Home to the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most beautiful and exciting student cities. From the historic Old Town to world-class festivals and a thriving food and arts scene, there’s always something to discover. With modern rooms, all-inclusive bills and 24/7 support, moving in is simple and settling in feels even easier.
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Your accommodation sets the tone for student life, so it helps that Edinburgh has some brilliant places to live. From a rooftop terrace at the foot of Edinburgh Castle to spacious postgrad studios in the heart of the Old Town, our three properties make it easy to find somewhere that fits your routine and feels like home.
With stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Kings Stables Road is just half a mile from the city centre. With an on-site gym, cinema, reading room, dedicated laundry room and a beautiful outdoor green space, it’s 10 minutes from the University of Edinburgh and less than 20 from Edinburgh Napier.
Situated in the heart of the Old Town, Buccleuch Street is surrounded by nightlife, restaurants, cafés, comedy clubs and art galleries. With an on-site gym, cinema and games room, it’s just a 5-minute walk to the University of Edinburgh’s central campus and less than a mile from the city centre.
Exclusive to postgraduates and just a 5-minute walk from the University of Edinburgh, South Bridge offers modern studios with a private kitchen, en-suite bathroom and in-room laundry facilities. Several studios have sea views, and all residents have access to gyms and cinemas at our other Edinburgh properties.
Why students choose Hello Student in Edinburgh
Living & studying in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a city that’s always alive with something to do. As the home of the world’s biggest arts festival, it’s packed with entertainment year-round. For a big night out, The Voodoo Rooms and Why Not are popular with students. History lovers can explore 12 different museums, including the National War Museum and The People’s Story, or simply wander the iconic Royal Mile.
Edinburgh is highly walkable and cycle-friendly, with plenty of routes across the city. Lothian Buses cover the city and suburbs, Edinburgh Trams link the airport to the city centre, and ScotRail offers fast rail connections to campuses, surrounding areas and beyond. Getting around is simple and affordable.
A charming residential area full of independent cafés, specialist food retailers and local shops, Bruntsfield is around 25 minutes from all three of our properties and has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel that’s popular with students.
Home to our South Bridge property and hundreds of places to eat, drink and explore, Edinburgh city centre is one of the greatest places to be a student in the UK. It’s easily walkable and well connected by public transport.
Right on the water and packed with history, culture and great places to eat and drink, Leith is just a mile and a half from all three of our properties. It’s well connected by public transport and worth exploring at any time of year.
Ranked among the top universities in the UK, the University of Edinburgh has a student body of around 49,000, with nearly 50% being international students. Its campus spans the Central Area and George Square, and it’s less than half a mile from all our properties.
Voted in the top 100 universities in the UK and offering over 250 courses across undergraduate and postgraduate study, Edinburgh Napier has three main campuses: Merchiston, Craiglockhart and Sighthill. All are less than 1.5 miles from our properties and well connected by bus and bike.
Ranked in the top 25 UK universities, Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh campus is set in hundreds of acres of beautiful Scottish landscape and home to over 10,000 students. Its Oriam building, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, is one of the best university sports facilities in the country. It’s easy to reach in under 50 minutes from all three of our properties by public transport.
Your accommodation should make life easier, not harder, giving you a comfortable, stress-free base to enjoy uni and make the most of your time in Edinburgh.
Our teams are available 24/7 to help with anything you need during your stay.
Our accommodation is made for student living, with all the facilities and spaces you need day to day.
Feeling safe in your accommodation is non-negotiable. With secure access and CCTV across all our buildings, you can focus on uni life knowing you’re in good hands.
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