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50 Blackfriars street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE

Key Facts

✅Undergraduates

✅Self-catered

✅81 en-suite rooms

✅Shared bathroom facilities

✅Laundry facilities available

✅Wi-fi




Student Accommodation

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Blackfriars Street provides undergraduate students with 81 en-suite rooms, with each kitchen/living area shared among up to 11 tenants. It offers a comfortable and quiet living environment, ideal for socializing. The building is conveniently located near essential amenities, with shops and bars just a short walk away.


Getting to Blackfriars Street

Located between The Royal Mile and the Cowgate, Blackfriars Street provides a prime location. It is a mere 10-minute walk to both Princes Street and the central campus. The student accommodation is housed in a distinct wing, accessible exclusively to student residents, while the remaining rooms are operated year-round by A & O Hostels.


Building Security

Residents of Blackfriars Street are issued key fobs for door entry and provided with room keys for their individual rooms, allowing them to lock and unlock as needed.


Accessibility

For information regarding the accessibility features and provisions available at Blackfriars, please contact the dedicated Student Accommodation team. They will be more than happy to address any concerns or provide the necessary assistance.




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Good atmosphere, never felt left out.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 9th 2025
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Affordable, practical, and fun place to live.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 25th 2025
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Safe, reliable, and good value for money.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 14th 2025
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Nice atmosphere, perfect for first years.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 21st 2025
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Excellent value and location combined.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 19th 2025
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Handy place to stay, would recommend
By Anonymous Student on Oct 18th 2025
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Never had any issues, really smooth experience
By Anonymous Student on Oct 5th 2025
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Everything I needed as a student, very happy.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 29th 2025
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Rooms were decent size and comfy.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 16th 2025
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Very chilled and enjoyable experience.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 13th 2025