UNITE STUDENTS - SUGARHOUSE CLOSE - ROYAL MILE, Edinburgh

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's old town, this property is ideal for exploring the city on foot. The Royal Mile is a 3-minute walk away, with Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Scottish Parliament all within a 15-minute walk. Edinburgh Festival Theatre is 600 metres away, and the Edinburgh Playhouse is 800 metres. For transport, Waverley Train Station is a 10-minute walk, providing direct links to the airport via tram and Airlink buses. The nearest supermarket (Tesco) is adjacent, and the area is quiet despite being central. Though there is no parking on site, a public multi-storey car park is a 5-minute walk away at St. John's Hill, and on-street parking is available (with council permits).

Room types range from classic en-suite rooms (small double bed 120x190 cm, desk, under-bed storage, wardrobe, communal lounge and kitchen) to superior studios (standard double bed 135x190 cm, kitchenette with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, and cooking utensils) and shared apartments (3, 5, or 10 en-suite bedrooms with a shared kitchen/lounge). All rooms have private bathrooms with shower, sink, and toilet. Bedding and towels are provided and refreshed weekly for longer stays. Rooms tend to be compact and basic, with no air conditioning - only small tilt windows. The beds are firm and narrow; two adults sharing a small double bed often find it cramped. Some rooms may have limited natural light due to small windows. Noise can occasionally be an issue from slamming sprung doors or extraction fans in bathrooms (which can run for long periods).

This property does not have a restaurant or serve breakfast. However, every studio and apartment kitchen is equipped with a microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, and toaster, and basic cooking utensils and crockery are provided, making self-catering straightforward. The immediate area is rich with dining choices: within a 3-minute walk you'll find cafes (Levels Cafe, Starbucks), pubs (Tolbooth Tavern), and restaurants (Surf & Turf Holyrood, Hendersons, The Foodie Company). A Tesco supermarket adjacent is ideal for buying groceries. Guests who prefer a cooked breakfast can easily prepare one in their own kitchen or walk to a nearby cafe.

The property offers a shared lounge/TV area equipped with a billiards table and table tennis, both free to use. Board games and puzzles are also available. Outside, there is a picnic area with outdoor furniture and a courtyard - a quiet spot for relaxation. There is no swimming pool, spa, gym, or sauna. For outdoor recreation, Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are a 10-minute walk away, providing extensive walking trails and panoramic city views.

The property operates 24-hour reception with staff at all times, offering key card access and 24-hour security (CCTV, smoke alarms). Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Luggage storage is free of charge and available before check-in and after check-out. Laundry is available on site with washing machines and dryers at an additional cost. A shared lounge/TV area with table tennis, billiards, and board games is open to all. An iron and board are available in studios or from reception. Hairdryers are available to borrow from reception for the duration of the stay. There is a vending machine for snacks and drinks. The property has a lift and is no-smoking throughout, with a designated outdoor smoking area. Family rooms are available.