Student Accommodation in Edinburgh

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a very high reputation in academic excellence and houses these major Universities – University of Edinburgh, ranked in the Top 20 of the World; Edinburgh Napier University, Heriot Watt University and Queen Margaret University. All of them combined contribute to the large population of home and international students in Edinburgh.

Keeping in mind all your requirements and preferences, Edinburgh student accommodation offer a wide range of high quality, comfortable and spacious student houses, private rooms, en suite and shared flats. They are well equipped with modern amenities and on-site facilities to provide you with only the best student living experience.

The approximate total population of the city is 489,000, of which an estimated 60,255 are students in Edinburgh. The average highest temperature in the summers can go up to 19° in the months of July and August and; winters can be very chilly with the minimum temperature dropping to 1°; accompanied by snow, especially in the months of December, January and February.

Owing to the compactness of the city, you can commute within Edinburgh easily by foot, cycle or public transport. There are excellent cycle routes/paths laid out throughout the city; trams and buses connect the city well and with a Ridacard you can avail their unlimited services for up to a year. At Waverly Station you will be able to find trains in case you are travelling to other parts of England. The Edinburgh International Airport is only 30 minutes away from the city centre via tram and buses that run 24/7. If you are travelling to London, you can get there in 4 hrs by train or in 1.5 hours by flight.

Absorb some rich history of Edinburgh and venture out to the old town to witness beautiful historic buildings. You can plan a day out to see major landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat, which gives you a 360° view of the entire city. Only 30 minutes from the city centre, check out the beautiful coastline of Edinburgh and you must visit Portebello, a seaside town dotted with bars, cafes and restaurants.

You can shop at Princess Street, Rose Street, and Castle Terrace, also; if you have the chance, you must visit Stockbridge Market for it is a haven for local food and amazing crafts. Edinburgh is also a proud host to about 12 festivals every year with; Fringe, Jazz and Blues, international film festivals and also the largest Arts Festival in the world.

The Night life here in Edinburgh leaves you confused with unlimited options of venues to choose from. If you’re looking for a vibrant student environment with a mix of bars and restaurants then, you will love the areas of Cowgate and Grassmarket. The Brass Monkey, Three Sisters and Cumberland Bar are a great place to unwind after a long day of lectures. At least once, visit the smallest pub in all of Scotland called the ‘Wee Pub’.

On club nights, whether it is a particular genre of music or great deals on drinks & food or just a dance floor you are looking for, well, there is something for all of you. You can check out popular student haunts like, the Bongo Club, Sneaky Pete’s, the Hive and Electric Circus, only to name a few.