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Top 5 Student Accommodations in Edinburgh

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April 28, 2023
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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.

According to Travel Safe Abroad, it is considered to be one of the safest cities in the UK.

The city is a very safe place to study and live for students. The cost of living in Edinburgh is £729.6 per month, excluding rent and tuition fees. It’s a fair cost to cover your monthly expenses.

One of the places students live in Edinburgh is in the city center. Nevertheless, you can find many amazing accommodations too around the centre too.

If you are looking for some of the best accommodations in and around the city center of Edinburgh, we are listing some for you. We will give you an overview of properties, their location, distance, etc., to help you choose the right place.

1. Vita Student Fountainbridge

Vita Student Fountainbridge’s location is the main attraction, which explains why students line up to get accommodation here. It is just at the heart of the city, providing easy access to universities and its neighbourhood areas.

It offers five types of rooms across eight floors, including an en suite bathroom, a kitchen, a study space, and a spacious storage space.

Location: Vita Student Fountainbridge, 125a Fountainbridge, Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG, UK

Distance to and from universities:  

Vita Student Fountainbridge to University of Edinburgh: 17 mins walk/ 12 min bus ride

Vita Student Fountainbridge to Edinburgh Napier University: 19 min bus ride

Vita Student Fountainbridge to  Heriot-Watt University: 21 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in comes with an inclusive bill of:

  • Water 
  • Electricity 
  • WiFi
  • Contents
  • Gas 
  • Heating

Security & Safety

  • CCTV
  • Secure Door-Entry

Places nearby Vita Student Fountainbridge 

There’s Maki & Ramen, Marcos, and Fountain Cafe close by the property for food & drinks.

If you are a plantsman, visit Garden Urban-Garden Centre.

Immerse yourself in city lights at night by the Fountain Bridge.

Edinburgh Castle is not far away!

2. iQ Elliott House

It is an affordable place to live, offering modern facilities for all studios and shared rooms.  This place is a great choice for students because of is close to a variety of shops, restaurants, tourist places, and galleries in the Princes Street area.

It comes with a kitchen, bathroom, and excellent facilities such as a TV, a communal lounge, study rooms, etc.

Location: iQ Elliott House 8 – 11 Hillside Crescent Edinburgh EH7 5EA UK

Distance to and from universities:  

iQ Elliot House to University of Edinburgh: 16 min bus ride

iQ Elliot House  to  Edinburgh Napier University: 28 min bus ride

iQ Elliot House to  Heriot Watt University: 31 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in iQ Elliot House comes with an inclusive bill of:

  • Water 
  • Electricity 
  • WiFi
  • Contents
  • Gas 
  • Heating

Security & Safety

  • CCTV
  • Secure Door-Entry

Places nearby iQ Elliott House 

Looking for a close-by supermarket? Head to the Iceland supermarket.

For food, drinks, etc., you have choices of restaurants and cafes close by—Little Fitzroy Coffee, Valvona & Crolla, etc.

There are some nice parks and gardens too: Montgomery Street Park, London Road Gardens, etc.

3. The Bridge House

A perfect student accommodation with a distance of only minutes from the city center. The Bridge House offers students modern and spacious spaces to stay in both double and single rooms.

It is furnished and equipped with an open-plan kitchen, living room, and bathroom. If you take a private bedroom, then you will get a shared bathroom and kitchen.

Location: 123 Fountainbridge, W Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9QG, UK

Distance to and from universities:  

The Bridge House to University of Edinburgh: 11 min bus ride

The Bridge House to Edinburgh Napier University: 19 min bus ride

The Bridge House to Heriot-Watt University: 21 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in The Bridge House comes with an inclusive bill of:

  • Water 
  • Electricity 
  • WiFi
  • Contents
  • Gas 
  • Heating

Security & Safety

  • CCTV
  • Secure Door-Entry

Places nearby The Bridge House

The closest places to eat and find drinks are London Fountain Bridge and Maki & Ramen. If you want to walk further, there are a lot of options.

Need a haircut? Fine Fellas is minutes away!

For all your beauty supply needs, Boots is the place.

Art and theatre lovers: King’s Theatre is close by and a good one.

For movies?  Head over to Cameo Cinema.

4. Portsburgh Court

Portsburgh Court in Edinburgh offers premium and modern accommodation for students. It has spacious en-suite and studio accommodations with picturesque views of the city.

There are various types of rooms available to choose from as per your needs and requirements.

Location: 56 Lady Lawson St, Edinburgh EH3 9DH, UK

Distance to and from universities:  

Portsburgh Court Edinburgh to University of Edinburgh: 9 min bus ride

 Portsburgh Court Edinburgh to  Edinburgh Napier University:  21 min bus ride

 Portsburgh Court Edinburgh to  Heriot-Watt University:  24 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in Portsburgh Court Edinburgh comes with an inclusive bill of:

  • Water 
  • Electricity 
  • WiFi
  • Contents
  • Gas 
  • Heating

Security & Safety

  • CCTV
  • Secure Door-Entry

Places nearby Portsburgh Court Edinburgh

Salisbury Local is the closest supermarket to Portsburgh Court Edinburgh.

For coffee- Head to Love Crumbs West Port.

For food- Timber Yard is a good restaurant.

There’s a bookstore too- Armchair Bookstore.

5. iQ Fountainbridge

Fountainbridge is a well-equipped student accommodation in Edinburgh offering a range of rooms with modern facilities and easy access to transportation. It is only a 10-minute walk to Haymarket train station.

The rooms come with shared kitchens and living spaces for ensuite rooms, while a self-contained studio is privately owned.

Location: 114 Dundee Street, Fountainbridge Edinburgh, EH11 1AB, UK

Distance to and from universities:  

iQ FountainBridge to University of Edinburgh: 12 min bus ride

iQ FountainBridge to Edinburgh Napier University: 18 min bus ride

iQ FountainBridge to Heriot Watt University: 15 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in iQ Fountainbridge comes with an inclusive bill of:

  • Water 
  • Electricity 
  • WiFi
  • Contents
  • Gas 
  • Heating

Security & Safety

  • CCTV
  • Secure Door-Entry

Places nearby iQ Fountainbridge

Genting Casino Fountain Park for leisure time.

Sofia’s Lounge and Pizza Hut are the closest to grab food.

Sainbury Local- For all your groceries.

Cool yourself at the Darly Swim Centre.

 

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