Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile in Edinburgh: Photos and Reviews
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About the Hotel
41 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8FF,
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Highly rated by guests who stayed at Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile
Royal Mile location
Full size mattress
Kitchenette
Ping pong table
Clean rooms
"Location is great, and despite being so central, it is very quiet."
Carolyn from United Kingdom
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"A lovely studio."
Luke from United Kingdom
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"Location was aboslutely strategic. Litterally already on the royal mile."
Djkekkolecco from Italy
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"Amazing location. Walking distance to everywhere around the Royal mile and Holyrood."
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Student accommodation on the Royal Mile, a 3-minute walk from Edinburgh's historic High Street
Amenities & Facilities
Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile offers billiards and table tennis for guest recreation, along with board games and puzzles in the shared lounge area. The property has a picnic area with outdoor furniture, plus a designated smoking area for those who need it. Laundry facilities, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk are available, with key card access and CCTV for security.
Accommodation & Room Types
The property provides studios, en-suite double rooms, and apartments ranging from one to five bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Some units include a kitchen with an oven, microwave, toaster, and kettle, while others have shared kitchen facilities. All rooms are non-smoking, with heating and a lift to upper floors.
Location & Surroundings
Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile sits directly on the Royal Mile, a 3-minute walk from the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and an 8-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Airport is 12 km from the property. Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are minutes on foot, with a Tesco Express supermarket next door for supplies.
Entertainment & Social Spaces
The property has a shared lounge with a TV area where guests can relax, plus board games and puzzles available for use. Table tennis and billiards are set up in the communal spaces, providing low-cost indoor recreation. A designated picnic area with outdoor furniture offers a place to eat or rest outside.
Family & Group Options
Two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments are available, each with a fully equipped kitchen and private bathrooms, giving families or groups separate sleeping and living space. The property has family rooms and non-smoking floors, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange laundry services. Board games and puzzles are provided for children, and the nearby Tesco Express makes self-catering easy.
Highlights
Location: 3-minute walk to Royal Mile, 10-min walk to Waverley Station
Rooms: Studios to five-bedroom apartments with private bathrooms
Entertainment: Billiards, table tennis, board games, shared TV lounge
Convenience: 24-hour front desk, laundry, luggage storage, Tesco next door
Suitable for: Solo travellers, couples, families, Fringe Festival visitors
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Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Three-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
13 m²
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Five-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
13 m²
1 Double bed
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Apartment
2 persons
13 m²
1 Double bed
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Check-in/ Check-out
Facilities
Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.5/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Key card access
Sports & Fitness
Billiard tables
Table tennis
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Services
Laundry
Dining
Picnic area/ Tables
Children
Board games
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Garden furniture
Dining table
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile Location
41 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8FF,
Getting around Scotland
City Centre
Edinburgh 8 min · 600 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 21 min · 14 km
Glasgow (GLA) 134 min · 88.7 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 9 min · 700 m
Bus
Bus stop 9 min · 700 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire apartment for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
317
Guest Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Unite Students - Sugarhouse Close - Royal Mile from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 384 verified reviews
7.4 /10
Very good
76 %
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.7/10
Comfort
7.5/10
Facilities
7.5/10
Free WiFi
8.8/10
Location
9.3/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Pros
Amazing location
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Good value
Spacious kitchen facility
Cons
Room too hot
Basic room furnishings
Guest reviews
based on 905 reviews
7.7/10
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