Edinburgh Napier University Accommodation

About Edinburgh Napier University  

1. Edinburgh Napier University, distance from the City Centre:

• Bus -  15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking -  30-40 minutes

2. Edinburgh Napier University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,000 to £6,000 /semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Edinburgh Napier University follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12-14 weeks.

4. The best month to book an Edinburgh Napier University on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in June. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  June/July

• New postgraduate -  May/June

• For returning students -  March/April

5. Other Campuses of Edinburgh Napier University 

   • Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus

   • Edinburgh Napier University, Sighthill Campus

Edinburgh Napier University  Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Edinburgh. These are a little more expensive than on-campus Edinburgh Napier University dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent approx. £551 /month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Edinburgh Napier University student accommodation options include iQ Fountainbridge, Vita Fountainbridge, The Keel Houses, and The Bridge House.

2. Private student accommodation Edinburgh Napier (Private Lets) with an average price of  £350 to £1200/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Edinburgh Napier University private lets include  Charming flat in West End (closest) and Stylish & Charming Retreat for 2- City Centre! (cheapest).

Secure a Private Student Room Near Edinburgh Napier University Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, Student Roost, and Student Luxe accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Edinburgh Napier University

1. Bruntsfield

Bruntsfield’s average rent for nearby Edinburgh Napier University housing is around £600 to £1500 /month). It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near campus include Vita Fountainbridge.

• Bus - 10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 15 minutes

2. Morningside

Morningside’s average rent for nearby Edinburgh Napier student halls is around £500 to £1200 /month. It’s a 25-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes

3. Newington

Newington’s average rent for Edinburgh Napier student accommodation is around £500 to £1100/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Buccleuch Street.

• Bus - 5 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 10 minutes

4. Haymarket

Haymarket’s average rent is around £650 to £1500 /month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus.  

• Bus -10-minute

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

5. Tollcross

Tollcross' average rent for nearby Edinburgh Napier University accommodation options is around £550 to £1680/month. It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include The Keel Houses.

• Bus - 5 minutes

• Taxi -  5 minutes

• Walking - 10-minute walk

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.