CCTVs are installed, and contents insurance is offered. You can also avail of the on-site gym, garden, laundry room, community relaxing area, study room, and sufficient bike storage.
Location
The Old Printworks, Edinburgh, is ideally close to several popular cafes, like Newington Cafe & Restaurant, The Wee Cafe, Cafe Edinburgh, and Kilimanjaro Coffee, where you can taste the best dishes while unwinding from a long day. Grab a quick bite from affordable yet delicious restaurants like Taste of Italy, Bistro du Vin Edinburgh, and Society Bar & Kitchen. On weekends and holidays, you can visit the must-watch tourist locations in the area to explore the city’s culture and rich history. For instance, Royal Mile, Advocate’s Close, National Monument of Scotland and Dean Village top the list. Holyrood Park is a beautiful parkland with slopes, crags and cycling paths. You can visit here free of cost within 5 minutes of The Old Printworks on foot.
Commute
The renowned University of Edinburgh is an 11-minute walk from The Old Printworks, Edinburgh. Similarly, Edinburgh Law School and Business School of the University of Edinburgh are within 12 minutes of walking distance. For slightly farther institutes, you can ride a bike and safely store it in the property’s bike storage. If neither option is suitable for you, opt for public transit. Not only is Edinburgh’s transport system cheap but it is also extensively accessible. Catch a bus from St Patrick Square or Parkside Street bus stop via a 3-minute walk.
Room Types
The Old Printworks, Edinburgh, offers studios and en-suite properties with a private bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. The rooms have adequate furniture, like desks, chairs, and wardrobes. You can utilise the spacious under-bed storage for extra luggage. Enjoy the sunlight and fresh air with curtained windows. You can experience comfortable living at The Old Printworks in Edinburgh at affordable rent and great deals. Book today!
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Payments
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4, or 8 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.
The Old Printworks 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.
Accepted bank cards for making payments on the Unite Students Website include Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay.
Payments made via Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, or Maestro will be in GBP (£).
For Chinese students making payments via UnionPay credit or debit cards, payments will be displayed in GBP (£) during the payment process. However, the bank will deduct the amount in CNY or RMB (¥).
If you are an international customer and unable to pay by Direct Debit or CCRA (recurring card payment), it might be possible for you to pay via UnionPay through your online Customer Account or during your booking.
Instalment due dates are outlined in your tenancy agreement, and by accepting the contract's terms and conditions, both the customer and guarantor are accepting responsibility for payment on the provided dates. If you cannot make a payment, please communicate with your property team. They can discuss your payment options and advise you on any potential implications based on the lateness of the payment.