{"id":4833,"date":"2021-08-11T12:26:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T12:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=4833"},"modified":"2025-01-29T16:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T10:45:04","slug":"best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Areas to Live in Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/#Old_Town\" >Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/#Newington\" >Newington<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/#Marchmont\" >Marchmont<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/#City_Centre\" >City Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/best-areas-to-live-in-edinburgh\/#Tollcross\" >Tollcross<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adorned the rugged mountain ranges overlooking the ocean, Edinburgh is one of Europe&#8217;s most attractive cities. It&#8217;s a metropolis that&#8217;s inextricably linked to its surroundings, with residences and monuments situated upon cliffs and surrounded by hills. From the medieval housing estates and serenity of the Old Town to the magnificence of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh keeps providing its visitors with a continuously evolving perspective.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to some of the world\u2019s most renowned universities like <strong>The University of Edinburgh<\/strong>, <strong>Edinburgh Napier University<\/strong>,\u00a0 and <strong>Heriot-Watt University<\/strong>, the city attracts thousands of students every year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, Edinburgh, as a bustling metropolis, provides Michelin-starred restaurants, flourishing caf\u00e9 subculture, bustling and diversified nightlife, excellent shopping, and a modern and sophisticated cultural scene to its residents, making it a desirable place to live.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, below are some of the <strong>best areas to live in Edinburgh<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Town\"><\/span><strong>Old Town<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A location in Edinburgh&#8217;s Old Town is ideal for soaking up the city&#8217;s vibe. The region is lively at all hours of the day and night time, with wonderful caf\u00e9s, pubs, and stores strewn throughout its twisty lanes. The Old Town suburb is steeped in culture, which can be observed at every corner as you stroll through the magnificent streets lined with historical landmarks. Students studying at The University of Edinburgh, Old College, and the Medical School gain better accessibility to their classes if they stay in the vicinity of Old Town,<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newington\"><\/span><b>Newington<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newington is a buzzing academic hub with everything a student might want, from a prime neighbourhood near the University of Edinburgh and with plenty of entertainment to easy accessibility to the supermarkets and shops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newington is one of the busiest spots in Edinburgh. There&#8217;s no chance you will get bored here because the suburb keeps surprising you now and then. Moreover, rental prices are quite inexpensive, making it suitable for a wide range of student budgets. With a commute time of 10 to 25 minutes to the University of Edinburgh, it&#8217;s pretty evident as to why Newington is so popular among the students. Students at Edinburgh Napier University will find it useful as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marchmont\"><\/span><b>Marchmont<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marchmont is one of Edinburgh&#8217;s most popular student-friendly neighbourhoods. It comes with a vibrant social scene, reasonable housing expenses, and beautiful views. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area is densely packed with ancient Victorian tenement flats, with stores on nearly every block. It&#8217;s also only a 5- to 10-minute walking distance to the University of Edinburgh, according to which section of Marchmont you&#8217;re on. The atmosphere in the neighbourhood is a fantastic mix of liveliness and serenity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Centre\"><\/span><b>City Centre<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like to be in the thick of things and adjacent to all of Edinburgh&#8217;s famous spots, staying in the city centre is the perfect choice for you. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many universities, including The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/edinburgh\/u\/universities-of-edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Edinburgh<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/edinburgh\/u\/edinburgh-napier-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh Napier University<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/edinburgh\/u\/queen-margaret-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queen Margaret University<\/a><\/strong>, and others, are within walkable distance, while others are accessible through efficient public transportation. Furthermore, with a myriad of places right in your neighbourhood, you&#8217;ll don&#8217;t have to venture far for entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tollcross\"><\/span><b>Tollcross<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tollcross is a bustling student neighbourhood that&#8217;s always popular with students wishing to live in the city outside of their dorms. Cowgate and Grassmarket are close by, so you&#8217;ll find lots of stores, eateries, pubs, clubs, and theatres to keep you entertained and delighted. given its proximity to the Meadows, it is cost-effective in comparison to other localities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, with George Square being only a 10-15 minutes commute away, accessing university buildings is not very difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, these are all the wonderful neighbourhoods in Edinburgh which cater to all your requirements as a resident. However, if you have been seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/city\/edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>student accommodation\u00a0Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a> in any of these places, be sure to check out the list on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/cost-of-living-in-edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Living in Edinburgh for Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/top-5-student-accommodations-in-edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Top 5 Student Accommodations in Edinburgh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adorned the rugged mountain ranges overlooking the ocean, Edinburgh is one of Europe&#8217;s most attractive cities. It&#8217;s a metropolis that&#8217;s inextricably linked to its surroundings, with residences and monuments situated upon cliffs and surrounded by hills. 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