Contractor & Project Worker Accommodation in Edinburgh

A fixed-term contract or a project on site means living in a city for weeks or months, not just visiting it. That calls for accommodation you can actually live in: space to relax after a long day, a kitchen so you are not eating out every night, a reliable internet connection, and somewhere to park the car. Ocean Serviced Apartments in Western Harbour, Leith, is set up for exactly this, offering spacious, self-catering apartments on flexible terms, a short ride from the centre of Edinburgh.

Our apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen and an open-plan living area, with complimentary on-site parking and weekly housekeeping. Whether you are a single contractor on a six-week placement or a team working a longer project, we make a long stay comfortable and straightforward.

Why contractors choose a serviced apartment over a hotel

You can live, not just stay. A hotel room wears thin over a long contract. A proper apartment gives you a living room to unwind in, a separate bedroom for a good night’s sleep, and a kitchen for real meals, which makes the weeks away far more bearable.

It costs less, and the saving grows. Eating out every night and paying a nightly hotel rate adds up quickly. A kitchen cuts your food costs, and our long-stay discounts bring the nightly rate down the longer you stay.

Parking is included. Many contractors need a vehicle on site. Our complimentary underground parking removes one of Edinburgh’s biggest everyday costs and hassles.

Flexibility when the project moves. Contracts get extended, start dates slip, and projects wrap early. We are used to that and will do our best to keep you in the same apartment if your dates change.

Space to work. With super-fast WiFi and room to set up at the dining table or in the second bedroom, catching up on work or taking a call after hours is easy.

Our blog on what a month at Ocean is really like gives a feel for longer stays, and our extended stays page covers how they work.

Well placed for work across the city and beyond

Western Harbour sits on the Leith waterfront, close to the Port of Leith and well connected to the rest of Edinburgh. The number 11 bus and the tram reach the centre in around 20 to 30 minutes, and with parking on site, driving to a site elsewhere in the city or the wider region is straightforward. Our transport page and location page show how the waterfront connects.

For contractors, the practical details matter: a large Asda next door for the weekly shop, the restaurants of Leith for the nights you would rather eat out, and a calm waterfront to come back to at the end of a long day.

What is included

• Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with a full kitchen and living area

• Complimentary underground parking on site

• Weekly housekeeping, with fresh linen and towels (see our servicing FAQ)

• Super-fast WiFi for work and downtime

• Self check-in and flexible check-in and check-out

• All bills included, with no utility accounts to set up

• Flexible booking terms and a choice of payment options

Company bookings and longer stays

We regularly host contractors and project teams, and we are used to company bookings and the paperwork that comes with them. Our Stay and Save discounts reward longer stays, with up to 25% off, as set out on our Stay and Save page, and our corporate travel page has more on how we look after professional and business guests. For teams, we can arrange several apartments together.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide accommodation for contractors?

Yes. Our serviced apartments suit contractors and project workers on fixed-term placements, from a single apartment to several for a team, with flexible terms and better rates for longer stays.

Is it cheaper than a hotel for a long contract?

Usually, yes. A kitchen cuts your food costs, there is no premium on space, free parking removes a city-centre cost, and our long-stay discounts of up to 25% bring the nightly rate down further.

Can I extend if my contract runs longer?

Yes. Talk to us about extending and we will do our best to keep you in the same apartment.

Do you take company bookings?

Yes. We regularly handle company bookings for contractors and project teams. Get in touch with your requirements and we will help.

Enquire about contractor accommodation

For a comfortable, well-connected base for your contract, with free parking and flexible terms, talk to us. Request a quote with your dates and the number of apartments you need, or call the team on 0131 553 7394.