Potterrow, Edinburgh
Potterrow, Edinburgh
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About the Property
Potterrow student accommodation Edinburgh is located at 16-18 Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9BL, United Kingdom. Students choose this Potterrow student accommodation Edinburgh as it offers modern studios near top-ranking universities and excellent amenities. The University of Edinburgh is located just a one-minute drive away, and you will find The Open University a 12-minute drive away.
Edinburgh attracts more than 55,000 students for its academic and professional reputation. One of the UK's most stunning and lively cities, it features historic architecture and excellent transport links. The city provides ample opportunities in Medicine, Law, Literature, Philosophy, the Sciences, and Engineering. The average cost of living is around £600 to £640 per month, excluding rent (University of Edinburgh). The city has a crime index of 30.58 and a safety index of 69.42 (Numbeo).
Features
Potterrow student accommodation Edinburgh offers studios with an entire place, a private bathroom, and a private kitchen. Each bedroom comes with a double or single bed, a large desk, and a mini kitchenette. Wi-Fi and broadband offer a smooth connection throughout Potterrow Edinburgh student accommodation. The study areas offer space to study without distractions. This student accommodation near Edinburgh University also has a games room, a lounge, and a bike room. Property services include a laundry room, helping save time and money. An on-site resident team and resident events are also available. A gym helps students stay fit and healthy. Utility bills in the Potterrow student accommodation Edinburgh cover major expenses like Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, and water, making budgeting easier.
Location and What's Hot?
Students find this property ideal as it is surrounded by many colleges, universities, and local facilities. The Edinburgh Napier University is a 27-minute drive away, while you can reach the University of Edinburgh (King’s Building Campus) in a 13-minute drive. You can shop for daily groceries at Bismillah Food Store or Tesco Express. Southside and Boots pharmacies are close by, so you can buy medicines whenever needed.
Coffee lovers can visit the Quad Cafe and Thomas J Walls Cafe within walking distance. For varied dining options, try MUMS Great Comfort Food for plain British classics in a retro diner. The Outside Restaurant offers modern Euro dining with a view. Italian lovers should try Ciao Roma or Vittoria on the Bridge (a buzzing venue for Italian cuisine). Enjoy soup and artisan coffee at the Union of Genius. For a night out, try Captain’s Bar or Sandy’s Bell.
Potterrow Edinburgh accommodation is located near Edinburgh and the North Bridge Arcade shopping mall. The area is famous for many tourist spots like the Royal Mile. You will find many charming shops & pubs here. The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle offers a steep flight of steps with castle views. The Edinburgh Dungeon and Edinburgh’s Underground City are some of the top tourist spots. Other famous tourist spots include Advocate’s Close, Forward and Half Moon Battery, and the Flodden Wall. The city regularly hosts a traditional Scottish Ceilidh, bringing hundreds of local and international students together to enjoy social dance events and traditional Scottish folk bands.
Commute
The Potterrow student accommodation Edinburgh has reliable, efficient transport, making the commute easier. The Potterrow bus stop is just a minute away on foot, and the Bristo Place bus stop is a 3-minute walk away. You can reach Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station within a 20-minute drive. The Airlink 100 Express Shuttle (32 minutes' drive away by car) travels near St Andrew Square and provides airport transfers to Edinburgh Airport, which is a 33-minute drive away. You will find Princess Street, the main transit hub for all major bus and tram lines, within a 12-minute drive. Eligible students can use the Lothian Student Ridacard, which helps them get 12% off standard fares.
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Room Types (8)
Studio
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Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
An Advance Rent Payment of £150 in England or £200 in Scotland is required to progress the booking application. Make the payment before the Agreement is issued for signature. If the booking is completed, the payment is credited towards the first rent instalment or licence fee instalment. The payment is shown on the Residents’ Portal/App as “Advance Rent Payment”. The room is not secured until the Advance Rent Payment is made, all required parties sign the Agreement, required checks are completed, the application is accepted, and the property signs the Agreement
Pay In Instalment
The Agreement sets out payment instalments and shows them in the Residents’ Portal/App. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Initial Payment is due by the earliest of the first instalment date in the Agreement, 14 calendar days after the Agreement is signed by all parties, or 14 calendar days before the Start Date. If the booking is completed less than 14 calendar days before the Start Date, the Initial Payment is due immediately.
Mode Of Payment
Payments are managed through the Residents Online Portal.
Guarantor Requirement
A suitable Guarantor is required when the student chooses an instalment payment schedule. A Guarantor is not usually required when the full rent is paid in advance, subject to approval. Students who will be under 18 on the Start Date must provide a suitable Guarantor even if the full rent is paid in advance. The Guarantor must be at least 18 years old, not be a student, have the ability to meet the guaranteed obligations, sign the required documentation, and provide required identity, address and suitability information. The Guarantor must not live in accommodation managed by the property unless they are the student’s parent or guardian or otherwise agreed in writing.
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