Homestay Accommodation

   • Practice your English with friendly and welcoming hosts

   • Guaranteed a room all to yourself

   • No two students of the same mother tongue in one home

   • Wide variety of families available, incl. self-catering and executive

   • All families located close to a major bus route

   • Families all within the Edinburgh city boundaries

   • Daily meals available with half-board and B&B options

   • Checked regularly to ensure they are of a high standard

University Residence (July/Aug only)

 • Perfect for those looking for more independence

 • Located close to a number of major bus routes (20 mins to College)

 • Close to all the major Edinburgh Festival venues

 • Meet lots of students from around the world

 • All students guaranteed a single room to themselves

 • Daily meals available with half-board and B&B options

 • Cleaned regularly, with a manned reception 24 hours per day

 • Places fill up quickly, especially during August, so book early!

  Self-catered flats (July/Aug only)

   • Ultimate independence - cook your own meals

   • All flats have shared bathrooms and kitchens

   • Guaranteed a single room, 5 or 6 people per flat

   • Located close to a number of bus routes (20 mins from College)

   • Very close to major Edinburgh Festival venues

   • Modern and light apartments, cleaned regularly

   • Meet students from all over the world

   • Very limited availability - book early to avoid disappointment!

Hotels and Guesthouses

 • Huge range of options available to suit all budgets

 • Basil Paterson is close to a large number of hotels

 • The College receives business rates for some guesthouses

 • Accommodation Officer can check availability (except summer)

 • Popular with Business and Corporate clients

 • E-mail us for a list of the various options

 • Full Scottish breakfasts available!