Silk Mill, Edinburgh

This modern student accommodation combines luxurious living spaces with spacious communal spaces for the comfort of students. It is situated west of the City Centre by the union canal, close to all the student popular places. An added advantage of staying here is its proximity to the university campuses, with a 12-minutes’ walk to Edinburgh Napier University and a 20-minutes’ bus ride to the University of Edinburgh.

The entire city is well-connected via public transport, with the tram and bus stations just outside the door, which means exploring the city is a breeze. Haymarket station, the second largest train station in Edinburgh, is a 12-minutes’ walk away from the residence. Lidl is within walking distance, so you don’t have to worry about running out of groceries.

The rooms are designed keeping luxury and comfort in mind, so the students feel at home from the minute they get there. There are private study rooms where you will be able to work on your projects in peace as well as group study spaces for your project discussions. When you need to relax, head to the digital gaming room where you can challenge your friends to a table tennis or billiards match or play air hockey.

When you need to de-stress, head to the onsite gym which has been fitted with the latest equipment, fitness classes, and personal training sessions. There is a private dining area for when you want to celebrate your birthday or any other occasion. What’s more, after you’re done, catch up on your favourite movies in the cinema room. You can even grab a drink from the bar area.