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Over 1.5 million student rooms across the US, UK, Ireland, & Australia
The world's largest student housing provider
Trusted by students in 177+ countries
24x7 personalised support, Lowest price guaranteed, No booking fee, Free cancellation
Student-certified: on Trustpilot

The world's largest student housing provider

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McDonald Road, Edinburgh

Private Room/ Studio Flat

6 McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4GT, United Kingdom Distance From University

About McDonald Road

Mcdonald Road is located close to the Edinburgh City Centre. Surrounded by some of the best markets, art galleries, hangout spots, and party places, this student accommodation in Edinburgh can be your home away from your family for the next couple of years. 

Mcdonald Road offers No Place, No Pay ­which means that if your university cancels your course, or you don’t get a place, you can cancel your booking for free, and No Visa, No Pay which means if you don’t get your Visa, you can cancel your booking for free. This way, you can book Mcdonald Road well in advance before it sells out!

Mcdonald Road Edinburgh has a variety of student accommodation options for you. From studio apartments with a personal bathroom, living area, kitchenette, bed, and study area, to fully furnished en-suite rooms with every modern amenity, the choices are plenty, and the choices are awesome. Some of the most popular locations and major universities accessible from this residence are:

Why stay at Mcdonald Road?
With all-inclusive rates, a laundry room and a cosy residents club lounge, you’ll feel right at home in no time in this luxurious setting and contents insurance included will ensure your stay in McDonald Road is comfortable and peaceful. Feel at ease with total security & service and live your best student life in this amazing city. Here are some of the amenities you’ll get to enjoy at Mcdonald Road :

  • Wifi
  • Bike Storage
  • Conference Rooms
  • Games Room
  • Study Room
  • Outdoor Courtyard
  • Common Room

Know The Neighborhood
Want to live 15-minutes away from Edinburgh city centre in a key location? Welcome to McDonald Road, our stunning range of luxurious apartments and en suite bedrooms. The apartments offer three, four, and five bedrooms with modern shared kitchen facilities. In terms of your morning commute, Edinburgh University is just a 25-minute away or a 10-minute bus ride away and there are also fantastic transport links around the whole city for extra convenience! You will also find some of the most popular spots of Edinburgh nearby like:

  • Spots: Edinburgh Castle- 15-minute drive, Arthur's Seat- 23-minute drive, Palace of Holyroodhouse- 14-minute drive, Royal Botanic Garden - 14-minute drive
  • Museums and Galleries: National Museum of Scotland- 12-minute drive, Scottish National Portrait Gallery- 12-minute drive, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art - 9-minute drive
  • Markets and Malls: Waverley Market- 15-minute drive, Ocean Terminal- 20-minute drive

Wheeling Your Way around Mcdonald Road 
Getting around and beyond Edinburgh will be super easy and convenient when you live at Mcdonald Road . This student accommodation has tons of public transit options nearby to enable you to travel around easily even when you’re on a budget.

  • Bus Stop- Forthview Terrace- 15-minute drive
  • Tram Stop- St Andrews Square- 7-minute drive
  • Edinburgh Airport- 30-minute drive

Living It Up at Mcdonald Road 
Great cafes, amazing food and a raging nightlife- this is what you’ll get to enjoy when you live at Mcdonald Road . This student accommodation has tons of top-rated restaurants, cafes and clubs just a few minutes away.  

  • Restaurants: Pizza Plus- 1-minute drive, Top Wok- 1-minute drive, Imperial Palace- 4-minute drive
  • Cafes: Wild Bean Cafe- 3-minute drive, Starbucks- 8-minute drive, Costa Coffee- 2-minute drive
  • Pubs and Bars: The Laich- 1-minute drive, Ryrie’s- 8-minute drive, Murrayfield- 3-minute drive

Book Mcdonald Road  student accommodation with the world’s largest student housing provider. You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. No booking fee. No Place, No Pay. No Visa, No Pay. Best deal guaranteed. Starting at £220 per week. 

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Features

On-Site Laundry Facilities

On-site management

Cinema Room

Gym

Common Room

Wifi

Safety

24 Hour Security

Onsite security

Secure Door Entry

Price also includes

Electricity Bill

Gas Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Rooms from
£220 Per week

Private Room(3 types to choose from)

4 Bed Ensuite
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

4 Bed Ensuite offers with modern shared kitchen facilities. In terms of your morning commute, Edinburgh University is just a 25-minute away or a 10-minute bus ride away and there are also fantastic transport links around the whole city for extra convenience!

Price £225/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£11,475

Stay 51 weeks

Price £190/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Sep 2022

8 Jul 2023

£8,360

Stay 44 weeks

Price £175/week

Move in

Move out

Total

4 Sep 2021

9 Jul 2022

£7,700

Stay 44 weeks

5 Bed Ensuite
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

5 Bed Ensuite offers a wardrobe, Large desk space with height-adjustable study chair, En-suite bathroom with shower, shared Kitchen/living area.

Price £220/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£11,220

Stay 51 weeks

Price £184/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Sep 2022

8 Jul 2023

£8,096

Stay 44 weeks

Price £173/week

Move in

Move out

Total

4 Sep 2021

9 Jul 2022

£7,612

Stay 44 weeks

3 Bed Ensuite
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The apartments offer three, four, and five bedrooms with modern shared kitchen facilities. In terms of your morning commute, Edinburgh University is just a 25-minute away or a 10-minute bus ride away and there are also fantastic transport links around the whole city for extra convenience!

Price £213/week

Move in

Move out

Total

7 Sep 2024

30 Aug 2025

£10,863

Stay 51 weeks

Price £178/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Sep 2022

8 Jul 2023

£7,832

Stay 44 weeks

Studio Flat(3 types to choose from)

Superior Studio
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Superior Studio is nicely built holding good storage and living space. It includes a large-sized bed, wardrobe, study desk chair. private bathroom and an open plan private kitchen. The studio is well equipped with all the modern amenities required for easy and comfortable living.

Price £215/week

Move in

Move out

Total

4 Sep 2021

9 Jul 2022

£9,460

Stay 44 weeks

Classic Studio
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Classic Studio is nicely built holding good storage and living space. It includes a large-sized bed, wardrobe, study desk chair. private bathroom and an open plan private kitchen. The studio is well equipped with all the modern amenities required for easy and comfortable living.

Price £199/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Sep 2022

8 Jul 2023

£8,756

Stay 44 weeks

Price £195/week

Move in

Move out

Total

4 Sep 2021

9 Jul 2022

£8,580

Stay 44 weeks

Premium Studio
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Premium Studio is nicely built holding good storage and living space. It includes a large-sized bed, wardrobe, study desk chair. private bathroom and an open plan private kitchen. The studio is well equipped with all the modern amenities required for easy and comfortable living.

Price £203/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Sep 2022

8 Jul 2023

£8,932

Stay 44 weeks

Price £199/week

Move in

Move out

Total

4 Sep 2021

9 Jul 2022

£8,756

Stay 44 weeks

Payment Info

Deposit Fees:

£49 - £250 to confirm the booking (Refundable at the end of tenancy)

Rent Payments:

Pay in Full (14 days prior to your contract start date) (If you don’t have a valid UK Guarantor)
Pay in 3 instalments, due in September, January and April (UK based guarantor required)
Other instalment options may be available.

Mode of Payment:

Pay using a debit card or a credit card (1.5% surcharge) online, over the phone or at the reception
Pay via direct debit or bank transfer

Booking Info

FIRST YEAR STUDENT WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS
If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at
university is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
If you are a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and your
offer of a place at your preferred University or Higher Education Institute is
withdrawn by the University or Higher Education Institute because you do not
achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this
agreement. 
You must provide written evidence from the University that you do not have a place
within 3 days of your results being published (and no later than 28th August,
whichever date is sooner) and we will release you from the contract without penalty
and refund the deposit paid. 
You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective
first year Undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University
because you have exceeded your expected grades. 
To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above,
you will need to supply us with a copy of: 
 A written or email confirmation that you wish to cancel your reservation,
stating full name and full details of the property booked;
 A written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS, a
screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results
were not achieved, or a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new
university by UCAS adjustment.
These document(s) must be received by us within 3 calendar days from the date
your results are published. On receipt of the required documentation it will be
verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and
refund your deposit in full.

FIRST YEAR POST GRADUATE STUDENT WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS
If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at
university is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
If you are a prospective first year Postgraduate student and your offer of a place at
your preferred University or Higher Education Institute is withdrawn by the
University or Higher Education Institute because you do not achieve the required
entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WAITING FOR VISA
If you’re still waiting for your VISA to study in the UK and you’re not sure whether
your place is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply. 
If you are a prospective international student who has applied to a University
or Higher Education Institute and booked a room, you will be allowed to be released

from your Tenancy Agreement if you do not receive the entry Visa required for your
study in the UK and evidence is provided.
You must provide written evidence of your refusal of entry to the UK to study within
7 days of your notification of refusal. For more information, please speak with our
team.

CANCELATION POLICY (UK PROPERTY)
You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date of your
booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th
September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation
Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit. 
Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any
international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks. 
If you cancel your booking after the Initial Cancellation Period, you remain liable for
the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until you are able to find
another tenant that is acceptable and we are able to re-let the room. The
replacement tenant must be over the age of 18 and have the necessary student
status (it is your responsibility to find another tenant and provide them with the
correction information). If you find a suitable replacement tenant and the room is re-
let we will refund your deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction
of £50 for the variation of the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I live here?

You must be a full-time student, and be 18 years or older to live in the property. You can book with this property whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. However, please be aware of the cancellation policy prior to booking should your place at university not yet be confirmed.

Q. Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not permitted in the buildings.

Q. What are your contract lengths?

Each of the properties offer different contract lengths and room types.

Q. Can I choose who I live with?

If you are applying to live with friends, please ensure that you enlist the details of friends that you would like to live with in the booking form with us, we will then contact them and make the arrangements for you!

Why book McDonald Road with Unilodgers